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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2025 · 52 MIN

Sarah May on BNI: The Good, the Bad, and the Biased

from Marketing Made Easy for HR Consultants · host Nick Poninski

If you've been a self-employed HR Consultant for longer than five minutes, chances are you’ve been invited to join BNI.Maybe you’ve tried it. Maybe you haven’t.Either way, you’ve probably heard one of two things…“It’s a silver bullet for business success – all my clients come from BNI.”or“It’s a cliquey cult with fake referrals where you’re forced to build everyone else’s business instead of your own. Avoid it like the plague.”So which is it?In this episode, you’ll hear a HR consultant’s take as I'm lucky enough  to be joined by Sarah May.Sarah is the President of a BNI chapter, and joins me to share her personal experience of how BNI really works, what it takes to succeed there, and why she believes it’s been worth it for her.So if you’ve ever wondered whether BNI is a hidden goldmine or just an expensive breakfast club, this episode will give you a behind-the-scenes look from someone who’s lived it.You'll discover: ☠️ Is BNI a cult? 🤑 Can you build a HR consultancy that earns £70K+ purely through BNI? 🤷‍♂️ What are the benefits and drawbacks of joining? 👀 What actually happens at a BNI meeting 💭 Are the referrals real — or just smoke and mirrors? … and much more! Want my help getting more leads and clients for your HR consultancy? 1️⃣ Start with the book — The Complete Guide to Building a £70K HR Consultancy Discover the Client Control method so you attract better clients, win more valuable projects, and charge what you’re worth. 👉 https://theinfluentialconsultant.co.uk/the-book/ 2️⃣ Work with me Join the Fastlane Formula to plug the Client Control method and the 3 Phase Funnel into your business and build a predictable pipeline of premium clients — so you never face feast-or-famine again. 👉 https://theinfluentialconsultant.co.uk/fastlaneformula100/

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If you've been a self-employed HR Consultant for longer than five minutes, chances are you’ve been invited to join BNI. Maybe you’ve tried it. Maybe you haven’t. Either way, you’ve probably heard one of two things… “It’s a silver bullet for business success – all my clients come from BNI.” or “It’s a cliquey cult with fake referrals where you’re forced to build everyone else’s business instead of your own. Avoid it like the plague.” So which is it? In this episode, you’ll hear a HR consultant...

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