Comments on: The “Butterfly Effect of Networking” http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2007/09/24/the-%e2%80%9cbutterfly-effect-of-networking/ Growing your business through the power of relationships Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:13:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 By: Dora Corby http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2007/09/24/the-%e2%80%9cbutterfly-effect-of-networking/#comment-20 Dora Corby Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:05:02 +0000 http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2007/09/24/the-%e2%80%9cbutterfly-effect-of-networking/#comment-20 First off. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy and take it all in. It is truly amazing what happens when people just "ask". Kim "asked" you and from there things just spread. I have seen it happen in my BNI group with a person having a chance meeting with someone and cultivating that relationship to turn that person into a networker for them and opening doors that seemed shut. It really sometimes comes down to the 6 degrees of separation. All the Best to Sir Richard Branson and now I have to try to use my 6 degrees of separation to get an invitation to that island. :) First off. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy and take it all in. It is truly amazing what happens when people just “ask”. Kim “asked” you and from there things just spread.

I have seen it happen in my BNI group with a person having a chance meeting with someone and cultivating that relationship to turn that person into a networker for them and opening doors that seemed shut.

It really sometimes comes down to the 6 degrees of separation.

All the Best to Sir Richard Branson and now I have to try to use my 6 degrees of separation to get an invitation to that island. :)

]]> By: Dave Abstetar http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2007/09/24/the-%e2%80%9cbutterfly-effect-of-networking/#comment-21 Dave Abstetar Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:04:01 +0000 http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2007/09/24/the-%e2%80%9cbutterfly-effect-of-networking/#comment-21 Great article. You can't predict the outcome from the dropping of a pebble. It is certain that doing nothing will yield the same. Keep dropping thoses pebbles and opening doors. Great article. You can’t predict the outcome from the dropping of a pebble. It is certain that doing nothing will yield the same. Keep dropping thoses pebbles and opening doors.

]]> By: Lise Marquis http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2007/09/24/the-%e2%80%9cbutterfly-effect-of-networking/#comment-22 Lise Marquis Tue, 25 Sep 2007 23:55:27 +0000 http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2007/09/24/the-%e2%80%9cbutterfly-effect-of-networking/#comment-22 Ivan, As a result of finding and reading your article, I believe the "butterfly effect" has again taken place. You see, I recently heard mention of Jack Canfield from Richard Paul Evans, also an author, as he was discussing his newest business venture, Bookwise. It's a likely business for authors and readers and from what I understand, Jack Canfield, co-author of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series, is also involved in this new, very intelligent home based business. I've happened upon this website seeking information to make my Bookwise business more successful. Perhaps sharing this connection will encourage you or your readers to explore Bookwise. Hmmm, the "butterfly effect", I like it. Ivan,

As a result of finding and reading your article, I believe the “butterfly effect” has again taken place. You see, I recently heard mention of Jack Canfield from Richard Paul Evans, also an author, as he was discussing his newest business venture, Bookwise. It’s a likely business for authors and readers and from what I understand, Jack Canfield, co-author of the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series, is also involved in this new, very intelligent home based business.

I’ve happened upon this website seeking information to make my Bookwise business more successful. Perhaps sharing this connection will encourage you or your readers to explore Bookwise. Hmmm, the “butterfly effect”, I like it.

]]> By: John Davidson, From Hell Hot Sauce http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2007/09/24/the-%e2%80%9cbutterfly-effect-of-networking/#comment-23 John Davidson, From Hell Hot Sauce Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:23:43 +0000 http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2007/09/24/the-%e2%80%9cbutterfly-effect-of-networking/#comment-23 This article proves the six degrees of seperation theory and shows that you should be kind and open minded to everyone you meet they will hold the key to your financial success. This article proves the six degrees of seperation theory and shows that you should be kind and open minded to everyone you meet they will hold the key to your financial success.

