The Official BNI Podcast

Storyfella Greg Davies joins Dr. Misner this week to share a story that illustrates Givers Gain Principle #2.

Do you need support? Just ask your network. Andy Lopata shares a strategic approach to asking for and offering help.

Start the year by really being there to support and help your fellow BNI members and others. You can start small, but start today.

Matthew Pollard joins Dr. Misner to share networking strategies for introverts that give them an edge by making use of their strengths.

Phil Berg joins Dr. Misner to share ways to meet your business goals even when you have to adapt your methods.

Suzzanne Laidlaw joins the podcast to invite BNI members to use the pandemic to make a plan for their lives and businesses.

This is the story of how Ivan Misner turned $5000 he'd saved for school into a multi-million dollar real estate business.

Intuition is quickly using reasoning given your amassed understanding of a particular issue and definitely has a place in business.

Always pay people to think. Not only does it make employees feel valued, they can give you some great ideas and help your business grow.

Cause networking allows BNI members to help their local communities and create a heightened awareness of BNI at the same time.

Tim Roberts explains why your appointment book or calendar app is the best referral-generating tool you have as a BNI member.

By modeling the 7 principles of Givers Gain in their communities, BNI members can make the world a more positive place.

Lee Roebeck joins Dr. Misner this week to share a story that demonstrates how having the right mindset can help you through any situation, no matter how harrowing.

Don't give up on BNI. BNI won't give up on you. Today more than ever people need their network. Today more than ever they need BNI.

Don't overlook your kids when it comes to networking. Friends, family, and employees can all help you make connections and referrals.

The key to getting visitors to join your BNI chapter and not another one is to create a "Wow!" experience by making them welcome.

Tiffanie Kellog explains how to be seen, what to say, and what not to do to build VCP (Visibility, Credibility, and Profitability) on Zoom.

Givers Gain plus the 7 Principles equals Infinite Giving. Ivan Misner shows you how to apply Givers Gain to your life and change the world.

This is a rebroadcast of Episode 217. Synopsis If you’re part of the leadership team and a member isn’t participating in some way, approach them and say "How can we help you (give more referrals, bring in visitors, etc.)?" The person will respond with either a "can’t do" or a "won’t do" answer. "Can’t do" answers come from people who want to participate, but don’t know how. The solution is to educ...

Do you know your fellow BNI members well enough to give their feature presentations for them? Discover the amazing speaker switch.

With a proactive referral, you reach out to your contacts and invite them to have a conversation with one of your referral partners.

Brian Hilliard and Ivan Misner share 7 intentional steps to diversify your business network and your BNI chapter.

Synopsis Jeremy Walsh joins Dr. Misner on the podcast this week to discuss new features in BNI Connect that make inviting visitors to your BNI meeting even easier. There are now four distinct ways to invite visitors using BNI Connect and the BNI Connect Mobile App. The Existing Ways By email from the BNI Connect website. BNI Connect creates an email invitation that includes the registration links,...

This is a rebroadcast of Episode 424. Synopsis Thoughtful engagement is the answer to a return on your investment in BNI. Engagement is a critical step in the networking process. It involves a promise to support one another, and action to fulfill that promise. The law of attraction only works if you take action. That means you have to connect with your fellow BNI members on a deeper level than you...

This is the fourth recession since BNI was founded. A strong network and a focus on opportunities and growth areas will get you through it.