The Official BNI Podcast Episode 949: Coaching a Chapter to Greatness (Classic)
Feb 25, 2026
A rebroadcast of classic coaching stories about turning a struggling chapter into a thriving one. They discuss interviewing members to find gaps and using recognition and accountability to raise engagement. Practical tactics like meeting stimulants, training boosts, and adapting to virtual tools during COVID are highlighted. Leadership and belief in growth drive the transformation.
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Founder Chapter Coaching Led To Rapid Growth
- Ivan Misner coached the Founders chapter after Mark Breves asked for help to grow from ~20 to 35 members.
- Ivan used his direct communication and ongoing podcasts to share the same coaching with other chapters.
Ask Experienced Leaders Before You Act
- Talk to successful chapter leaders and ask specific questions about their strategies before reinventing the wheel.
- Mark and his VP consulted Ivan, chapter leaders, the executive director Mike Adrick, and Christine Bond for practical tactics.
Interview Every Member To Reveal Priorities
- Interview every chapter member to surface likes, dislikes, and goals so you know where to focus improvement.
- Mark asked questions like what they like most/least and used Christine Bond's $100,000-a-year hypothetical to reveal commitment gaps.