The Official Bni Podcast

Dr. Ivan Misner shares the story of how and why he started BNI 35 years ago.

Madeline Dechy shares her top tips for getting more visitors to BNI and more members in your BNI chapter.

It's fine to have strong political or religious views--but keep them out of your BNI meeting.

In The Networking Mentor, Dr. Misner shows how mentoring a new BNI member takes the idea of Givers Gain to a whole new level.

Giving the door prize at your BNI meeting is an opportunity for you and your business to shine. Choose something memorable and personal.

Steve Farber joins Dr. Misner to explain why love is the key to great leaders, great businesses, and great BNI chapters.

Involvement in service organization expands the depth and breadth of your networking. Volunteering is a serious commitment and increases your Visibility.

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

Tia Young joins Dr. Misner to explain how your Dress, Behavior, and Attitudes affect your professional image. Treat BNI like your best client.

Graham Southwell of BNI New Zealand introduces the 72 Education Moments now available to education coordinators on BNI University.

Synopsis An elevator pitch is not the same thing as your weekly presentation. Your weekly presentation should be laser-specific and focus on a different product or service every week. An elevator pitch needs to tell people who you are and what you do in more general terms. If you’re doing an elevator pitch in your […]

Instead of assuming that people in certain kinds of businesses won't be able to refer any business to you, have 1-2-1s with everyone in your chapter and teach them what to listen for. You might be surprised where your best referrals come from.

Listener Shout-Out Carl Hackney in Austin sent this photo to Ivan. He listens to the BNI Podcast in the car. When he hears something he wants to go back to, he writes the episode number on the windshield. Synopsis On today’s podcast, Dr. Misner answers three “Ask Ivan” questions. The first question comes from a […]

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?"

If you don't make a meaningful connection, you might as well still be cold calling, no matter how many business cards you collect.

Beth Misner explains how cause networking allows BNI members to help their local communities and create a heightened awareness of BNI at the same time.

Synopsis Daniel Haverman from the Palm Beach Business Exchange chapter joins Dr. Misner on the podcast this week to explain what a referral is and isn’t–and how to increase your chances of turning referrals into business. In baseball, an “at bat” is the opportunity to get a hit. It’s not a guarantee of a home […]

The 24/7/30 Follow-up System provides a proven method for developing relationships with new contacts you meet at networking events.

If you don't follow up on referrals, you'll never get business--or new referrals. Here are 3 tips to help you follow up faster.

Jared Yellin shares his annual marketing formula: webinars, workshops, appreciation experiences, referral initiatives, and online challenges.