

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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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.

Jul 31, 2024 • 12min
Episode 871: When Conversation Stops, Conflict Escalates
Prevent conflicts in your BNI chapter and business by approaching conversations with a mindset of collaboration, not competition.

Jul 24, 2024 • 14min
Episode 870: Co-opetition
Steve Renz explains how specialization allows BNI members to collaborate with their competitors to capture value within their markets.

7 snips
Jul 17, 2024 • 11min
Episode 869: Is There Room for Intuition in Business? (Classic)
Explore the relevance of intuition in business decision-making, the value of honed intuition in quick decisions, and the relationship between intuition and emotional intelligence in the business landscape.