Episode #934
Episode 934: Comparing Our Inside to Other People’s Outside
Source date: 2025-10-29 Browse 2025
Comparison is the thief of joy, so follow Ivan Misner’s tips for surviving in the age of social media highlight reels.
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Episode #928
Episode 928: Using LinkedIn to Grow Your Chapter
Source date: 2025-09-17 Browse 2025
Tom Etherington explains how to work with the other members of your chapter to develop a strategic visitor invite campaign using LinkedIn.
Episode #830
Episode 830: Inviting Visitors Through Social Media
Source date: 2023-10-11 Browse 2023
Darren Jamieson explains the most effective method for inviting visitors to your BNI chapter through social media.
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 #706
Episode 706: Use Your LinkedIn Profile to Increase VCP
Source date: 2021-05-12 Browse 2021
Tom Etherington returns to the podcast with tips for maximizing your LinkedIn profile for visibility, credibility, and profitability.
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 #561
Episode 561: Is a Facebook Endorsement Really a Referral? (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2018-06-06 Browse 2018
A Facebook “Like” is an endorsement, but not a referral. It’s okay to ask members to “like” each other’s pages and thank them for it.
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 #467
Episode 467: Is a Facebook Endorsement Really a Referral?
Source date: 2016-07-27 Browse 2016
This entry is part 14 of 33 in the series Ask Ivan Dr. Misner believes a Facebook “Like” is an endorsement, but not a referral. Your group can ask members to “Like” each other’s pages and recognize them for doing so.
Episode #440
Episode 440: Why the Rules?
Source date: 2016-01-20 Browse 2016
This entry is part 8 of 33 in the series Ask Ivan Synopsis Do you have a burning question for Dr. Misner? Ask on his Facebook page. This week’s question comes from Dave in the US. Members of his group ask “Why” about.
Episode #439
Episode 439: How to Handle a Bad Referral
Source date: 2016-01-13 Browse 2016
This entry is part 7 of 33 in the series Ask Ivan Synopsis This week we have another Ask Ivan question. Post your questions in the comments or on Dr. Misner’s Facebook Page. Jenny in Malaysia asks how to handle a bad.
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 #264
Episode 264: Who Has Inspired You?
Source date: 2012-07-11 Browse 2012
A post on the BNI Facebook page asking members who had influenced them generated a lot of responses, so Dr. Misner decided to share some of the people who had influenced him personally and professionally here on this.
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 #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 #180
Episode 180: Success Is Not an Entitlement
Source date: 2010-11-10 Browse 2010
This week is BNI’s International Conference; we’re celebrating 25 years since our foundation. Today Dr. Misner has a rant in response to an e-mail he received after posting to his fan page on Facebook. It comes from.
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 #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 #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.