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Why Professional Leadership Matters in Business Networking: The Network In Action Advantage

The NIA WayBy November 8, 2024Leave a comment

If You Wouldn’t Trust Your Windshield Replacement to an Amateur, Why Trust Your Business to One? Recently, two hefty rocks hit my family’s Sprinter van, causing cracks that splintered across…

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The Best Franchises to Own: Top 10 Choices

NIA’s Major DifferencesBy September 13, 2024Leave a comment

If you’re considering investing in a franchise, choosing the right one can make all the difference. Here, we present our top 10 franchise picks, starting with Network In Action as…

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Network In Action vs. Action Coach: A Comprehensive Comparison

NIA’s Major DifferencesBy September 10, 2024Leave a comment

When it comes to business networking and coaching, both Network In Action (NIA) and Action Coach offer distinct approaches and benefits. Understanding the differences between these two organizations can help…

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To The Millenials: Come, Learn, Stay

Tips with TalleyBy May 28, 2024Leave a comment

The path to anything you want is worth the journey. You may be tempted to shy away from the journey and the waiting and move on to the low hanging…

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To The Millenials: A Purpose

Tips with TalleyBy May 24, 2024Leave a comment

We also want to help you find your dream and your purpose. We will do that by first lending you ours. You will find that the best way to find…

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To the Millennials: A Learning Opportunity

Tips with TalleyBy May 20, 2024Leave a comment

This is what networking is truly about. This is why we make it such a high priority to first set these expectations with our members and to teach them what…

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To the Millennials: Planting Seeds

Tips with TalleyBy May 14, 2024Leave a comment

I had a young guy join one of our Houston groups who worked for a telecommunications business. He was very socially forward and made friends fast. People warmed up to…

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To the Millennials: Relationships

Tips with TalleyBy May 6, 2024Leave a comment

We want to be at the forefront of teaching you, the next generation of business owners, about networking and the importance of sound business relationships. We coach you on how…

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To the Millennials: Introduction

Tips with TalleyBy May 2, 2024Leave a comment

Now I need to have a not-so-private conversation with the millennials. First, Network In Action has a place for you, too. Second, this organization is going to stretch you a…

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Learn the Right Questions

The NIA WayBy March 21, 2024Leave a comment

When you meet people and ask them what they do, be prepared to ask a few follow-up questions, such as: Who is your ideal client? What needs are you currently…

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Come to Serve

The NIA WayBy March 14, 2024Leave a comment

In order to be successful in networking, you must first understand what networking is really all about. It is about creating relationships, and the only way you’re going to build…

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Owners vs. Employees

The NIA WayBy March 11, 2024Leave a comment

Business owners seem to better understand the fact that when you build relationships, multiple sales will follow. They understand that this takes time. One of the accidental consequences of Network…

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Be a Value Creator

The NIA WayBy March 1, 2024Leave a comment

You have people who mistakenly come into a group who think that the concept of networking is that you go into a group and say, “Hey, open up your Rolodex…

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Building Your Community Through Service

The NIA WayBy Network In Action (Official)February 16, 2024Leave a comment

At a Network In Action meeting North of Houston in the Woodlands, there are small groups of people scattered around the room busily discussing what charities and local service projects…

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Relationships, Relationships, Relationships

The NIA WayBy Network In Action (Official)January 30, 2024Leave a comment

Our platform is geared toward creating actual relationships with other group members. As you take the time to form meaningful relationships with each member in your group, you will be…

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The Personality Profile

The NIA WayBy Network In Action (Official)January 18, 2024Leave a comment

Before we approve your membership application for NIA®, we need to make sure that we are a good fit for each other. Your personality profile will reveal a bit about…

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Refer With Confidence

The NIA WayBy Network In Action (Official)January 12, 2024Leave a comment

When you give a referral to your friends, family members, or other contacts, you are taking responsibility, at least in some measure, for the outcome. The idea is that those…

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NIA Business Networking Technology

The NIA WayBy Network In Action (Official)December 18, 2023Leave a comment

A friend of mine joined a local networking group in Houston a couple of years ago and was told he had to attend an orientation class before he would be…

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Monthly Meetings: Higher-Quality Members

The NIA WayBy Network In Action (Official)November 29, 2023Leave a comment

By holding meetings once a month, we are finding that more and more business owners are signing up and taking the time to attend—whereas weekly meetings tend to attract the…

