

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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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!

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.