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"I refuse to participate in a recession" is not just a slogan. For me, it is a way of life. My name is Patty Chakales and I am one of the owners of Brank Insurance Agency in Wild Wonderful Weaverville, NC. I'll admit that the economy is affecting some folks I know. But I am using all my BNI resources to keep that from happening to me. I am attending trainings, I serve on our Leadership Team, I have several 1:1s each week, I keep my ears open for opportunities to refer business to my fellow Asheville, NC BNI Referral Source members, I thank others for the closed business they generate for me, and I invite visitors every chance I get. I am happy to report that for the first quarter of 2009 51% of my new business came from BNI referrals! I would recommend BNI to anyone who wants an inexpensive way to increase their sales force and get their message out to their community. Don't wait! Join today!

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1. Episode 106: “What’s Your Story?” | The Official BNI Podcast Says:
   May 27th, 2009 at 2:37 pm

   [...] Patty Chakales reports that 51% of her new business in Q1 2009 came from BNI referrals. [...]