Episode notes
In Episode 7 of From The Darkhorse's Mouth, titled "Duck, Duck, Goose," Dan and Carly Garzella are joined by Kristen Geer, Director of Operations at BNI Arizona, for a powerful conversation on why networking still matters - and how to make it work - in today’s digital-first world.
Kristen shares her personal journey in the world of structured networking and offers a behind-the-scenes look at how BNI has become a global force for referral-based business growth. Together, they unpack the real value of relationship-building in an industry increasingly dominated by automation and cold outreach.
The episode dives into the Know-Like-Trust cycle, the Givers Gain® philosophy, and how structured networking systems like BNI drive better results than informal connections alone. Kristen also shar ...