]]> By: Weston Lyon http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2007/09/24/the-%e2%80%9cbutterfly-effect-of-networking/#comment-35 Weston Lyon Mon, 08 Oct 2007 02:38:32 +0000 http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2007/09/24/the-%e2%80%9cbutterfly-effect-of-networking/#comment-35 Ivan, I'm actually reading this blog post because of the Butterfly Effect... 4 1/2 years ago I met a man in a park while walking with my son. He invited me to a BNI meeting in Pittsburgh...my first experience with BNI or any referral organization. After visiting that chapter I decided to put BNI on the back burner (dumb on my part part ironic after you read more...I'll tell you more about this later - maybe in San Diego). However, a few months later I received a phone call from a member in the chapter I visited. He was starting his own BNI chapter due to a conflict (he switched careers). I decided to start the chapter with him and within 6 months we formed our own chapter (which I'm now President of). A year after forming that chapter I decided to become a BNI Director in Western PA. A month after that decision I met you in Long Beach, CA at my first ever International BNI Director Conference. 2 years later...I was the first Director to sign up for your Article Mentoring you offered to all the BNI Directors in Long Beach last year (I almost tackled you in the aisle as you got off stage if you remember). And to end this story, I just recieved an e-mail from you regarding this new blog. Funny how things work out. See you in San Diego next month - thanks for BNI and everything else you do!!! Weston Lyon Author, Speaker, & KING of the Functional Fitness Jungle Ivan,

I’m actually reading this blog post because of the Butterfly Effect…

4 1/2 years ago I met a man in a park while walking with my son. He invited me to a BNI meeting in Pittsburgh…my first experience with BNI or any referral organization.

After visiting that chapter I decided to put BNI on the back burner (dumb on my part part ironic after you read more…I’ll tell you more about this later - maybe in San Diego). However, a few months later I received a phone call from a member in the chapter I visited. He was starting his own BNI chapter due to a conflict (he switched careers).

I decided to start the chapter with him and within 6 months we formed our own chapter (which I’m now President of). A year after forming that chapter I decided to become a BNI Director in Western PA. A month after that decision I met you in Long Beach, CA at my first ever International BNI Director Conference.

2 years later…I was the first Director to sign up for your Article Mentoring you offered to all the BNI Directors in Long Beach last year (I almost tackled you in the aisle as you got off stage if you remember).

And to end this story, I just recieved an e-mail from you regarding this new blog. Funny how things work out.

See you in San Diego next month - thanks for BNI and everything else you do!!!

Weston Lyon
Author, Speaker, & KING of the Functional Fitness Jungle

]]> By: Ed Woods http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2007/09/24/the-%e2%80%9cbutterfly-effect-of-networking/#comment-39 Ed Woods Tue, 09 Oct 2007 11:48:52 +0000 http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2007/09/24/the-%e2%80%9cbutterfly-effect-of-networking/#comment-39 This story demonstrates the great value for our efforts to invest in rippling relationships. Though we make it a plan to help and connect others, relationships have a way of taking a course all their own. The experience begs the thoughts, “So, where might my island be? Where could my ripples take me?� It’s exciting to think about… This story demonstrates the great value for our efforts to invest in rippling relationships. Though we make it a plan to help and connect others, relationships have a way of taking a course all their own.

The experience begs the thoughts, “So, where might my island be? Where could my ripples take me?� It’s exciting to think about…

]]> By: Armin Kittl http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2007/09/24/the-%e2%80%9cbutterfly-effect-of-networking/#comment-96 Armin Kittl Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:19:22 +0000 http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2007/09/24/the-%e2%80%9cbutterfly-effect-of-networking/#comment-96 Dear Ivan, thank you very much that you found BNI. I have already contact to Frank de Raffaele jr.: The Butterfly-effect is really great and all the people of the world who know and live "the secret" will join networks and use the Butterflyeffect. They should be awre of this great possibility! Me e.g. I met Sunday in Berlin Dr. Quantum from the film "what the bleep do we know" and I never thought that it is possible. I will support the spirit of BNI as much as I can and I hope that I can realise my vision (I am the creator of my realitity) announce also in the US. I wrote a book called "Nanorevolution" about the Nanotechnology and why we have now the time of this Nanoperiod. B. Rgds from Germany and thank you a lot! Dear Ivan,
thank you very much that you found BNI. I have already contact to Frank de Raffaele jr.: The Butterfly-effect is really great and all the people of the world who know and live “the secret” will join networks and use the Butterflyeffect. They should be awre of this great possibility! Me e.g. I met Sunday in Berlin Dr. Quantum from the film “what the bleep do we know” and I never thought that it is possible. I will support the spirit of BNI as much as I can and I hope that I can realise my vision (I am the creator of my realitity) announce also in the US. I wrote a book called “Nanorevolution” about the Nanotechnology and why we have now the time of this Nanoperiod.
B. Rgds from Germany and thank you a lot!

