Episodes
Dawn Lyons demonstrates how you can create a layered referral machine by helping other BNI members in their businesses.
Published 06/12/24
This week, Dr. Misner provides six networking tips for college students, recent graduates and anyone else looking for a job.
Published 06/05/24
Podcast guest Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino invites BNI members to redefine success, dream big, and communicate their goals and dreams.
Published 05/29/24
Building a business through word of mouth is everyone’s job. Here are five tips to develop a networking mindset in your staff.
Published 05/22/24
Dr. Misner answers member questions about Continuing Education Units (CEUs), Testimonials, Presentations, and TYFCB.
Published 05/15/24
Terry Donaldson aka Sparkles the Clown shares what she learned from listening to 700 episodes of the podcast during her first year in BNI.
Published 05/08/24
Guest Jim Meadows shares how he turned a blasé, general, and repetitive weekly presentation into a 50-week sales training curriculum.
Published 05/01/24
A referral relationship is more than just doing business. You need to find common ground on a personal level. The GAINS Exchange can help.
Published 04/24/24
Whether we know people for a reason, a season, or a lifetime, it's important to recognize our relationships in BNI.
Published 04/17/24
Michael Ann Dillinger explains how to use your customer appreciation program to refer your customers to members of your BNI chapter.
Published 04/10/24
The World’s Best Known Marketing Secret was first published in 1994. Ivan Misner and Mike Macedonio tell us why the book is still relevant.
Published 04/03/24
Together, they discuss ways BNI members can become super-connectors and ways that BNI can recognize members for those efforts.
Published 03/27/24
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.
Published 03/20/24
This week, Dr. Misner shares the top 7 benefits and top 7 drawbacks and potential pitfalls of co-creation.
Published 03/13/24
Learn how you can become a great leader by holding the vision of your objective and coaching your team to success.
Published 03/06/24
People join BNI for its tangible benefits. Dr. Ben Reebs shares 4 valuable intangible benefits of being a BNI member.
Published 02/28/24
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.
Published 02/21/24
Before you begin collaborating with outside companies and individuals, you need a solid understanding of the Four Knows of your own operation.
Published 02/14/24
When you talk about why you do what you do, you stand out from everyone else that does what you do. Discover your 9 WHYs with Gary Sanchez.
Published 02/07/24
Discover the five types of co-creation and what each of them brings to the table for like-minded entrepreneurs and business owners.
Published 01/31/24
Is your BNI chapter On Fire, On Hold, or In a Hole? Use the Rate Your Chapter Worksheet to find out--and learn what you can to do be On Fire.
Published 01/24/24
In the age of co-creation, consumers want to work together with brands to ensure that products and services meet their needs.
Published 01/17/24
Shirley Towne joins Dr. Misner this week to explain how to create a culture of growth to get your chapter to 100 members and beyond.
Published 01/10/24
Michael Mayer explains why caring about new BNI members and building relationships with them is the key to member retention.
Published 01/03/24
Dr. Misner explains how exit interviews for departing members came to BNI. Take this podcast and the report to your leadership team.
Published 12/20/23