Episode #948
Episode 948: How to Be a Friend
Source date: 2026-02-18 Browse 2026
Reliability builds trust faster than charisma ever will. Follow through consistently. Friendship in networking is all about being safe.
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Episode #947
Episode 947: Guinness Networking World Record
Source date: 2026-02-11 Browse 2026
BNI now holds the Guinness World Record for the most people attending a speed networking event: 1108 BNI members, 20,000 rounds, 90 minutes.
Episode #940
Episode 940: Holiday Party Networking
Source date: 2025-12-10 Browse 2025
Everybody goes to parties during the holiday season. To make the most of holiday party networking, here are a few things to keep in mind.
Episode #937
Episode 937: Try Smart Talk, Not Small Talk
Source date: 2025-11-19 Browse 2025
Effective business networking is about smart talk, not small talk. The right message in the right setting creates instant credibility.
Episode #915
Episode 915: 5 More Important Things for Great Networking
Source date: 2025-06-18 Browse 2025
Great networkers nurture strategic power teams, are always referable, read the room, tell sticky stories, & show up.
Episode #914
Episode 914: 5 Important Things for Great Networking
Source date: 2025-06-11 Browse 2025
The ability to connect, contribute and cultivate opportunity is what transforms ordinary professionals into networking legends.
Episode #913
Episode 913: The #1 Rule to Networking
Source date: 2025-06-04 Browse 2025
Perception is reality. Don’t get complacent about your BNI meetings. Show up as a professional so people know you’ll show up for clients.
Episode #900
Episode 900: AI and Networking (Part 2)
Source date: 2025-03-05 Browse 2025
Spencer Reynolds returns to explain how to use AI to find the best referral partners in your BNI chapter, identify visitors, and follow up.
Episode #899
Episode 899: AI and Networking (Part 1)
Source date: 2025-02-26 Browse 2025
Spencer Reynolds explains how you can use AI tools like ChatGPT to be more effective at One-to-Ones and Weekly Presentations.
Episode #891
Episode 891: Be Prepared, Always Win
Source date: 2024-12-18 Browse 2024
The prepared always win when it comes to networking. Guest host Tim Roberts explains how to prepare for networking at holiday social events.
Episode #882
Episode 882: Having a BNI Guide
Source date: 2024-10-16 Browse 2024
Networking is like whitewater rafting: you need an expert guide to succeed. Second-generation BNI member Kamryn Reynolds explains.
Episode #878
Episode 878: Failing to Follow Through
Source date: 2024-09-18 Browse 2024
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.
Episode #867
Episode 867: Making Positivity a Habit
Source date: 2024-07-03 Browse 2024
Norm Dominguez shares his Positivity Pillars of Strength and Positivity Umbrella to help BNI members excel in networking, business, and life.
Episode #863
Episode 863: Students and Networking in the Job Market
Source date: 2024-06-05 Browse 2024
This week, Dr. Misner provides six networking tips for college students, recent graduates and anyone else looking for a job.
Episode #861
Episode 861: Five Ways to Encourage Employees to Network (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2024-05-22 Browse 2024
Building a business through word of mouth is everyone’s job. Here are five tips to develop a networking mindset in your staff.
Episode #857
Episode 857: Networking—It’s More Than Just Talking Business (Classic)
Source date: 2024-04-24 Browse 2024
A referral relationship is more than just doing business. You need to find common ground on a personal level. The GAINS Exchange can help.
Episode #852
Episode 852: “Take Off Your Bib” (Classic)
Source date: 2024-03-20 Browse 2024
Networking will never work if you’re here for yourself. You need to take off your bib, put on your apron, and learn to serve other people.
Episode #848
Episode 848: Want Referrals? Don’t Bore Me to Tears (Classic)
Source date: 2024-02-21 Browse 2024
To give your networking contacts the tools to find you referrals, tell the story from the client’s point of view. Facts tell; stories sell.
Episode #839
Episode 839: Does BNI Work for Employees?
Source date: 2023-12-13 Browse 2023
Business networking and actively pursuing professional relationships in BNI can unlock doors to new referral opportunities for employees.
Episode #833
Episode 833: Networking in the Digital Age
Source date: 2023-11-01 Browse 2023
Sean Fernandes from Scion Social explains how digital marketing, the hungry content algorithm, and AI have–and haven’t–changed networking.
Episode #816
Episode 816: OMG–I’m an Introvert? (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2023-07-05 Browse 2023
BNI is perfect for situational introverts, because it creates a small group with a structured networking environment.
Episode #810
Episode 810: Strengths and Weaknesses of a Network
Source date: 2023-05-24 Browse 2023
Make friends in BNI, but don’t let friendship prevent members from building each other’s business through networking and through referrals.
Episode #806
Episode 806: 10 Tips to Be a Better Networker
Source date: 2023-04-26 Browse 2023
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.
Episode #802
Episode 802: 7 Techniques to Be a Better Networker
Source date: 2023-03-29 Browse 2023
Build genuine relationships. Be authentic. Follow up. Be of service. Attend networking events. Leverage social media. Join industry groups.
Episode #788
Episode 788: Room Full of Referrals 10th Anniversary
Source date: 2022-12-14 Browse 2022
Room Full of Referrals shows you how to identify networking types and use them to deepen relationships with your referral partners.
Episode #783
Episode 783: Are You Passionate about Your Business?
Source date: 2022-11-09 Browse 2022
LuAnn Buchler joins Dr. Misner to talk about why passion is the key to your success in both business and networking.
Episode #778
Episode 778: Humility Makes for a Great Networker (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2022-10-05 Browse 2022
Humility and success are not mutually exclusive. This week, Dr. Misner shares nine ways that great networkers demonstrate their humility.
Episode #749
Episode 749: How Do You End a Conversation? (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2022-03-16 Browse 2022
How do you end a conversation at a networking event? Thank the person, get their contact info, and make an introduction if you can.
Episode #745
Episode 745: Networking Up, Revised (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2022-02-16 Browse 2022
The most important thing to remember when making connections with people who are more successful than you are is “Don’t sell to them!”
Episode #744
Episode 744: Networking Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Source date: 2022-02-09 Browse 2022
Networking is a marathon, not a sprint. You have to slow down in order to get results. Take time to build relationships with new contacts.
Episode #741
Episode 741: Premature Solicitation (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2022-01-19 Browse 2022
Asking for a referral before there’s a relationship is not networking. It’s direct selling, and it’s never welcome.
