Episode #538
Episode 538: The Collaborative Economy of BNI
Source date: 2017-12-20 Browse 2017
Chapters that embrace an abundance mentality, support their fellow chapters and support each other’s members build business and build the BNI brand.
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2017
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Episode #537
Episode 537: Specific Is Terrific for Referrals (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2017-12-13 Browse 2017
Dr. Misner leads an exercise to demonstrate how important it is to be specific in referral marketing. You need to tell people precisely how to refer you.
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 #535
Episode 535: Stepping on Your Toes in the Margins
Source date: 2017-11-29 Browse 2017
Josh Perry joins Dr. Misner to talk about how the people in your BNI chapter who “step on your toes” can be your best referral sources.
Episode #534
Episode 534: I’m Too Busy for BNI
Source date: 2017-11-22 Browse 2017
Think you’re too busy for BNI? Tiffanie Kellog shares four ways you can maximimze your BNI membership.
Episode #533
Episode 533: There’s No Substitute for a Good Substitute (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2017-11-15 Browse 2017
This is a rebroadcast of Episode 386. Synopsis Steve Tannuzzo joins Dr. Misner this week for what they expect will be one of the most unpopular podcasts in BNI history. It’s important to understand the appropriate use.
Episode #532
Episode 532: Why You Might Not Be Getting Referrals
Source date: 2017-11-08 Browse 2017
One of the big reasons for not getting referrals in BNI is not doing good weekly and featured presentations. Tiffanie Kellog shares common mistakes and how to fix them.
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 #529
Episode 529: Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2017-10-18 Browse 2017
Dr. Misner has used the expression “Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast” a number of times, but he’s never gone into detail about how. Today’s podcast focuses on the importance of culture in business success.
Episode #528
Episode 528: How Many Networks and How Many Hours?
Source date: 2017-10-11 Browse 2017
This entry is part 23 of 33 in the series Ask Ivan How many networks should you belong to, and how much time do you need to spend on them in order to achieve visibility and credibility? Dr. Misner explains in this.
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 #524
Episode 524: Thank You for Closed Business (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2017-09-13 Browse 2017
This week John Meyer joins Dr. Misner to talk about the Thank You for Closed Business (TYCB) system, which measures the business passed between BNI members.
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 #522
Episode 522: The Value of Visitors
Source date: 2017-08-30 Browse 2017
Visitors pass referrals to BNI members, whether or not they join. If everyone in every BNI chapter brought one visitor per month, the average chapter would experience a bump in thank-you-for-closed-business of $330,480.
Episode #521
Episode 521: The Misner Plan Revisited
Source date: 2017-08-23 Browse 2017
Dr. Misner discusses his new book, Healing Begins in the Kitchen: Get Well and Stay There with the Misner Plan, because you can’t get business and you can’t do business if you’re not healthy.
Episode #520
Episode 520: The Four Pillars of a Successful BNI Group (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2017-08-16 Browse 2017
Tim Paulin from BNI Louisiana Mississipi joins Dr. Misner this week to discuss the four pillars of a successful BNI group: visitors, well-run meetings, follow-up, and accountability.
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 #518
Episode 518: Want More Referrals? Show Up!
Source date: 2017-08-02 Browse 2017
By decreasing absences, BNI chapters dramatically increase membership and referrals. If your chapter is lax on attendance, it’s going to affect your pocketbook. If you want more referrals, show up!
Episode #517
Episode 517: Achieving the Power of 1
Source date: 2017-07-26 Browse 2017
Graphic communicator Colin Horner joins Dr. Misner on the BNI Podcast today to talk about the Power of 1 drives chapter performance in BNI. There are four tasks to complete each week and one task to complete each.
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 #515
Episode 515: Routines for Highly Successful Business People (Ask Ivan)
Source date: 2017-07-12 Browse 2017
This entry is part 22 of 33 in the series Ask Ivan Sue in British Columbia asks about the daily routine of successful business people. Dr. Misner shares his own routine.
Episode #514
Episode 514: How to Break Through the 20-Member Barrier (Ask Ivan)
Source date: 2017-07-05 Browse 2017
This entry is part 21 of 33 in the series Ask Ivan Have you had trouble growing your BNI chapter beyond 20 members? Listen for the recipe for BNI chapter success.
Episode #513
Episode 513: Creating a Great Chapter Culture (Ask Ivan)
Source date: 2017-06-28 Browse 2017
This entry is part 20 of 33 in the series Ask Ivan This week’s Ask Ivan question asks how to create a great culture in your BNI chapter. BNI’s core values show you the way to create a great chapter culture.
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 #511
Episode 511: Do Nonprofits Work in BNI?
Source date: 2017-06-14 Browse 2017
This entry is part 19 of 33 in the series Ask Ivan Christina asks how nonprofits can use BNI to support their mission. Dr. Misner shares ten benefits of BNI membership for nonprofits, even if they don’t have products.
