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

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.

Feb 22, 2023 • 14min
Episode 797: You Have a Book in You
The more we read success stories, self-help action stories, self-initiative action stories, the more successful we become.

Feb 15, 2023 • 13min
Episode 796: The Art and Science of Asking
The difference between having a little success and having vast success is learning how to ask for what you want.

Feb 8, 2023 • 14min
Episode 795: Who’s in Your Room? 2nd Edition
Dr. Misner introduces two important new concepts from Who's in Your Room? 2nd Edition: the Concierge and Dealmakers. Get your copy today!