Episode #739
Episode 739: Networking: A Matter of Life or Death
Source date: 2022-01-05 Browse 2022
Terry Hamill explains that to network up, you need clarity, tenacity, and personal connection to the network you build yourself.
Episode #716
Episode 716: Dude, Where Are My Wheels? (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2021-07-21 Browse 2021
Dr. Misner shares a story from his youth about how important networking is–even (or maybe especially) in rough neighborhoods.
Episode #704
Episode 704: Can You Network Too Much? (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2021-04-28 Browse 2021
This entry is part 31 of 33 in the series Ask Ivan If you network a lot and aren’t getting business, you might be networking too widely. Build fewer but deeper relationships instead.
Episode #690
Episode 690: Networking Strategies for Introverts
Source date: 2021-01-20 Browse 2021
Matthew Pollard joins Dr. Misner to share networking strategies for introverts that give them an edge by making use of their strengths.
Episode #684
Episode 684: Cause Networking (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2020-12-02 Browse 2020
Cause networking allows BNI members to help their local communities and create a heightened awareness of BNI at the same time.
Episode #679
Episode 679: How Young Do You Have to Be to Network?
Source date: 2020-10-28 Browse 2020
Don’t overlook your kids when it comes to networking. Friends, family, and employees can all help you make connections and referrals.
Episode #670
Episode 670: Networking Is a Contact Sport (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2020-08-26 Browse 2020
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.
Episode #667
Episode 667: Open Networking for Online Meetings
Source date: 2020-08-05 Browse 2020
To make open networking in online meetings more effective and get all your chapter members engaged, use breakout sessions strategically.
Episode #649
Episode 649: The 12 x 12 x 12 Rule
Source date: 2020-03-11 Browse 2020
Remember the 12 x 12 x 12 rule before you head to a networking event. Look professional, focus on the other person, and be memorable.
Episode #646
Episode 646: Is Your Network Deep or Shallow? (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2020-02-19 Browse 2020
Note: This is a rebroadcast of Episode 382. Synopsis Chances are your network is both deep and shallow. All networking connections start out shallow, and you often don’t know more about the people you meet at.
Episode #645
Episode 645: Humility Makes for a Great Networker
Source date: 2020-02-12 Browse 2020
This week, Dr. Misner shares nine ways that great networkers demonstrate their humility.
Episode #642
Episode 642: Plays Well with Others (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2020-01-22 Browse 2020
If you’re going to succeed at networking, you need to play well with others. You don’t have to like everybody in BNI. Jerks are not a reason to leave. Don’t let other people control your success.
Episode #637
Episode 637: The Networking Mentor
Source date: 2019-12-04 Browse 2019
In The Networking Mentor, Dr. Misner shows how mentoring a new BNI member takes the idea of Givers Gain to a whole new level.
Episode #634
Episode 634: Visibility Through Volunteering (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2019-11-13 Browse 2019
Involvement in service organization expands the depth and breadth of your networking. Volunteering is a serious commitment and increases your Visibility.
Episode #627
Episode 627: Self-Aware, Selfless, and Selfish (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2019-09-25 Browse 2019
To succeed at networking, you need to be self-aware, selfless, and selfish. Ask “How can I help you?” but also “How can I help you refer business to me?”
Episode #626
Episode 626: Collecting Business Cards is NOT Networking
Source date: 2019-09-18 Browse 2019
If you don’t make a meaningful connection, you might as well still be cold calling, no matter how many business cards you collect.
Episode #625
Episode 625: Cause Networking
Source date: 2019-09-11 Browse 2019
Cause networking allows BNI members to help their local communities and create a heightened awareness of BNI at the same time.
Episode #623
Episode 623: The 24/7/30 Follow-up System (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2019-08-28 Browse 2019
The 24/7/30 Follow-up System provides a proven method for developing relationships with new contacts you meet at networking events.
Episode #618
Episode 618: Talk to the Wallflowers
Source date: 2019-07-24 Browse 2019
Next time you’re at a networking event, introduce yourself to the wallflower. You could meet the next Bill Gates or Burt Rutan.
Episode #615
Episode 615: Ivan’s Inner Circle
Source date: 2019-07-03 Browse 2019
Introducing Ivan’s Inner Circle, which combines 22+ in-depth webinars, a private Facebook community, and live Q&A calls into the best networking and business education available.
Episode #597
Episode 597: Networking Wind Sprints (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2019-02-27 Browse 2019
If you do not learn to execute the fundamentals flawlessly, if you do not engage in the conditioning necessary, you will never be a champion on or off the field.
Episode #595
Episode 595: How Do You End a Conversation?
Source date: 2019-02-13 Browse 2019
How do you end a conversation at a networking event? Keep it simple. Thank them for the conversation, get their contact info, and make an introduction if you can.
Episode #588
Episode 588: Want Referrals? Don’t Bore Me To Tears
Source date: 2018-12-12 Browse 2018
To give your networking contacts the tools to find you referrals, tell the story from the client’s point of view. Facts tell; stories sell.
Episode #573
Episode 573: Dude, Where Are My Wheels?
Source date: 2018-08-29 Browse 2018
Dr. Misner shares a story from his youth about how important networking is–even (or maybe especially) in rough neighborhoods. If you have a story about a real-life networking lesson you learned, share it in the comments.
Episode #569
Episode 569: Body Language and Networking
Source date: 2018-08-01 Browse 2018
Body language can be a powerful attractant–or deterrent–in networking. Here are Dr. Misners answers to four questions that the media have asked over the years about body language and networking.
Episode #568
Episode 568: Networking Up, Part 2
Source date: 2018-07-25 Browse 2018
Dr. Misner shares more tips for “networking up.” The most important thing to remember when making connections with people who are more successful than you are is “Don’t sell to them!”
Episode #554
Episode 554: The Introvert’s Edge
Source date: 2018-04-18 Browse 2018
Dr. Misner talks to Matthew Pollard, author of The Introvert’s Edge, about why introverts have an advantage in sales–and networking.
Episode #546
Episode 546: Networking Scorecard
Source date: 2018-02-21 Browse 2018
People who are successful keep track of their business activities. The Networking Scorecard is a tool for keeping track of the things you do in the course of your week to build the effectiveness of your referral network.