]]> By: Kazumi Terada-Ovalle http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2007/09/24/the-%e2%80%9cbutterfly-effect-of-networking/#comment-386 Kazumi Terada-Ovalle Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:51:35 +0000 http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2007/09/24/the-%e2%80%9cbutterfly-effect-of-networking/#comment-386 Wow - This is beautiful. It really shows that every thought, every action, every day, counts in this life. Life is amazing... Wow - This is beautiful.
It really shows that every thought, every action, every day, counts in this life.
Life is amazing…

]]> By: Karen Fritschi http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2007/09/24/the-%e2%80%9cbutterfly-effect-of-networking/#comment-387 Karen Fritschi Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:29:59 +0000 http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2007/09/24/the-%e2%80%9cbutterfly-effect-of-networking/#comment-387 Feb. 2008 Dear Ivan, How symbolic to call this "spreading" of networking "Butterfly-Effect" for the spreading of wings and landing on so many is like the butterfly! I helped start two BNI chapters and will soon join my third. I have a Skincare Company and Mobile Spa business and my best clients are referrals from my BNI business "partners." Six degrees, The Secret, 12 Step Programs;our spirituality and success, mind and body connection are intertwined. Our Higher Power wants us to connect, ask for guidance, help and to prosper! I cannot wait to meet you and I will "ask" you to autograph my book! -Karen Fritschi, Director, BeautiControl, Inc. Murrieta, CA Feb. 2008
Dear Ivan,
How symbolic to call this “spreading” of networking “Butterfly-Effect” for the spreading of wings and landing on so many is like the butterfly!
I helped start two BNI chapters and will soon join my third. I have a Skincare Company and Mobile Spa business and my best clients are referrals from my BNI business “partners.” Six degrees, The Secret, 12 Step Programs;our spirituality and success, mind and body connection are intertwined. Our Higher Power wants us to connect, ask for guidance, help and to prosper!

I cannot wait to meet you and I will “ask” you to autograph my book!
-Karen Fritschi, Director, BeautiControl, Inc.
Murrieta, CA

]]> By: Victoria Trafton http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2007/09/24/the-%e2%80%9cbutterfly-effect-of-networking/#comment-391 Victoria Trafton Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:55:20 +0000 http://networking.entrepreneur.com/2007/09/24/the-%e2%80%9cbutterfly-effect-of-networking/#comment-391 I really enjoyed seeing where the Butterfly Effect took you! Wow ... givers really do gain. I am left with two thoughts. You were able to track where the opportunity came from, back to the person you originally helped. How easy it is for us in the "busyness" of life to not pay attention to how opportunities come our way. After reading this article, I will pay more attention to the people in my life who bring me opportunities and see if I can find the original source of that connection. Paying attention and tracking will allow me to go back and thank the person who allowed me to drop a pebble in the pond. Thanks much for inspiring some new thoughts and practices! I really enjoyed seeing where the Butterfly Effect took you! Wow … givers really do gain.

I am left with two thoughts. You were able to track where the opportunity came from, back to the person you originally helped. How easy it is for us in the “busyness” of life to not pay attention to how opportunities come our way.

After reading this article, I will pay more attention to the people in my life who bring me opportunities and see if I can find the original source of that connection. Paying attention and tracking will allow me to go back and thank the person who allowed me to drop a pebble in the pond.

Thanks much for inspiring some new thoughts and practices!

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