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Monthly Meetings: Expanded Networking Opportunities

The NIA WayBy Network In Action (Official)November 17, 2023Leave a comment

I’m not sure which has exits clearing faster—Sunday morning church services or an early-morning networking group! You better not be near the door at the end, or you risk getting…

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Monthly Meetings: Saving Time

The NIA WayBy Network In Action (Official)November 9, 2023Leave a comment

The first and most obvious benefit to having a once-a-month meeting is the amount of time that you save. This networking model gives you some additional eighty-plus hours in your…

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Monthly Meetings

The NIA WayBy Network In Action (Official)November 3, 2023Leave a comment

Keith Duke sat in his chair, trying hard not to roll his eyes. It was 7:23 on a Tuesday morning. He had been up since 5:00. The drone of familiar…

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Qualified Networking Coaches

Monday MessageBy Network In Action (Official)October 23, 2023Leave a comment

We do not sell franchises to just anyone with a checkbook. Our vetting process ensures that members will be put in groups where they can expect the best results and…

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The Value of Networking

Monday MessageBy Network In Action (Official)October 16, 2023Leave a comment

One of the topics we will consistently discuss in your regular monthly meeting is how to improve your networking skills. As previously mentioned, we encourage you to participate in every…

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Monthly Coaching Sessions

Monday MessageBy Network In Action (Official)October 9, 2023Leave a comment

One of the added benefits of your NIA® membership is our monthly coaching sessions that we offer. These are typically free, city-wide, ninety-minute networking events in which we have one…

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Ongoing Coaching

Monday MessageBy Network In Action (Official)October 2, 2023Leave a comment

When you’re a business owner, you probably recognize the value of both coaching and networking. When you’re working with a coach, you are working with someone qualified to help you…

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Stacy Harris, First franchisee to own four groups

Meet Our LeadersBy Network In Action (Official)September 26, 2023Leave a comment

Stacy Harris, First franchisee to own four groupsNIA The Woodlands Groups, Texas I started my image consulting business, Impressions, eleven years ago after working in the sales and marketing industries…

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Keith Duke, NIA Pioneer

Meet Our LeadersBy Network In Action (Official)September 13, 2023Leave a comment

Keith Duke, NIA PioneerNIA Spring Texas Group My journey to becoming a professional networker with Network In Action has been an action-filled adventure. To tell the full story, I must…

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Moose Rosenfeld, first franchisee

Meet Our LeadersBy Network In Action (Official)September 4, 2023Leave a comment

Moose Rosenfeld, First franchiseeNIA Galleria Group, Houston, TexasNIA Bellaire Group, Bellaire, Texas My father, Dickie, served as president and general manager of KILT, one of the most iconic radio stations…

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NIA’s Major Differences: Technology

NIA’s Major DifferencesBy Network In Action (Official)August 28, 2023Leave a comment

When we set out with Network In Action a number of years ago, we realize that if we were going to have a monthly meeting, we need to have a…

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Professional Community Builders vs. Volunteers | Building Relationships That Last a Lifetime

The NIA WayBy Network In Action (Official)August 23, 2023Leave a comment

Most major networking group in America is run by a volunteer or is a non-profit organization. The fact that we have paid leadership is a unique identifier of Network In…

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Benefits of Embracing a Franchising Opportunity

NewsBy Network In Action (Official)August 16, 2023Leave a comment

Thinking about starting a franchise could be a smart way to grow your business fast, even if you don’t have a lot of money upfront. Franchise owners often know their…

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NIA’s Major Differences: Guaranteed ROI

NIA’s Major DifferencesBy Network In Action (Official)August 11, 2023Leave a comment

So obviously we’ve laid out the differences with Network In Action but one of my favorite ones as a founder of Network In Action is our guaranteed return on investment.…

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BNI Business Builders vs. Network In Action

NewsBy Network In Action (Official)August 1, 2023Leave a comment

Network in Action (NIA) and Business Network International (BNI) are both reputable organizations, both provide opportunities for industry exclusive networking, emphasizing the passing of referrals and establishing meaningful relationships. Your…

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Franchise Business Ideas: Opportunities for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

NewsBy Network In Action (Official)July 21, 2023Leave a comment

Franchising has become an appealing option for many aspiring entrepreneurs seeking to embark on a business venture with a proven business model and established brand. This unique business arrangement offers…