Episode #544
Episode 544: 5 Great Questions to Ask at a Networking Event
Source date: 2018-02-07 Browse 2018
The easiest way to be seen as a bore is to talk about yourself. Your goal at a networking event is to make yourself memorable by not talking about yourself. In honor of International Networking Week, Dr. Misner shares.
Episode #542
Episode 542: How to Make a Million Dollars Networking
Source date: 2018-01-24 Browse 2018
Michael Maher joins Dr. Misner to talk about how he netted $1 million per year in referrals with the networking stack, home court advantage, and the generosity generation.
Episode #536
Episode 536: What My Children Taught Me about Networking
Source date: 2017-12-06 Browse 2017
If you want a powerful personal network, you have to go where your connections are instead of expecting them to come to where you are.
Episode #531
Episode 531: Why Is Positivity Important to Networking?
Source date: 2017-11-01 Browse 2017
Norm Dominguez joins Dr. Misner to talk about the Law of Positivity: “When you have and practice a Positive Attitude, you will become more excellent in whatever you do. Be Positive and you will be Happy.”
Episode #530
Episode 530: Networking Up
Source date: 2017-10-25 Browse 2017
“Networking Up” means connecting with people who are more successful than we are. Mike Macedonio joins Dr. Misner to show you how.
Episode #527
Episode 527: Will Social Media Replace Face-to-Face Networking?
Source date: 2017-10-04 Browse 2017
For most businesses, social media generates far less business than face-to-face networking. Find out where your business is coming from and put your efforts into the activities that provide the best results.
Episode #526
Episode 526: Plays Well with Others
Source date: 2017-09-27 Browse 2017
If you’re going to succeed at networking, you need to play well with others. You don’t have to like everybody in BNI. “Jerks” are not a reason to leave. Don’t let other people control your success.
Episode #525
Episode 525: Four Desperate Networkers
Source date: 2017-09-20 Browse 2017
Desperation is not referable. When people demonstrate these kinds of behaviors, it’s a telltale sign of desperation. Here are four types of desperate networker that you don’t want to emulate.
Episode #523
Episode 523: An Old Networker in a New Town
Source date: 2017-09-06 Browse 2017
Mickey Griffith joins Dr. Misner today to share his tips for making connections when you’re new to an area and don’t have an established network: trust in the system, network, and aim high.
Episode #519
Episode 519: Quantity Is Good, but Quality Is King
Source date: 2017-08-09 Browse 2017
Networking is more than just a numbers game. The quantity of your connections is important, but it’s the quality of your connections that makes them valuable. BNI works by building deep connections among small groups.
Episode #516
Episode 516: The Golden Rule of Networking (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2017-07-19 Browse 2017
Bob Burg joins Dr. Misner to share about keeping your business focused on providing value to your customers. Your business is not about you: it’s about everyone whose lives you choose to benefit and add value to.
Episode #512
Episode 512: Transactional vs. Relational (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2017-06-21 Browse 2017
Should networking be transactional or relational? People who focus first on relationship and then on business score much higher in success than those who focus first on business and then on the relationship.
Episode #502
Episode 502: Five of the Least Important Skills for Networking
Source date: 2017-04-12 Browse 2017
What’s the least important characteristic for a great networker? The answer that 3400 businesspeople gave in Dr. Misner’s survey might surprise you.
Episode #501
Episode 501: Seven Ways to Better Networking
Source date: 2017-04-05 Browse 2017
Want to be a better networker? Dr. Misner recently surveyed 3400 business people about the top behaviors they’d like to see in a great networker. Here are the top 7 results.
Episode #497
Episode 497: Know Your Verb, Get Better Results
Source date: 2017-03-08 Browse 2017
Verbs increase your persuasion power. Great leaders are all about action, and you should be too. Discover your verb to achieve greater networking success.
Episode #493
Episode 493: What Makes a Great Networker?
Source date: 2017-02-08 Browse 2017
Dr. Misner surveyed 3400 businesspeople around the world and asked them what makes a great networker. Here’s what they said you need to do to.
Episode #484
Episode 484: The Networking Trick to Increase Business (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2016-11-23 Browse 2016
Learn how you can become the source of referrals for all your clients and customers, and bring business into your BNI chapter.
Episode #478
Episode 478: Remembering Names
Source date: 2016-10-12 Browse 2016
This four-step process can help you in remembering the names of people you meet at networking events–and elsewhere.
Episode #476
Episode 476: It’s Not About Who You Know
Source date: 2016-09-28 Browse 2016
It’s not what you know or who you know–it’s how well you know them. If you approach networking with a genuine desire to get to know others, you’re going to increase your success. This applies not only to fellow BNI.
Episode #474
Episode 474: A Lesson in Leadership
Source date: 2016-09-14 Browse 2016
Dr. Misner shares a story from John C. Maxwell that illustrates both leadership and networking principles. Don’t expect something for nothing, be prepared, and take notes, and only ask for a referral if they think.
Episode #473
Episode 473: A Global Approach to Networking (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2016-09-07 Browse 2016
The only differences in networking globally are the macro-cultural differences. Ultimately, people are very similar. Business around the world is about building trust. Networking strategy comes down to investing in.
Episode #470
Episode 470: Coin-Operated Networking
Source date: 2016-08-17 Browse 2016
If you make referral marketing into a transactional process, it will absolutely, categorically fail. You have to enter into the philosophy of Givers Gain, which is based on reciprocity. By working with people over time.
Episode #468
Episode 468: Can You Network Too Much?
Source date: 2016-08-03 Browse 2016
This entry is part 15 of 33 in the series Ask Ivan Can a person network too much within the BNI framework? If you network a lot and aren’t getting business, you might be networking too widely. Concentrate on developing.
Episode #466
Episode 466: Networking with Competitors
Source date: 2016-07-20 Browse 2016
This entry is part 13 of 33 in the series Ask Ivan Your competitors give you an opportunity to collaborate and serve the client much more effectively. Create relationships with people whose strengths are different from.
Episode #457
Episode 457: Get Your Act Together (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2016-05-18 Browse 2016
Here are some tips for positioning yourself as a professional when you go to networking events.
Episode #455
Episode 455: People Hate Networking…Not!
Source date: 2016-05-04 Browse 2016
There’s a perception in the media that people hate networking. But when Dr. Misner conducted a survey of 12,000 people for his book Business Networking and Sex–Not What You Think, only 6% said they were not comfortable.
Episode #454
Episode 454: Four Behavioral Styles to Know
Source date: 2016-04-27 Browse 2016
Understanding a person’s predominant behavioral style allows you to develop a stronger working relationship with potential networking partners.
