
The Official BNI Podcast
Referral marketing tips from Dr. Ivan Misner, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI
Latest episodes

Mar 26, 2025 • 13min
Episode 903: Three Keys to Mastering Online Reviews
Rav Mendiratta shares 3 keys to mastering online reviews and BNI testimonials, plus 3 mistakes business owners make when asking for them.

Mar 19, 2025 • 14min
Episode 902: Thirty-nine Year BNI Member
Steven Marche, a dedicated 39-year member of BNI, shares invaluable insights from his extensive networking journey. He emphasizes the importance of fostering long-term relationships and offers practical referral strategies for self-employed entrepreneurs. The discussion highlights the commitment necessary for successful networking and the role of mentorship within the organization. Personal stories illustrate the power of collaboration and problem-solving, especially in overcoming challenges like loan rejections, showcasing how effective connections can drive business growth.

Mar 12, 2025 • 12min
Episode 901: Misner’s Corollary to Murphy’s Law (Classic)
Even a successful business initiative can have unintended consequences. Learn how to identify them in advance.

Mar 5, 2025 • 13min
Episode 900: AI and Networking (Part 2)
Spencer Reynolds returns to explain how to use AI to find the best referral partners in your BNI chapter, identify visitors, and follow up.

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Feb 26, 2025 • 13min
Episode 899: AI and Networking (Part 1)
Explore how AI tools like ChatGPT can revolutionize networking practices. Discover practical tips for enhancing One-to-Ones and weekly presentations. Learn how AI fosters relationship-building and facilitates communication in business settings. Delve into personal anecdotes showcasing productivity gains through effective prompting. Uncover strategies to create valuable resources that elevate networking efforts and improve engagement.

Feb 19, 2025 • 12min
Episode 898: What Makes a Perfect Member? (Part 2)
Traffic lights measure your engagement with BNI. They track activities that make you money. Use them to make your membership work for you.

Feb 12, 2025 • 12min
Episode 897: What Makes a Perfect Member? (Part 1)
Greg Davies-Polaine shares the common traits of perfect BNI members and explains how to get the same results they do.

Feb 5, 2025 • 12min
Episode 896: The 5 Secrets of Successful People
Y.P. Lai explains that the five key fundamentals of BNI are fundamental business principles that follow universal laws of success.

Jan 29, 2025 • 12min
Episode 895: Intentional Legacy
You can create an intentional legacy without wealth. True legacy is the impact that you've made on others.

Jan 22, 2025 • 14min
Episode 894: Your Business First
BNI won't work unless you know what you want out of your business and how to translate that into the BNI process. Frank De Raffele explains.