

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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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!

Feb 1, 2023 • 15min
Episode 794: Givers Gain, Chapter 8–A New Audience (Classic Podcast)
Gaining a new audience comes with pitfalls. In his first live TV appearance, Ivan Misner almost set the host on fire with a "magic trick."

Jan 25, 2023 • 11min
Episode 793: Influencing People with Stories
A story is information wrapped in emotion that compels people to take action. If you want to influence people, tell great stories.

Jan 18, 2023 • 11min
Episode 792: Has Anyone Ever Tried to Bribe You?
Refusing an attempted bribe ultimately led Ivan Misner to start BNI. If you live your values, you live a life of abundance.

Jan 11, 2023 • 14min
Episode 791: Your Chapter Needs You to Be Great
BNI CORE Launch Manager Andrew Johnson has a message for BNI leadership teams: your chapter needs you to be great.