Episode #448
Episode 448: The 24/7/30 Follow-up System
Source date: 2016-03-16 Browse 2016
Today’s topic comes from Dr. Misner’s book Avoiding the Networking Disconnect. Dr. Misner’s co-author Brennan Scanlon came up with this system for following up with new contacts after meeting them at networking events..
Episode #447
Episode 447: Don’t Stop Networking, Just Start Doing It Right
Source date: 2016-03-09 Browse 2016
Dr. Misner recently read an article in a major business publication entitled “Stop Networking.” The author complained that the process of networking is mercenary and that instead of “networking”, you should Focus on.
Episode #444
Episode 444: Networking Wind Sprints
Source date: 2016-02-17 Browse 2016
If you do not learn to execute the fundamentals flawlessly, if you do not engage in the conditioning necessary, you will never be a champion on or off the field.
Episode #443
Episode 443: Time Spent Networking
Source date: 2016-02-10 Browse 2016
This entry is part 9 of 33 in the series Ask Ivan How much time should you spend networking? Ideally, about 8 hours a week. Successful people are never too busy to network: they hire staff to take care of other jobs so.
Episode #437
Episode 437: Self-Aware, Selfless, and Selfish
Source date: 2015-12-16 Browse 2015
To succeed at networking, you need to be self-aware, selfless, and selfish. Ask “How can I help you?” but also “How can I help you refer business to me?”
Episode #431
Episode 431: How Your Name Tag Could Be Hurting You
Source date: 2015-11-04 Browse 2015
Tiffanie Kellog joins Dr. Misner to explain how your BNI name tag could be hurting your networking efforts.
Episode #424
Episode 424: Networking Is a Contact Sport
Source date: 2015-09-16 Browse 2015
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.
Episode #413
Episode 413: You Achieve What You Measure (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2015-07-01 Browse 2015
This is a rebroadcast of Episode 243. Synopsis In the course of research for his book Business Networking and Sex (Not What You Think), Dr. Misner found that people who had a system for tracking the money they.
Episode #405
Episode 405: What’s Your Excuse for Not Following Up? (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2015-05-06 Browse 2015
Dr. Misner accepts no excuses for not following up with new contacts you meet at big networking events. To make it easier, he’s providing two templates, one for the “B” list and one for the “A” list.
Episode #402
Episode 402: The Networking Disconnect (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2015-04-15 Browse 2015
More than half the people at a 500-person networking event raised their hands when asked if they had come hoping to sell something, but not one had come hoping to buy something. This is the Networking Disconnect.
Episode #398
Episode 398: People Are Talking about You. Are You in the Conversation? (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2015-03-18 Browse 2015
Word of mouth marketing is always working. It just may not be working in your favor. Online networking makes it possible to stay more engaged and guide the conversation. Because of that, you have to participate. Set up.
Episode #391
Episode 391: World’s Worst Networker (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2015-01-28 Browse 2015
Tim Houston, Area Director for BNI NYC Outer Boroughs, joins Dr. Misner today to talk about his best-selling book, The World’s Worst Networker. (Rebroadcast of Episode 201)
Episode #380
Episode 380: Finding Your Inner Networker
Source date: 2014-10-29 Browse 2014
Both new and experienced BNI members can benefit from reading this short guide to success in networking. Find your inner networker and learn to love networking!
Episode #379
Episode 379: Being in Sync with Your Networking Partners (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2014-10-22 Browse 2014
This is a rebroadcast of Episode 172. Synopsis When Dr. Misner and his wife Beth were on safari in South Africa, there was a suspension bridge between the main lodge and the guest suites. When they didn’t walk in sync,.
Episode #376
Episode 376: A Global Approach to Networking
Source date: 2014-10-01 Browse 2014
The only differences in networking globally are the macro-cultural differences. Ultimately, people are very similar. Business around the world is about building trust. Networking strategy comes down to investing in.
Episode #375
Episode 375: The Number 1 Trait of a Master Networker (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2014-09-24 Browse 2014
BNI conducted a survey for the book Masters of Networking that asked business professionals what the most important traits of a master networker were. The most important trait was following up on referrals.
Episode #371
Episode 371: Five Things I Learned from BNI
Source date: 2014-08-27 Browse 2014
Jacob Jun of Candor Studios, a member of BNI Valley Networking in Salinas, joins Dr. Misner today to share 5 things he has learned in BNI.
Episode #362
Episode 362: Visibility through Volunteering
Source date: 2014-06-25 Browse 2014
Dr. Misner has recommended getting involved in service organizations since he wrote his very first book. Involvement in these groups expands the depth and breadth of your networking. In this episode, he thought he’d.
Episode #360
Episode 360: Offline & Online Networking (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2014-06-11 Browse 2014
This is a rebroadcast of Episode 117. Synopsis Today’s special guest is Mirna Bard and her topic is aligning online social networking with in-person networking. Here are some things you need to remember about social.
Episode #356
Episode 356: 5 Tips for Using LinkedIn (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2014-05-14 Browse 2014
This is a rebroadcast of Episode 225. Synopsis LinkedIn is the top site for online business networking. There’s an official BNI group there, where members can share ideas with each other. Here are some ways you can get.
Episode #341
Episode 341: International Networking Week 2014
Source date: 2014-01-29 Browse 2014
International Networking Week begins on February 3rd and runs until February 7th. The topic for International Networking Week 2014 comes from a question asked by Stewart Emery: “Who’s in your room?” Imagine that you.
Episode #339
Episode 339: Networking at Non-Networking Events
Source date: 2014-01-15 Browse 2014
Priscilla came up with this week’s topic. She’s been the educational coordinator for her chapter and has been going through Networking Like a Pro and she was particularly struck by the chapter on Networking at.
Episode #337
Episode 337: Three Essential Questions (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2013-12-18 Browse 2013
This is a rebroadcast of Episode 158. Synopsis This week Dr. Misner provides three essential questions to ask yourself in order to develop a networking strategy and decide which networking events to attend. Who are my.
Episode #331
Episode 331: Engage in Networking Education (Get Connected–Stay Connected, Part 2)
Source date: 2013-11-06 Browse 2013
This entry is in the series Get Connected Stay Connected Synopsis BNI Great Lakes District Director Deanna Tucci-Schmitt joins Dr. Misner this week for the second episode in the “Get Connected–Stay Connected” series..
