Podcast Episode #2 Ronnie Smith 

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May 21, 2025•1 min read

First Assessment That Actually Meant Something to Me - Ronnie Smith - Orion Financial

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BNI The Perfect 100 Podcast with Tammy Zurak In this episode of the BNI Perfect 100 podcast, host Tammy Zurak interviews Ronnie Smith, a mortgage lender with Orion Financial. They discuss Ronnie's journey in BNI, his engagement strategies, and the importance of understanding one's strengths through the CliftonStrengths assessment. Ronnie shares insights on how to improve his performance in BNI, the significance of building relationships, and the value of being an authentic member of the community. The conversation emphasizes the importance of personal development, networking, and contributing to the success of the chapter.

CliftonStrengths Ronnie Smith: Woo | Communication | Positivity | Connectedness | Developer

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🎙 GUEST: Ronnie Smith, Mortgage Loan Officer with Orion Financial.

🌐 Website: https://orionfcu.com/ Contact: O 901.266.2744 I M 731.695.8460, 400 Monroe Ave, Memphis, TN 38103

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Ronnie Smith

01:15 Revisiting the 60-Second Pitch

02:59 Strategies for Building Relationships in BNI

03:56 Authenticity in Networking

06:53 Understanding the Power of One Report

13:05 Leveraging CliftonStrengths for Success

18:58 Strategies for Improvement and Growth

27:22 The Importance of Teamwork and Commitment

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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