The Official BNI Podcast

A story is information wrapped in emotion that compels people to take action. If you want to influence people, tell great stories.

Refusing an attempted bribe ultimately led Ivan Misner to start BNI. If you live your values, you live a life of abundance.

BNI CORE Launch Manager Andrew Johnson has a message for BNI leadership teams: your chapter needs you to be great.

"Why So High?" is a process that helps people focus on what's working instead of obsessing about their problems.

Hope plus action leaves fear in the dust. We can choose to make the most of this situation and come out better and stronger.

Room Full of Referrals shows you how to identify networking types and use them to deepen relationships with your referral partners.

Have you ever referred business to a person you weren't confident was trustworthy? Of course not. That's why Credibility is the second "C".

A small interaction can have big effects down the line. Never hesitate to make new connections. They can take you places you never imagined.

Why is a BNI meeting like a child's birthday party? As Shawn Yesner discovered when his son turned five, the best invitation is a simple one.

Joshua Levy, executive director of the nonprofit Joshua's Stage, joins Dr. Misner to share his take on how membership works for nonprofits.

LuAnn Buchler joins Dr. Misner to talk about why passion is the key to your success in both business and networking.

There's solid scientific evidence to support the positive impact gratitude has on our lives and our businesses.

Whether you're a Doer, a Donor, or a Door Opener, you can do your part for Business Voices and the BNI Foundation.

Launch Love Worldwide is a campaign that celebrates human connection and the opportunities that BNI chapter launches can create.

Scott deMoulin joins Dr. Misner today to share the good news that generating referrals is about enrollment, not selling.

Humility and success are not mutually exclusive. This week, Dr. Misner shares nine ways that great networkers demonstrate their humility.

Learn how one education coordinator transformed his chapter's Education Moments into lively seminars with active member participation.

Barb Markey shares how BNI nudged her out of her comfort zone and presented her with opportunities that changed her life.

Just like a successful BNI chapter, a successful Power Team needs structure, accountability, engagement, leadership, and communication.

Dr. Oudi Abouchara explains the origin of the Four Cs and the best way to assess your Competence, Credibility, Clarity, and Connectivity.

Dr. Misner shares 12 lessons he learned in 35 years of consecutive growth as BNI went from Garage to Global.

The first "C" in Work Your Network with the Four Cs is Competence. Competence is a prerequisite for Credibility in terms of referral passing.

Work Your Network teaches you how to progress on the Referral Confidence Curve with Competence, Credibility, Clarity, and Connectivity.

Learn how your Membership Committee can say "No" to applicants without destroying business relationships or turning them against BNI.

Can't think of anyone to invite to your BNI meeting? Go through your contacts and check register name by name to find potential visitors.