Episode #325
Episode 325: Spray and Pray
Source date: 2013-09-25 Browse 2013
An associate of Dr. Misner’s related an interesting story about someone whose idea of being good at networking was to collect as many business cards as possible at every event, enter them into her database, and start.
Episode #322
Episode 322: Branding & Networking
Source date: 2013-09-04 Browse 2013
Update 03/26/2018: At the time this episode was released, there was an offer for a free audiobook download. The original audiobook download is no longer available, but for now you can still get the PDF of Branding.
Episode #318
Episode 318: 50-70 Members at a BNI Meeting (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2013-08-07 Browse 2013
This is a rebroadcast of Episode 186. Synopsis Welcome back to Tom Fleming, who joins Dr. Misner to tell us how you can run a BNI meeting with up to 70 members. Open Networking usually takes place 20-30 minutes before.
Episode #311
Episode 311: Why People Resist Networking
Source date: 2013-06-19 Browse 2013
Though most of the people who listen to this podcast don’t resist networking, it’s important to understand why others might resist it, in spite of the fact that other forms of marketing and advertising can be.
Episode #305
Episode 305: Networking Is Simple, but NOT Easy (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2013-05-08 Browse 2013
This is a rebroadcast of Episode 64. Synopsis This episode is based on a blog post Dr. Misner wrote. Successful networking isn’t about what you know, it’s about what you do. Ignorance on fire is better than knowledge.
Episode #290
Episode 290: The Number 1 Trait of a Master Networker (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2013-01-23 Browse 2013
The number 1 trait of a master networker is follow-up. The best system for following up is the one you’re going to use.
Episode #273
Episode 273: Not a Born Networker? Not a Problem.
Source date: 2012-09-12 Browse 2012
Most people are not born networkers, but networking is a skill anyone can learn. Commit to learning and engaging and you can become a great networker.
Episode #270
Episode 270: Congruent in Words and Actions
Source date: 2012-08-22 Browse 2012
We’ve all seen people at networking meetings who promise that their products or services will deliver something that they themselves obviously don’t have. If you are promoting yourself as a wellness coach but you’re.
Episode #268
Episode 268: What’s in It for Me? (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2012-08-08 Browse 2012
This is a rebroadcast of Episode 50. Synopsis How do you avoid people whose only interest in networking is “What’s in it for me?” Look for the signs of people who believe in giving as part of networking: They ask how.
Episode #267
Episode 267: Five Networking Personalities
Source date: 2012-08-01 Browse 2012
Dr. Misner encounters five basic personality types in BNI. The Hermit: No network, no positive message, not good with prospects or sales. Technology- and systems- rather than people-oriented. They can learn to succeed.
Episode #263
Episode 263: Networking Lessons from Nature (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2012-07-04 Browse 2012
This is a rebroadcast of Episode 112, originally published on July 8th, 2009, while Dr. Misner was in Tokyo. Synopsis Today’s networking lesson comes from dry farming techniques practiced in Napa Valley vineyards. The.
Episode #262
Episode 262: Headed for Asia? Pack These Tips
Source date: 2012-06-27 Browse 2012
In response to a request from Entrepreneur.com. Dr. Misner consulted with some BNI colleagues for tips on doing business and networking in Asia. BNI Taiwan National Director Jihong Hall explains that “face” is.
Episode #259
Episode 259: Why Make All the Mistakes?
Source date: 2012-06-06 Browse 2012
Sometimes we make networking harder than it really is. To become a great networker, learn from other people’s successes and mistakes.
Episode #256
Episode 256: The 10 Commandments of Business Networking (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2012-05-16 Browse 2012
This is a rebroadcast of Episode 99, published in April 2009. Melinda Potcher adapted Dr. Misner’s Ten Commandments of Networking (discussed in Episode 32 and Episode 33 of this podcast) into the Ten Commandments of.
Episode #253
Episode 253: Peach Wine and Networking
Source date: 2012-04-25 Browse 2012
Emory Cowan of BNI Colorado joins Dr. Misner for today’s podcast. He tells a story about the time he tried to make peach wine from some leftover Georgia peaches, following a recipe from his parents’ farm. After a few.
Episode #248
Episode 248: Networking Faux Pas (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2012-03-21 Browse 2012
This episode is a rebroadcast of Episode 107, from 2009. Dr. Misner shares three networking faux pas that he’s run into over the years. Not responding quickly to referral partners. Don’t put off returning phone calls.
Episode #243
Episode 243: You Achieve What You Measure
Source date: 2012-02-15 Browse 2012
In the course of research for his book Business Networking and Sex (Not What You Think), Dr. Misner found that people who had a system for tracking the money they generated were more likely to feel that networking.
Episode #242
Episode 242: The Golden Rule of Networking
Source date: 2012-02-08 Browse 2012
This week Bob Burg, author of It’s Not About You: A Little Story About What Matters Most in Business, joins Dr. Misner in honor of International Networking Week. Bob reminds us that people only do business with those.
Episode #241
Episode 241: Online Networks Lag Behind
Source date: 2012-02-01 Browse 2012
According to one of the surveys conducted for Business Networking and Sex—Not What You Think, referral networks have an 82.8% success rate in terms of generating business, while online networks only have a 27.4%.
Episode #240
Episode 240: International Networking Week 2012
Source date: 2012-01-25 Browse 2012
International Networking Week will take place February 6-10, 2012. There are events around the world, focused on bringing people together to network with each other. Visit www.internationalnetworkingweek.com to find.
Episode #238
Episode 238: Business Networking and Sex
Source date: 2012-01-11 Browse 2012
Gender differences in networking are real–and you need to understand and adopt the style of the opposite sex to succeed.
Episode #234
Episode 234: Transactional vs. Relational
Source date: 2011-12-07 Browse 2011
Should networking be transactional or relational? People who focus first on relationship and then on business score much higher in success than those who focus first on business and then on the relationship.
Episode #226
Episode 226: Networking Vampires
Source date: 2011-10-12 Browse 2011
Networking vampires are people who aren’t trying to add value, only to make sales. These are the people who use networking events as a form of face-to-face cold calling. They can suck the life out of your networking.
Episode #225
Episode 225: Five Tips for Using LinkedIn
Source date: 2011-10-05 Browse 2011
LinkedIn is the top site for online business networking. There’s an official BNI group there, where members can share ideas with each other. Here are some ways you can get more out of LinkedIn. Connect with more people.