Episode #510
Episode 510: The Leaky Bucket Syndrome
Source date: 2017-06-07 Browse 2017
Education is a leaky bucket. Making training part of a replicable system is the best way to prevent leaks. Never accept anyone onto your chapter’s leadership team who isn’t willing to go to the training.
Episode #509
Episode 509: Don’t Reinvent the Wheel
Source date: 2017-05-31 Browse 2017
This entry is part 18 of 33 in the series Ask Ivan Visitor orientations have been proven to work since the mid-1980s. They’re important because visitors don’t know what BNI is about or how it works. Your chapter needs.
Episode #508
Episode 508: 3 Keys to Using Written Testimonials (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2017-05-24 Browse 2017
This is a rebroadcast of Episode 111. Synopsis This is a follow-up to last week’s episode about asking for testimonials. There are three keys to using written testimonials successfully. Ask for written testimonials at.
Episode #507
Episode 507: Be a Dog with a Bone
Source date: 2017-05-17 Browse 2017
One of the reasons for Dr. Misner’s success is his persistence. If you want to be successful, pursue your objectives like a dog with a bone and don’t give up.
Episode #506
Episode 506: The Referral That Keeps on Giving
Source date: 2017-05-10 Browse 2017
Referrals to prospects are great–but referrals to referral sources can be even more valuable in the long run. Tiffanie Kellog joins Dr. Misner to talk about contact spheres in BNI.
Episode #505
Episode 505: 5 Points for a Great Visitors Day
Source date: 2017-05-03 Browse 2017
Nate Dominguez from BNI Arizona joins Dr. Misner to share 5 things your BNI chapter needs to do for a great Visitors Day. Preparation, teamwork, and fun are key ingredients for success.
Episode #504
Episode 504: Small Actions, Big Results (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2017-04-26 Browse 2017
This is a rebroadcast of Episode 46. Synopsis In this episode, Dr. Misner talks about strategic alliances and the need to gradually enhance relationships. Each member of a BNI group will contribute to your success. No.
Episode #503
Episode 503: Making People Feel Welcome in BNI (Ask Ivan Series)
Source date: 2017-04-19 Browse 2017
This entry is part 17 of 33 in the series Ask Ivan Making visitors and new members feel welcome makes a big difference to their experience of BNI. A person who doesn’t feel welcome won’t join. Don’t leave welcoming.
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 #500
Episode 500: Are Referrals Always Reciprocal? (Ask Ivan Series)
Source date: 2017-03-29 Browse 2017
This entry is part 16 of 33 in the series Ask Ivan Are you giving referrals and not getting them in return? Dr. Misner explains how to approach members of your BNI chapter who aren’t giving you referrals–without making.
Episode #499
Episode 499: $1.1m in Closed Business in One Week (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2017-03-22 Browse 2017
This week Dr. Misner shares one of the biggest weeks ever in BNI, from the BNI Professionals of Bellaire chapter in the BNI Houston West region. This chapter passed $1,132,087 in closed business in one week!
Episode #498
Episode 498: Do Memory Hooks Really Work?
Source date: 2017-03-15 Browse 2017
Memory hooks were never meant to be used with people who already know what you do. Instead, take a week-by-week approach to what you’re going to teach your fellow BNI members about how to refer you.
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 #496
Episode 496: Five Things I Learned from BNI (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2017-03-01 Browse 2017
Jacob Jun shares “Five Things I Learned in BNI”: How to package what I sell and present it; How to educate others; Customer service; I have experts to lean on; I am not alone.
Episode #495
Episode 495: Politics, Religion, and BNI
Source date: 2017-02-22 Browse 2017
Talking politics or religion in BNI is not a good idea. BNI is an international organization with chapters all around the world and members who belong to every religion. It can only succeed if it focuses on its mission.
Episode #494
Episode 494: Why Everyone Should Go to Leadership Training
Source date: 2017-02-15 Browse 2017
Shawn Yesner joins Dr. Misner to talk about Leadership Team training and why every member of your chapter should attend–not just to learn the position you’re going to serve in, but to make connections throughout the.
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 #492
Episode 492: Chambers and BNI (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2017-02-01 Browse 2017
This is a rebroadcast of Episode 366. Synopsis This week Barry Johnson, president and CEO of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, joins Dr. Misner to talk about the relationship between BNI and chambers of commerce..
Episode #491
Episode 491: 7 Strategies to Stay in Touch
Source date: 2017-01-25 Browse 2017
Dr. Misner shares 7 ways to stay in touch with the people who matter most to you, both in person and online.
Episode #490
Episode 490: Show Up. Make Money.
Source date: 2017-01-18 Browse 2017
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.
Episode #489
Episode 489: Knock the Socks Off Your Audience
Source date: 2017-01-11 Browse 2017
Divide your presentation into thirds for better referral generation. Remember, you don’t want to sell to your fellow members: you want to sell through them.
Episode #488
Episode 488: The Easy Path Is Harder
Source date: 2017-01-04 Browse 2017
Following the BNI program can be hard. It’s not easy to maintain attendance, generate quality referrals, immerse in a culture of learning, and maintain a positive attitude. But in the long run, chapters that take the.