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

May 3, 2023 • 13min
Episode 807: The Prima Donna Syndrome
Learn how to identify prima donna syndrome, why it's harmful to your organization, and how to address it when you encounter it.

Apr 26, 2023 • 10min
Episode 806: 10 Tips to Be a Better Networker
Networking is like going to the gym: you know you should do it, but it's hard to get started and keep going. Here are 10 tips to help you.

Apr 19, 2023 • 10min
Episode 805: Why Collaboration Works
Groups of business people working together achieve far greater results than they would achieve by working separately.

Apr 12, 2023 • 14min
Episode 804: When to Say No to a One-to-One
When is it okay to say no to a One-to-One? Never, if you still want to generate referrals from the member who asked you.

Apr 5, 2023 • 9min
Episode 803: Do What You Love and You’ll Love What You Do (Classic)
What you should do is what you like to do. You can’t achieve sustained success if you don’t love what you do.

Mar 29, 2023 • 11min
Episode 802: 7 Techniques to Be a Better Networker
Build genuine relationships. Be authentic. Follow up. Be of service. Attend networking events. Leverage social media. Join industry groups.

Mar 22, 2023 • 13min
Episode 801: Captivating Educational Moments
Jennie Edwards shares the three E's of captivating educational moments that cross over to business: Engagement, Emotion, and Entertainment.

Mar 15, 2023 • 13min
Episode 800: Are You Wasting a Fantastic Testimonial?
If you try to squeeze in multiple testimonials during a BNI meeting, people won't remember all of them--and may not remember any of them.

Mar 8, 2023 • 13min
Episode 799: But I Don’t Have a Personal Mechanic
If you don't fill in your BNI Connect profile, BNI members from other chapters can't refer you for the services that you offer.

Mar 1, 2023 • 11min
Episode 798: Givers & Takers (Classic)
"Givers Gain" means your generosity will be returned by and through your network of contacts many times over.
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