Episode #219
Episode 219: 5 Questions to Leave a Lasting Impression (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2011-08-24 Browse 2011
Today’s podcast is a rebroadcast of Episode 144. Today’s podcast topic comes from Dr. Misner’s book Networking Like a Pro. Here are five questions to ask at networking events that will help you leave a lasting.
Episode #213
Episode 213: “Networking with Social Media”
Source date: 2011-07-13 Browse 2011
Social media expert Gail Nott of Nott Limited joins Dr. Misner today to talk about networking with social media. The three main topics are Setting Boundaries, Connecting with Your Top 3 Referral Partners, and Asking.
Episode #212
Episode 212: The 8-Step Referral Process
Source date: 2011-07-06 Browse 2011
Today’s podcast is drawn from Networking Like a Pro, pages 155-164 (first printing). The referral process is a system with feedback built into it. There are 8 steps. Your source discovers a referral opportunity for.
Episode #202
Episode 202: Great Opening Question
Source date: 2011-04-27 Browse 2011
Dr. Misner joins us from Big Bear this week, where he and his co-authors are working on Business Networking and Sex—Not What You Think. A few months ago Dr. Misner met someone at an event who asked him a question he.
Episode #201
Episode 201: World’s Worst Networker
Source date: 2011-04-20 Browse 2011
Tim Houston, Area Director for BNI NYC Outer Boroughs, joins Dr. Misner today to talk about his best-selling book, The World’s Worst Networker: Lessons Learned by the Best from the Absolute Worst. Tim is part of Dr..
Episode #200
Episode 200: What’s Your Excuse for Not Following Up?
Source date: 2011-04-13 Browse 2011
Dr. Misner accepts no excuses for not following up with new contacts you meet at big networking events. To make it easier, he’s providing two templates, one for the “B” list and one for the “A” list. Always remind the.
Episode #199
Episode 199: “Sorting Out Who’s Who”
Source date: 2011-04-06 Browse 2011
How often have you come home from a large networking event with a huge stack of business cards and wondered, “Now what?” Here are some tips for sorting out your potential prospects and referral partners from the rest..
Episode #196
Episode 196: Three Networking Trends to Watch
Source date: 2011-03-16 Browse 2011
This week Dr. Misner wants to discuss three trends for business networking in the next 10 years: Integration of face-to-face and online networking opportunities, including niche social networks like BNI Connect..
Episode #192
Episode 192: “What Richard Branson Can Teach You About Networking”
Source date: 2011-02-16 Browse 2011
Someone recently asked Dr. Misner about the importance of eye contact to networking, and what came to mind was his experience meeting Sir Richard Branson, who has absolute laser focus on anyone he meets. The only.
Episode #191
Episode 191: One-to-Ones Equal More Referrals
Source date: 2011-02-09 Browse 2011
In honor of International Networking Week, Dr. Misner has brought in special guest Allen Buchanan from the Champions chapter of SoCal BNI to talk about how to get more referrals by having more one-to-one meetings. When.
Episode #190
Episode 190: “International Networking Week 2011”
Source date: 2011-02-02 Browse 2011
BNI’s fifth annual International Networking Week starts on February 7th. The purpose of International Networking week is to recognize the role that networking plays in the success of businesses around the world. BNI.
Episode #186
Episode 186: 50-70 Members at a BNI Meeting
Source date: 2011-01-05 Browse 2011
Happy New Year and welcome back to Tom Fleming, who joins Dr. Misner to tell us how you can run a BNI meeting with up to 70 members. Open Networking usually takes place 20-30 minutes before the meeting. Chapter.
Episode #183
Episode 183: “Ten Networking Questions”
Source date: 2010-12-01 Browse 2010
Today Dr. Misner presents us with ten networking questions from his good friend Bob Burg, author of Endless Referrals. You won’t need to ask all ten questions in any one conversation. How did you get started in your.
Episode #179
Episode 179: The Networking Disconnect
Source date: 2010-11-03 Browse 2010
More than half the people at a 500-person networking event raised their hands when asked if they had come hoping to sell something, but not one had come hoping to buy something. This is the Networking Disconnect. You.
Episode #175
Episode 175: “7 Ways to Connect with Networking Partners”
Source date: 2010-10-06 Browse 2010
Today’s podcast comes from a post in Ivan’s blog on Entrepreneur.com. Arrange a one-to-one meeting. Extend an invitation to a networking event. Set up a recreational activity. Arrange a group activity for clients..
Episode #172
Episode 172: “Being in Sync With Your Networking Partners”
Source date: 2010-09-15 Browse 2010
When Dr. Misner and his wife Beth were on safari in South Africa, there was a suspension bridge between the main lodge and the guest suites. When they didn’t walk in sync, the flexing of the bridge jarred them, but if.
Episode #170
Episode 170: Get Your Act Together
Source date: 2010-09-01 Browse 2010
Here are some tips for positioning yourself as a professional when you go to networking events. Look the part. Don’t wear jeans to a professional networking event. Be well-rested if you’re going to a morning event..
Episode #163
Episode 163: “Dos and Don’ts of Social Networking”
Source date: 2010-07-14 Browse 2010
Dr. Misner is recording this podcast early because he’s going on Safari in Africa this week. Here are some suggestions on how to use social media effectively. If you have a social media expert in your chapter, talk to.
Episode #161
Episode 161: “Make the Connection”
Source date: 2010-06-30 Browse 2010
Here are some tips for networking with strangers—at a chamber mixer, or with visitors at BNI meetings. They come from Alice Ostrower’s article in Masters of Networking. Get the person’s attention by showing interest..
Episode #158
Episode 158: “Three Essential Questions”
Source date: 2010-06-09 Browse 2010
This week Dr. Misner provides three essential questions to ask yourself in order to develop a networking strategy and decide which networking events to attend. Who are my best prospects? Are they businesses or.
Episode #153
Episode 153: “The Greatest Weakness of Networking”
Source date: 2010-05-05 Browse 2010
This week Dr. Misner joins us from BNI’s German-speaking conference in Switzerland to talk about a Referral Institute-sponsored study. In response to the first question, “Has networking played a role in your success?”.
Episode #146
Episode 146: Visibility Through Touchpoints
Source date: 2010-03-17 Browse 2010
Dr. Misner is joined today by special guest Rick Itzkowich, who specializes in helping BNI members triple their referrals using LinkedIn to complement their offline networking. Here are some facts and figures behind.
