10 Minutes of Fun!

 Sounds good doesn’t it, but it does involve a little hard, physical work.

I was chatting recently with a Personal Trainer, who’s pretty much closed for business at the moment. But, she is doing lots to make sure that her business is not only better, but ready for training sessions when the lights go green and lockdown ends!

One thing she is doing is making a 10-minute training video. It’s aimed to not only keep people fit but also for them to have some fun. A real bounce! She suggests that you do it every day because it will relax you and help make the whole day better. One of my other friends actually works out, at 8.30 every morning, and it energises their day.

But, as far as her business goes, it’s even better than that, because it will be sent to every one of her customers and friends. Many of whom I’m sure will thank her for it. But, also she is going to ask them, if they enjoy the workout, if they would send it to three of their friends.

I asked her how many people she was sending it to and her answer was 43. Now not only is that fun for them but business-wise it could be a real winner. Imagine if people that are not already one of her customers, really find it stimulating; maybe they will become a new customer? But imagine if those 43 people each sent it to three of their friends; that would be another 129 people.

Now that really makes you think about the possible number of prospective customers she could have when the lights go green!

So, what could you make a 10 minute video about? Why not do it today!

Zoom, Zoom Two!

We have been having Zoom meetings for around nine months now and it looks like many more months of them are to come. Our current Leadership Team could well do a whole year without sitting with the chapter, all together, in our normal venue (a lovely golf club). I have to say that I think that is sad.

However, a lot has also been learnt for us as individuals. For example: many people have discovered that meetings can be shorter and at the same time, more productive. They have also discovered that you save a great deal of time by not having to go long distances to places. But, as one of my friends has discovered, it can also lead to not receiving as much work, as random meets and conversations are less likely to come up.

There is also the ‘on/off situation’. I expect you have noticed this in a meeting; someone is with you and then they aren’t. Their connection has failed, for some unknown reason. Then, of course, their voice might disappear or they sound like they are in outer-space.

Now, with more months to come, the technical problem I think could be looked at, if for nothing else, but to improve a person’s thinking (sanity).

Another of my friends has this very problem and they cannot stand it. Their meetings could well come to an end. You see the difficulty is that the issue could be one of many things or a combination of the whole lot. So, where do there start?

And, that’s where we as members of BNI can help. As a Utility Warehouse Partner, for example, I can help with broadband, supply a modern router, and check the wireless channel (and some other stuff). Of course hardware might need looking at, so an IT member is perfect for advice and any new kit.

One of my friends, with his children now learning from home, had a problem with getting everyone on the web at the same time. A Mesh system (click photo to see it) solved his problem. Then there is sound and vision; a good camera could be the answer here.

So, with what looks like many months of online meetings to come, if you are having problems, I would suggest passing a few referrals to members that can help solve your problem today. And, of course, chat to friends who are also having these problems. You might just be able to give them help.