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Member-Centered Everything

Monday MessageBy Network In Action (Official)July 17, 2023Leave a comment

“When I arrived at my first Network In Action meeting, I was instantly blown away. The energy, the people, the welcoming atmosphere, and then the meeting itself. I had never…

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NIA’s Major Differences: Extra Monthly Networking

NIA’s Major DifferencesBy Network In Action (Official)July 13, 2023Leave a comment

At Network in Action, we also like to provide extra opportunities to network. So, we cross-pollinate in various ways. Number one, once a month, you have an opportunity to network…

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You MUST Compare Apples to Oranges

Monday MessageBy Network In Action (Official)July 3, 2023Leave a comment

When you recognize that networking is a powerful way to grow your business, it only makes sense to then ask, “Where’s the most efficient place to network?” You want to…

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Network In Action Mastermind: Abundant Opportunities for Business Owners

NewsBy Network In Action (Official)June 30, 2023Leave a comment

The abundance mindset is paramount to our success at Network in Action. When you look at the history of the networking industry, you will see the opposite of an abundance…

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NIA’s Major Differences: Refer With Confidence

NIA’s Major DifferencesBy Network In Action (Official)June 29, 2023Leave a comment

In most traditional networking groups, there is often a minimal barrier to entry. You simply pay a fee, and you become a member of the group. However, at Network in…

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NIA’s Major Differences: Professional Leadership

NIA’s Major DifferencesBy Network In Action (Official)June 19, 2023Leave a comment

In Network in Action, every group across the country is led by a professional trained leader. We believe in the power of having dedicated and knowledgeable individuals guiding our networking…

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The Power of the Mastermind Experience – Building Deep Relationships

NewsBy Network In Action (Official)June 15, 2023Leave a comment

We introduced the mastermind format into Network In Action very early on because we knew the value it could bring to the members. The most important thing when it comes…

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Simple Triangle to Life

Tips with TalleyBy Network In Action (Official)June 12, 2023Leave a comment

I know most of you have heard of Brian Tracy, and I want to talk about how applicable his ideas are. Have you ever seen Brian Tracy’s Golden Triangle? Let…

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NIA’s Major Differences: Monthly Meetings

NIA’s Major DifferencesBy Network In Action (Official)June 8, 2023Leave a comment

My name is Scott Talley, and I am the founder of Network in Action. One of the significant differences with Network in Action is our approach to monthly meetings. Traditionally,…

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Happy Thanksgiving From NIA!

NewsBy Network In Action (Official)November 23, 2022Leave a comment

It’s hard to imagine living in a Country where the freedom to own a business is prohibited. It’s equally difficult to imagine not being able to assemble to share ideas…

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Ron Sukenick – Embracing and Leveraging the Power of LinkedIn | 2022-05-25 NIA Speaker Series

Speaker SeriesBy Network In Action (Official)May 25, 2022Leave a comment

And now I’m gonna go ahead and spotlight Miss Tracy Davison and I’m gonna let you take it away, okay? All right. Hey, everybody, welcome from Nashville here. Um, I…

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NIA Palm Beach Gardens & Palm Beach North Launches by Network In Action

NewsBy Network In Action (Official)June 8, 2021Leave a comment

Like-minded business owners, building relationships that last a lifetime Houston, Texas (June 3, 2021) – Network In Action (NIA) is a national franchise comprised of over 75+ groups across the…

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North Metro Connections & Legacy Connections Launches

NewsBy Network In Action (Official)April 19, 2021Leave a comment

Like-minded business owners, building relationships that last a lifetime Houston, Texas (April 15, 2021) – Network In Action (NIA) is a national franchise comprised of over 70+ groups across the…

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Best of Boston Launches

NewsBy Network In Action (Official)April 8, 2021Leave a comment

Houston, Texas (April 2, 2021) Network In Action (NIA) is a national franchise comprised of over 70 groups across the country that creates marketplace alliances via membership in these elite…

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Music City Referral Network Launches by Network In Action

NewsBy Network In Action (Official)March 25, 2021Leave a comment

Like-minded business owners, building relationships that last a lifetime Houston, Texas (March 19, 2020) – Network In Action (NIA) is a national franchise comprised of over 70 groups across the…

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