Too busy for a One2One!

22/4/08

A member asked me recently what they should do, as a couple of members in their chapter had told them that they were too busy for a One2One and another said that they didn’t do them.

My simple answer was to do nothing, just to move on and find someone who did want to do a One2One. But then I thought about it some more. What exactly are you saying if you don’t have time for a One2One?

That you are not interested in finding your fellow member more referrals? That you yourself don’t want that same member to find you more referrals?

But there is even more to it than that.

Obviously not having the time for a One2One is not going to increase the number of referrals you receive But the more interesting question is, will it reduce the number of referrals that you receive? And I would suggest that it would!

Why? Well, on the most basic level if you are too busy for a One2One then similarly you must be too busy to take on more work. Then, on a personal level, if you are too busy to spend some time with a member you are not exactly building goodwill and trust, a BNI ethic. But, more importantly, if the member feels snubbed – do you really think they are going to try and find you referrals? So whenever you are asked for a One2One, even if you really are too busy, take the time to make a date in your diary. Six weeks time is far better than never! And I also think that you will be pleased with the result.