

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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Oct 9, 2024 • 12min
Episode 881: The Customer Care Checklist
Join Julian Lewis, a portfolio entrepreneur and award-winning BNI executive director from the UK, as he shares valuable strategies for enhancing customer care. Discover how a tailored Customer Care Checklist can significantly boost referral success in networking. Lewis highlights the importance of customization and effective questioning to strengthen client relationships. Listen to compelling success stories demonstrating personalized client engagement and the competitive edge it can provide in generating referrals.

Oct 2, 2024 • 12min
Episode 880: Giving Is Transformational (Classic)
Consciously giving has a profound ripple effect. You can be a role model for the people around you by supporting and helping others.

Sep 25, 2024 • 12min
Episode 879: It’s a Small World After All
What are the odds of connecting with another BNI member just by dialing a number incorrectly? That exact thing happened to Dr. Misner.

Sep 18, 2024 • 13min
Episode 878: Failing to Follow Through
Networking without follow-through is a waste of your time and money. If you're not going to follow up, don't bother showing up.

Sep 11, 2024 • 14min
Episode 877: Solutions Focus–Think Big, Act Small
The bigger the issue, the smaller the step that is going to unlock it and start to reorient things and move things in a useful direction.

Sep 4, 2024 • 13min
Episode 876: Solutions Focus — A Better Future
A problem-focused approach works if you're dealing with a broken washing machine. When people are involved, you need a solutions focus.

Aug 28, 2024 • 11min
Episode 875: We Don’t Pay You to Think (Classic)
Explore the vital role of valuing contributions in the workplace, sparked by a personal college anecdote. Discover how listening can transform leadership styles and cultivate creativity amongst employees. Learn how embracing team input can lead to impactful improvements and foster a positive atmosphere. The discussion highlights the significance of acknowledging ideas and suggestions, proving that great concepts often come from those on the front lines.

Aug 21, 2024 • 11min
Episode 874: Small Acts Equal Big Results
Your BNI chapter could double in size in the next month if you level up the way you invite visitors. Tim Roberts explains how.

Aug 14, 2024 • 12min
Episode 873: You Own Your Results
You are the one in charge of the results you get from your BNI membership. Guest host Tim Roberts explains what you can do to improve them.

Aug 7, 2024 • 13min
Episode 872: Ask Ivan about GDP and Morning Meetings
Is TYCFB really the BNI equivalent of GDP? And why are most BNI meetings early in the morning? Dr. Misner answers in this week's episode.