

The Official BNI Podcast
Dr. Ivan Misner
Referral marketing tips from Dr. Ivan Misner, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI
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May 31, 2023 • 10min
Episode 811: Complaining Is Not an Olympic Event
Learn how to head off Olympic complaining in your BNI chapter with these tips to improve everyone's experience at the meeting.

May 24, 2023 • 14min
Episode 810: Strengths and Weaknesses of a Network
Make friends in BNI, but don't let friendship prevent members from building each other's business through networking and through referrals.

May 17, 2023 • 13min
Episode 809: BNI in Smaller Markets
Smaller markets have huge potential for growing BNI. James Cooper explains why small markets need BNI to turn relationships into referrals.

May 10, 2023 • 11min
Episode 808: Show Up. Make Money. (Classic)
Regular attendance is one of the keys to success in BNI. The more you show up, the more money you make. Fewer absences = more referrals.

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.