Podcast Episode #6 Holli Margell

Photographer: The Cost of Free -- What She Learned The Hard Way - Holli Margell

Season 1 - Episode 6 - BNI The Perfect 100 Podcast with Tammy Zurak

CliftonStrengths: Holli Margell: Learner | Strategic | Empathy | Developer | Achiever

🎙 GUEST: Holli Margell - Portrait Photographer

🌐 Website: https://www.holliwithani.com/ Contact: https://www.holliwithani.com/contact/

Holli's Podcast Interview with Ivan Misner: https://careerspotlightpodcast.com/2024/01/22/episode-30-becoming-the-founder-of-bni/

In this episode of BNI The Perfect 100, host Tammy Zurak sits down with Seattle-based photographer and 10-year BNI veteran Holli Margell to explore how consistent networking helped her business survive and thrive—even through COVID. Holli shares candid insights about learning the hard way why giving work away for free can backfire, and how she’s used the Gallup CliftonStrengths system to fine-tune her networking strategy and hit green on her BNI Power of One report.

Learn what helped Holli build lasting referral relationships, maintain one-to-ones, and transform BNI from just a meeting to a business lifeline. If you're looking to grow your business through networking and want real-life insights into how CliftonStrengths and BNI can supercharge your impact, this episode is a must-listen.

🎯 Topics Covered: Why “The Cost of Free” matters in business Surviving the pandemic as a creative entrepreneur How BNI strengthened her confidence and consistency Using CliftonStrengths for intentional growth Strategies to increase your BNI Power of One score

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Holly Margell

03:40 The Role of BNI in Business Growth

04:07 Personal Growth Through Networking

07:01 Learning from Mistakes in Networking

11:05 Celebrating Wins in Business

13:05 Understanding CliftonStrengths

14:28 The Importance of Learning and Growth

19:10 Empathy in Business Relationships

19:10 Finding Fulfillment Through Creativity

19:10 Insights from Influential Figures