Episode #144
Episode 144: “Five Questions to Leave a Lasting Impression”
Source date: 2010-03-03 Browse 2010
Today’s podcast topic comes from Dr. Misner’s book Networking Like a Pro. Here are five questions to ask at networking events that will help you leave a lasting impression on the people you meet. What do you like best.
Episode #141
Episode 141: “Referral Mining”
Source date: 2010-02-10 Browse 2010
A chauffeur told Dr. Misner a story about a mine owner explained that it would take 11 years before his next mining operation would produce any revenue. Networking and referral networking can also take time to pay off..
Episode #140
Episode 140: “Business Networking Predictions for 2010”
Source date: 2010-02-03 Browse 2010
It’s International Networking Week! Check out our YouTube video if you haven’t seen it. In this episode, Dr. Misner looks into his crystal ball and makes some Business (Networking) Predictions for 2010. The economy.
Episode #138
Episode 138: The Number 1 Trait of a Master Networker
Source date: 2010-01-20 Browse 2010
BNI surveyed business professionals about the most important traits of a master networker. Number 1? Following up on referrals.
Episode #134
Episode 134: Building a Think Tank for Your Business
Source date: 2009-12-09 Browse 2009
Not all networking is about referrals. Sometimes networking is about sharing knowledge. Learn to build a “think tank” for your business by connecting with experts in your own field.
Episode #132
Episode 132: Five Ways to Encourage Employees to Network
Source date: 2009-11-25 Browse 2009
Building a business through word of mouth is everyone’s job. Here are five tips to develop a networking mindset in your staff.
Episode #126
Episode 126: Networking—It’s More Than Just Talking Business
Source date: 2009-10-14 Browse 2009
A referral relationship is more than just doing business. You need to find common ground on a personal level. The GAINS Exchange can help.
Episode #125
Episode 125: “Take Off Your Bib”
Source date: 2009-10-07 Browse 2009
Networking will never work if you’re here for yourself. You need to take off your bib, put on your apron, and learn to serve other people.
Episode #124
Episode 124: “People Are Talking About You. Are You in the Conversation?”
Source date: 2009-09-30 Browse 2009
Word of mouth marketing is always working. It just may not be working in your favor. Online networking makes it possible to stay more engaged and guide the conversation. Because of that, you have to participate. Go to.
Episode #121
Episode 121: Fast Track with Networking Secrets
Source date: 2009-09-09 Browse 2009
This week Melinda McNeely and Mary Alice Griffin from the Golden Triangle Referral Group in Texas join Dr. Misner to share their experiences with the BNI Fast Track Program from del Fuego. Here are some of the results.
Episode #120
Episode 120: “Welcoming Visitors to BNI”
Source date: 2009-09-02 Browse 2009
Dr. Misner had an experience at a restaurant in Japan that inspired today’s podcast. The waitress and all the patrons greeted every new arrival with “Welcome to the restaurant.” Shouldn’t a networking group be just as.
Episode #118
Episode 118: “Offline & Online Networking, Part 2”
Source date: 2009-08-19 Browse 2009
In this week’s podcast, special guest Mirna Bard continues where we left off in Episode 17 with her rules for successful online and offline networking. Have a strategy. Listen. No hard selling or spamming. Be genuine..
Episode #117
Episode 117: Offline & Online Networking, Part 1
Source date: 2009-08-12 Browse 2009
Today’s special guest is Mirna Bard and her topic is aligning online social networking with in-person networking. Here are some things you need to remember about social networking. It’s about people, not about.
Episode #112
Episode 112: Networking Lessons from Nature
Source date: 2009-07-08 Browse 2009
Dr. Misner reports from Tokyo, where he’s visiting BNI chapters with his daughter Cassie. Today’s networking lesson comes from dry farming techniques practiced in Napa Valley vineyards. The roots have to grow very deep.
Episode #107
Episode 107: “Networking Faux Pas”
Source date: 2009-06-03 Browse 2009
Dr. Misner shares three networking faux pas that he’s run into over the years. Not responding quickly to referral partners. Don’t put off returning phone calls to your referral partners even if you’re not sure they.
Episode #104
Episode 104: “The Networking Trick to Increase Business”
Source date: 2009-05-13 Browse 2009
Dr. Misner developed this technique for getting referrals in the earliest days of BNI. He realized that he needed to be the “go-to” guy whenever anyone needed a referral—to anyone. He started sending the following.
Episode #103
Episode 103: “Face-to-Face vs. Online Networking”
Source date: 2009-05-06 Browse 2009
A newspaper reporter in Stockholm put Dr. Misner on the spot about online networking, insisting that it would replace face-to-face networking. So Dr. Misner turned the tables on the reporter and asked “So why did you.
Episode #101
Episode 101: “How to Really Use LinkedIn”
Source date: 2009-04-22 Browse 2009
Dr. Misner is joined today by Jan Vermeiren, the author of Let’s Connect: a Practical Guide for Highly Effective Professional Networking. Jan’s new book, How to Really Use LinkedIn, is perfect for BNI members. Here’s.
Episode #99
Episode 99: The Ten Commandments of Business Networking
Source date: 2009-04-08 Browse 2009
Melinda Potcher adapted Dr. Misner’s Ten Commandments of Networking into the Ten Commandments of Business Networking.
Episode #97
Episode 97: OMG–I’m an Introvert?
Source date: 2009-03-25 Browse 2009
BNI is perfect for situational introverts, because it creates a small group with a structured networking environment.
Episode #95
Episode 95: “Find an Accountability Partner”
Source date: 2009-03-11 Browse 2009
Accountability is critical to networking. It forces us to get out of our cave. Find someone in your BNI chapter to be your accountability partner to keep you on track. Here are seven questions to help you find the.
Episode #90
Episode 90: PR and International Networking Week
Source date: 2009-02-04 Browse 2009
International Networking Week is the culmination of BNI’s public relations efforts. During International Networking Week, BNI holds events to demonstrate the benefit of networking to different groups. PR helps you.
Episode #87
Episode 87: “Networking Curriculum at iLearning Global”
Source date: 2009-01-14 Browse 2009
The common denominator of successful people is continuous education. The average person’s salary barely keeps up with inflation. Top achievers, who are continually learning and growing, double their income every 3-5.
