The Official BNI Podcast

Sam Horn returns this week with tips for dealing with people who take their anger and frustration out on us.

When people complain, don't explain: get on the A-Train with these communication tips from Sam Horn's book Talking on Eggshells.

BNI is perfect for situational introverts, because it creates a small group with a structured networking environment.

The number one rule for referrals is to make your referral source look great. This helps build a connection with the prospect.

The second time you stand during a BNI meeting, you give a referral or you give a testimonial--and nothing else.

Stephanie Turconi joins Dr. Misner on the podcast this week to explain how to use learning styles to make communication more powerful.

Brian Hilliard and Ivan Misner share seven ways you can diversify your business network and your BNI chapter.

Learn how to head off Olympic complaining in your BNI chapter with these tips to improve everyone's experience at the meeting.

Make friends in BNI, but don't let friendship prevent members from building each other's business through networking and through referrals.

Smaller markets have huge potential for growing BNI. James Cooper explains why small markets need BNI to turn relationships into referrals.

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.

Learn how to identify prima donna syndrome, why it's harmful to your organization, and how to address it when you encounter it.

Networking is like going to the gym: you know you should do it, but it's hard to get started and keep going. Here are 10 tips to help you.

Groups of business people working together achieve far greater results than they would achieve by working separately.

When is it okay to say no to a One-to-One? Never, if you still want to generate referrals from the member who asked you.

What you should do is what you like to do. You can’t achieve sustained success if you don’t love what you do.

Build genuine relationships. Be authentic. Follow up. Be of service. Attend networking events. Leverage social media. Join industry groups.

Jennie Edwards shares the three E's of captivating educational moments that cross over to business: Engagement, Emotion, and Entertainment.

If you try to squeeze in multiple testimonials during a BNI meeting, people won't remember all of them--and may not remember any of them.

If you don't fill in your BNI Connect profile, BNI members from other chapters can't refer you for the services that you offer.

"Givers Gain" means your generosity will be returned by and through your network of contacts many times over.

The more we read success stories, self-help action stories, self-initiative action stories, the more successful we become.

The difference between having a little success and having vast success is learning how to ask for what you want.

Dr. Misner introduces two important new concepts from Who's in Your Room? 2nd Edition: the Concierge and Dealmakers. Get your copy today!

Gaining a new audience comes with pitfalls. In his first live TV appearance, Ivan Misner almost set the host on fire with a "magic trick."