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

Jul 12, 2023 • 14min
Episode 817: Talking on Eggshells with Complainers
When people complain, don't explain: get on the A-Train with these communication tips from Sam Horn's book Talking on Eggshells.

Jul 5, 2023 • 11min
Episode 816: OMG–I’m an Introvert? (Classic Podcast)
BNI is perfect for situational introverts, because it creates a small group with a structured networking environment.

Jun 28, 2023 • 0sec
Episode 815: Edify Your Referral Sources
The number one rule for referrals is to make your referral source look great. This helps build a connection with the prospect.

Jun 21, 2023 • 16min
Episode 814: Start with Gain, End with Give
The second time you stand during a BNI meeting, you give a referral or you give a testimonial--and nothing else.

Jun 14, 2023 • 14min
Episode 813: Making Communication More Powerful
Stephanie Turconi joins Dr. Misner on the podcast this week to explain how to use learning styles to make communication more powerful.

Jun 7, 2023 • 13min
Episode 812: Being Intentional About Diversity (Classic)
Brian Hilliard and Ivan Misner share seven ways you can diversify your business network and your BNI chapter.

May 31, 2023 • 10min
Episode 811: Complaining Is Not an Olympic Event
Learn how to head off Olympic complaining in your BNI chapter with these tips to improve everyone's experience at the meeting.

May 24, 2023 • 14min
Episode 810: Strengths and Weaknesses of a Network
Make friends in BNI, but don't let friendship prevent members from building each other's business through networking and through referrals.

May 17, 2023 • 13min
Episode 809: BNI in Smaller Markets
Smaller markets have huge potential for growing BNI. James Cooper explains why small markets need BNI to turn relationships into referrals.

May 10, 2023 • 11min
Episode 808: Show Up. Make Money. (Classic)
Regular attendance is one of the keys to success in BNI. The more you show up, the more money you make. Fewer absences = more referrals.
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