Podcast Episode #8 - Nick Sammons

June 25, 20252 min read

General Contractor: You can't be everything - Nick on building more than kitchens and baths!

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Season 1 - Episode 8 - BNI The Perfect 100 Podcast with Tammy Zurak

🎙 GUEST: Nick Sammons - Owner of TruVine Renovations

🌐 Website: https://www.truvinerenovations.com Contact: https://www.truvinerenovations.com/co...

CliftonStrengths: Nick Sammons: Significance | Analytical | Focus | Responsibility | Competition

In this episode, Tammy Zurak interviews Nick Sammons, a chapter success coach and general contractor, about his experiences in BNI and the importance of networking. They discuss the challenges of visitor attendance, the significance of one-to-ones, and the role of accountability in BNI meetings. Nick shares insights on continuous learning, the impact of CliftonStrengths, and the importance of having a plan for business growth. The conversation emphasizes the need for strong leadership and the value of making meaningful connections within the network.

📚 Topics Covered The role and responsibilities of a general contractor in BNI Transitioning into leadership mid-term Importance of communication in client relationships Creating peaceful renovation experiences Delegation, self-awareness, and leveraging strengths

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Nick Sammons and BNI

03:16 The Importance of Networking and One-to-Ones

06:38 Challenges with Visitor Attendance

09:39 Leveraging Multiple Chapters for Business Growth

12:32 Referral Accountability and Reality Checks

15:37 Continuous Learning and Professional Development

18:55 Challenges in BNI and Chapter Dynamics

21:50 The Role of Leadership in Chapter Success

27:08 Building a Strong Foundation in Business

30:52 Understanding CliftonStrengths and Their Impact

40:51 The Importance of Planning and Focus

46:38 Networking: Making Meaningful Connections

51:41 Future Growth and Breaking Barriers

About Tammy Zurak

Tammy Zurak is a Certified CliftonStrengths® Coach, entrepreneur, and former portrait photographer who helps individuals and small business owners turn their natural strengths into strategy, confidence, and momentum. With over a decade of experience building her own successful business—and more than 25 years in corporate leadership—Tammy combines real-world wisdom with powerful tools to help others grow their brand, their voice, and their results.

She’s the host of BNI: The Perfect 100, a podcast designed to help BNI members and leaders maximize their impact through intentional relationships, strengths-based development, and practical strategies for visibility and growth.

Whether you’re building your business or refining your leadership, Tammy is here to help you show up powerfully—with strengths you can count on and a brand you love.

Tammy Zurak

About Tammy Zurak Tammy Zurak is a Certified CliftonStrengths® Coach, entrepreneur, and former portrait photographer who helps individuals and small business owners turn their natural strengths into strategy, confidence, and momentum. With over a decade of experience building her own successful business—and more than 25 years in corporate leadership—Tammy combines real-world wisdom with powerful tools to help others grow their brand, their voice, and their results. She’s the host of BNI: The Perfect 100, a podcast designed to help BNI members and leaders maximize their impact through intentional relationships, strengths-based development, and practical strategies for visibility and growth. Whether you’re building your business or refining your leadership, Tammy is here to help you show up powerfully—with strengths you can count on and a brand you love.

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