Episode #84
Episode 84: Get Value for Your Time
Source date: 2008-12-10 Browse 2008
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by commitments and obligations. You can’t get wasted time back. Here are a few tips to help you get a high return on your networking investment. Be “on” 24/7: opportunities can come at any.
Episode #82
Episode 82: Develop a Magnetic Personality
Source date: 2008-11-26 Browse 2008
Today’s podcast comes from Dr. Misner’s new book, The 29% Solution. There are two elements involved in becoming a networking magnet: Your ability to attract people Your approachability In order to stand out from your.
Episode #66
Episode 66: “Networking Surveys”
Source date: 2008-08-06 Browse 2008
This week, Dr. Misner invites you to take the surveys at BNI.com, then print the results and bring them to your meeting. Here are a few results of the surveys: 75% of respondents network for new business, while only 8%.
Episode #64
Episode 64: Networking Is Simple, but Not Easy
Source date: 2008-07-23 Browse 2008
This episode is based on a blog post Dr. Misner wrote. Successful networking isn’t about what you know, it’s about what you do. Ignorance on fire is better than knowledge on ice. The only thing more powerful is.
Episode #61
Episode 61: Stay in Your Flame
Source date: 2008-07-02 Browse 2008
Dr. Misner wants to thank the BNI members in Hong Kong and Malaysia where he gave a number of presentations this past week. At the global networking conference in Kuala Lumpur, Dr. Misner attended a presentation by.
Episode #53
Episode 53: Global Networking
Source date: 2008-05-07 Browse 2008
In this episode, Dr. Misner calls in from Toronto to talk about Global Networking with Niri S. Patel from Yorkshire and Robert French from Korea. So why would people want to network internationally? To be really.
Episode #50
Episode 50: What’s in It for Me?
Source date: 2008-04-16 Browse 2008
How do you avoid people whose only interest in networking is “What’s in it for me?” Look for the signs of people who believe in giving as part of networking: They ask how they can help you—and really mean it—before.
Episode #47
Episode 47: BNI’s Word of Mouth Curriculum
Source date: 2008-03-26 Browse 2008
This week, Dr. Misner talks with Flynn Nogueira and Sara Minnis of del Fuego, Inc, producers of the BNI CDs, just came from a BNI regional event, where they launched Networking Secrets. Everyone thought it was.
Episode #44
Episode 44: “Networking Trends”
Source date: 2008-03-05 Browse 2008
Dr. Misner looks into his crystal ball to see the future of networking. Online and face-to-face networking will both continue to flourish. Dr. Misner recommends the following two online networks: Ecademy and Fast Pitch.
Episode #42
Episode 42: BNI Networking Secrets
Source date: 2008-02-20 Browse 2008
Ivan Miser interviews Jean Heller from the Referral Masters BNI Group in Florida about the BNI Networking Secrets CD Set. So why buy CDs if you’ve already had the training and read the books? Ease of Listening “Leaky.
Episode #40
Episode 40: “Networking with Brian Tracy”
Source date: 2008-02-06 Browse 2008
Dr. Misner talks with special guest Brian Tracy about how BNI is like exercise machinery. The only question about whether BNI works is “How often do you use it, and how long do you use it each time?”
Episode #38
Episode 38: International Networking Week
Source date: 2008-01-23 Browse 2008
International Networking week is a BNI initiative—but other organizations are welcome to participate. Chase’s Calendar of Events has already recognized International Networking Week. International Networking Week.
Episode #34
Episode 34: Networking at Conferences and Trade Shows
Source date: 2007-12-12 Browse 2007
BNI does participate in trade shows, and so do many individual BNI members. Here are some tips for making a trade show or conference effective for building your business. Make new friends: you’re there to network. Meet.
Episode #33
Episode 33: The Ten Commandments of Networking, Part II
Source date: 2007-12-05 Browse 2007
Dr. Misner brings you commandments 6-10 for networking successfully at a mixer. For the first 5 commandments, listen to Episode 32.
Episode #32
Episode 32: The Ten Commandments of Networking, Part I
Source date: 2007-11-28 Browse 2007
Have your networking tools with you. Set a goal for the event. Act like a host. Ask questions and listen. Don’t try to close a deal.
Episode #31
Episode 31: Givers Gain Chapter 5
Source date: 2007-11-21 Browse 2007
This entry is part 1 of 14 in the series Givers Gain Synopsis Dr. Misner talks about his decision to sell off his consulting practice and focus 100% on BNI, as described in Chapter 5 of Givers Gain. Networking is.
Episode #26
Episode 26: Why Business Networking Works
Source date: 2007-10-10 Browse 2007
In This Episode, Dr. Misner Explains Why Business Networking Works – In Every Business. Ivan’s In New York City On His Book Tour Masters Of Sales Has Just Hit #6 On The New York Times Bestsellers List When Using.
Episode #24
Episode 24: Speed Networking
Source date: 2007-09-26 Browse 2007
In This Episode, Dr. Misner Explains What Speed Networking Is, How He Feels It Can Be Best Used, and How BNI Chapters Can Employ It If They Choose To: Ivan Likes Speed Networking For Its Ability To Elevate Your.
Episode #20
Episode 20: Masters of Sales
Source date: 2007-08-29 Browse 2007
– In This Episode, Dr. Misner Tells Us About His 10th Book, Masters Of Sales, Including: This Is The Third In His “Masters” Series, Following Masters of Networking And Masters Of Success Contributors Include Brian.
Episode #17
Episode 17: The Six “Ps” of Networking
Source date: 2007-08-08 Browse 2007
The most important thing to remember about the Six Ps of Networking is that It’s all about people!
Episode #8
Episode 8: Six Degrees of Separation
Source date: 2007-05-30 Browse 2007
– In this episode, Dr. Misner explodes the myth of Six Degrees of Separation and uses it to explain that networking doesn’t just happen, it’s a skill which can – and must – be developed to increase the number of people.
Episode #2
Episode 2: The Key To Networking
Source date: 2007-04-18 Browse 2007
– In this episode Dr. Ivan Misner, Founder and Chairman of BNI, discusses: His Visits To BNI Chapters in Scandinavia “The Key To Networking” The Universal Language of Referrals Building Professional Networking.
Episode #1
Episode 1: Welcome To The BNI Podcast!
Source date: 2007-04-11 Browse 2007
This is the first episode of the Official BNI Podcast. Synopsis – In this episode Dr. Ivan Misner, Founder and Chairman of BNI, the world’s largest business networking organization, explains why he has chosen to start.