The Official BNI Podcast

Referral marketing tips from Dr. Ivan Misner, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI

Episodes

Episode 915: 5 More Important Things for Great Networking

June 18, 2025 • 12 mins

Great networkers nurture strategic power teams, are always referable, read the room, tell sticky stories, & show up.

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Episode 914: 5 Important Things for Great Networking

June 11, 2025 • 13 mins

The ability to connect, contribute and cultivate opportunity is what transforms ordinary professionals into networking legends.

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Episode 913: The #1 Rule to Networking

June 4, 2025 • 10 mins

Perception is reality. Don't get complacent about your BNI meetings. Show up as a professional so people know you'll show up for clients.

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Episode 912: Imposter Syndrome

May 28, 2025 • 12 mins

Dealing with imposter syndrome requires a combination of mindset shifts, practical strategies, and ongoing self-awareness.

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Episode 911: Why I Invited My Competition

May 21, 2025 • 13 mins

Would you invite a competitor to visit your BNI chapter? Jessica Korff did, and explains why you should, too.

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Episode 910: Reflections on BNI’s Journey, Part 3

May 14, 2025 • 14 mins

In the third and final episode in this series, Dr. Misner answers three questions about the future of BNI in the next 40 years.

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Episode 909: Reflections on BNI’s Journey, Part 2

May 7, 2025 • 11 mins

Part 2 of this series answers questions about the evolution of BNI and shares lessons learned over the past 40 years.

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Episode 908: Reflections on BNI’s Journey, Part 1

April 30, 2025 • 14 mins

In this first episode of a three-part series, Dr. Misner answers three questions about BNI's 40-year history.

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Episode 907: GAINS Profile Updated

April 23, 2025 • 13 mins

The GAINS Profile is the basis of productive One-to-One meetings, and more One-to-Ones lead to more referrals. Download the updated template.

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Episode 906: You Have a Book Idea. Now What?

April 16, 2025 • 15 mins

Heidi Scott Giusto explains how to know when your book idea is worth pursuing and what you need to do to get it written and published.

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Episode 905: Applying Givers Gain to Business (Classic)

April 9, 2025 • 12 mins

Once you make a commitment to using the power of Givers Gain, it will fuel your business, and success will follow.

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Episode 904: Why BNI Has a Code of Ethics

April 2, 2025 • 13 mins

Dr. Misner explains why BNI's Code of Ethics has 6 points and how "I will live up to the ethical standards of my profession," was added.

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Episode 903: Three Keys to Mastering Online Reviews

March 26, 2025 • 13 mins

Rav Mendiratta shares 3 keys to mastering online reviews and BNI testimonials, plus 3 mistakes business owners make when asking for them.

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Episode 902: Thirty-nine Year BNI Member

March 19, 2025 • 13 mins

Steven Marche joins Dr. Misner this week to share what he's learned about referrals and visitors in 39 years as a BNI member.

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Episode 901: Misner’s Corollary to Murphy’s Law (Classic)

March 12, 2025 • 11 mins

Even a successful business initiative can have unintended consequences. Learn how to identify them in advance.

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Episode 900: AI and Networking (Part 2)

March 5, 2025 • 12 mins

Spencer Reynolds returns to explain how to use AI to find the best referral partners in your BNI chapter, identify visitors, and follow up.

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Episode 899: AI and Networking (Part 1)

February 26, 2025 • 13 mins

Spencer Reynolds explains how you can use AI tools like ChatGPT to be more effective at One-to-Ones and Weekly Presentations.

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Episode 898: What Makes a Perfect Member? (Part 2)

February 19, 2025 • 12 mins

Traffic lights measure your engagement with BNI. They track activities that make you money. Use them to make your membership work for you.

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Episode 897: What Makes a Perfect Member? (Part 1)

February 12, 2025 • 12 mins

Greg Davies-Polaine shares the common traits of perfect BNI members and explains how to get the same results they do.

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Episode 896: The 5 Secrets of Successful People

February 5, 2025 • 12 mins

Y.P. Lai explains that the five key fundamentals of BNI are fundamental business principles that follow universal laws of success.

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Episodes

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Episode 913: The #1 Rule to Networking

Episode 912: Imposter Syndrome

Episode 911: Why I Invited My Competition

Episode 910: Reflections on BNI’s Journey, Part 3

Episode 909: Reflections on BNI’s Journey, Part 2

Episode 908: Reflections on BNI’s Journey, Part 1

Episode 907: GAINS Profile Updated

Episode 906: You Have a Book Idea. Now What?

Episode 905: Applying Givers Gain to Business (Classic)

Episode 904: Why BNI Has a Code of Ethics

Episode 903: Three Keys to Mastering Online Reviews

Episode 902: Thirty-nine Year BNI Member

Episode 901: Misner’s Corollary to Murphy’s Law (Classic)

Episode 900: AI and Networking (Part 2)

Episode 899: AI and Networking (Part 1)

Episode 898: What Makes a Perfect Member? (Part 2)

Episode 897: What Makes a Perfect Member? (Part 1)

Episode 896: The 5 Secrets of Successful People

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