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

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.

Jan 4, 2023 • 11min
Episode 790: Why So High?
"Why So High?" is a process that helps people focus on what's working instead of obsessing about their problems.

Dec 21, 2022 • 10min
Episode 789: Hope Is More Powerful Than Fear (Classic)
Hope plus action leaves fear in the dust. We can choose to make the most of this situation and come out better and stronger.

Dec 14, 2022 • 14min
Episode 788: Room Full of Referrals 10th Anniversary
Room Full of Referrals shows you how to identify networking types and use them to deepen relationships with your referral partners.

Dec 7, 2022 • 13min
Episode 787: Credibility, the 2nd “C”
Have you ever referred business to a person you weren't confident was trustworthy? Of course not. That's why Credibility is the second "C".

Nov 30, 2022 • 14min
Episode 786: The Butterfly Effect (Classic Podcast)
A small interaction can have big effects down the line. Never hesitate to make new connections. They can take you places you never imagined.

Nov 23, 2022 • 13min
Episode 785: Inviting to BNI is Child’s Play
Why is a BNI meeting like a child's birthday party? As Shawn Yesner discovered when his son turned five, the best invitation is a simple one.