

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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Dec 18, 2024 • 9min
Episode 891: Be Prepared, Always Win
The prepared always win when it comes to networking. Guest host Tim Roberts explains how to prepare for networking at holiday social events.

Dec 11, 2024 • 11min
Episode 890: Finding the Good in Bad Times (Classic)
Dr. Misner shares 7 takeaways from 2020 to get you started reflecting on the good that came out of a difficult year.

Dec 4, 2024 • 13min
Episode 889: Taking a Leadership Role in Your Chapter
Serving on the leadership team in your BNI chapter gives you an opportunity to increase your visibility and therefore credibility.

Nov 27, 2024 • 13min
Episode 888: How to Educate Others to Refer You
Phil Berg explains how to empower people to want to refer you and give them the tools they need to make the referral.

Nov 20, 2024 • 13min
Episode 887: Integrating AI into Your Company
AI adoption is about human behavior change. It's a people issue. It's a change management issue that you have to lead.

Nov 13, 2024 • 12min
Episode 886: The ABCs of AI
If you really want to use AI to be creative, you have to interact with it differently than we have been doing for the last 20+ years.

Nov 6, 2024 • 15min
Episode 885: The Connector Effect (Classic)
Robert Skrob explains the Connector Effect and how it makes BNI the single most effective growth strategy for business owners.

Oct 30, 2024 • 12min
Episode 884: I Can’t Refer You
Get creative with your offerings if you aren't getting referrals. Special offers can produce fantastic testimonials and multiple referrals.

Oct 23, 2024 • 13min
Episode 883: Fear Forward
Oudi Abouchacra, Founder of Inspired Results and a seasoned performance expert, shares his insights on overcoming fears to boost personal and professional growth. He introduces his F.E.A.R Forward method, emphasizing that it's often our past experiences, not the unknown, that hold us back. The conversation dives into transformative stories, including a woman's fight against health issues rooted in emotional fears, and the power of rewriting personal narratives to conquer fears—especially in high-stakes situations like public speaking.

Oct 16, 2024 • 13min
Episode 882: Having a BNI Guide
Cameron Reynolds, a second-generation BNI member and founder of Articulate Advantage, shares his insights on the importance of mentorship in networking. He likens networking to whitewater rafting, emphasizing the need for an expert guide. The conversation dives into transformative mentorship experiences that help newcomers thrive, the distinction between mentorship and informal guidance, and how supportive relationships foster a collaborative culture in BNI chapters. Listen in for powerful tips on building connections and enhancing communication skills!