The Official Bni Podcast

Ivan and Beth Misner explain that the way to grow a healthy BNI chapter is to get rid of the members who don’t show up or don’t participate. BNI thrives on accountability.

Dr. Misner shares 7 takeaways from 2020 to get you started reflecting on the good that came out of a difficult year.

Claudia Thompson joins Dr. Misner on the podcast this week to talk about why diversity, equity, and inclusion are good for BNI chapters in business worldwide.

Storyfella Greg Davies joins Dr. Misner this week to share a story that illustrates Givers Gain Principle #2.

Do you need support? Just ask your network. Andy Lopata shares a strategic approach to asking for and offering help.

Start the year by really being there to support and help your fellow BNI members and others. You can start small, but start today.

Matthew Pollard joins Dr. Misner to share networking strategies for introverts that give them an edge by making use of their strengths.

Phil Berg joins Dr. Misner to share ways to meet your business goals even when you have to adapt your methods.

Suzzanne Laidlaw joins the podcast to invite BNI members to use the pandemic to make a plan for their lives and businesses.

This is the story of how Ivan Misner turned $5000 he'd saved for school into a multi-million dollar real estate business.

Synopsis Some people don’t think that intuition has a place in business. But what is intuition, really? The dictionary defines intuition as The direct perception of truth or facts, independent of any reasoning process; it is an immediate apprehension; or a keen and quick insight into something. But is intuition really independent of reasoning? Dr. […]

Always pay people to think. Not only does it make employees feel valued, they can give you some great ideas and help your business grow.

Cause networking allows BNI members to help their local communities and create a heightened awareness of BNI at the same time.

Synopsis Tim Roberts, BNI Executive Director for Central Florida, Florida Northeast, and New Hampshire joins Dr. Misner on the podcast this week to explain why your appointment book is the best referral-generating tool you have as a BNI member. Here’s how you can use your appointment book (or app) to capture opportunity that already exists. […]

Synopsis Julian Lewis, founding partner of Integrus Global and one of the co-authors of Infinite Giving, joins Dr. Misner on the podcast this week to talk about expanding Givers Gain beyond BNI. Any community you belong to can become a Givers Gain Community by embracing the 7 principles of Givers Gain outlined in Infinite Giving. […]

Lee Roebeck joins Dr. Misner this week to share a story that demonstrates how having the right mindset can help you through any situation, no matter how harrowing.

Don't give up on BNI. BNI won't give up on you. Today more than ever people need their network. Today more than ever they need BNI.

Don't overlook your kids when it comes to networking. Friends, family, and employees can all help you make connections and referrals.

The key to getting visitors to join your BNI chapter and not another one is to create a "Wow!" experience by making them welcome.

Special guest Tiffanie Kellog shares her tips for how to be seen, what to say, and what not to do to build VCP (Visibility, Credibility, and Profitability) on Zoom.