The Official BNI Podcast

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

You can create an intentional legacy without wealth. True legacy is the impact that you've made on others.

BNI won't work unless you know what you want out of your business and how to translate that into the BNI process. Frank De Raffele explains.

Mike Holman from BNI UK explains how our foundations as leaders and as BNI members come through the relationships that we build.

In honor of the 40th Anniversary of BNI, Dr. Misner shares the 7 principles for leaving an intentional legacy.

The prepared always win when it comes to networking. Guest host Tim Roberts explains how to prepare for networking at holiday social events.

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

Serving on the leadership team in your BNI chapter gives you an opportunity to increase your visibility and therefore credibility.

Phil Berg explains how to empower people to want to refer you and give them the tools they need to make the referral.

AI adoption is about human behavior change. It's a people issue. It's a change management issue that you have to lead.

If you really want to use AI to be creative, you have to interact with it differently than we have been doing for the last 20+ years.

Robert Skrob explains the Connector Effect and how it makes BNI the single most effective growth strategy for business owners.

Get creative with your offerings if you aren't getting referrals. Special offers can produce fantastic testimonials and multiple referrals.

Dr. Oudi Abouchacra explains his F.E.A.R Forward method to take a quantum leap forward in your business and your life.

Networking is like whitewater rafting: you need an expert guide to succeed. Second-generation BNI member Kamryn Reynolds explains.

Learn how to use the Customer Care Checklist to generate referrals with Julian Lewis, co-author of Dr. Misner's new book, Infinite Legacy.

Consciously giving has a profound ripple effect. You can be a role model for the people around you by supporting and helping others.

What are the odds of connecting with another BNI member just by dialing a number incorrectly? That exact thing happened to Dr. Misner.

Networking without follow-through is a waste of your time and money. If you're not going to follow up, don't bother showing up.

The bigger the issue, the smaller the step that is going to unlock it and start to reorient things and move things in a useful direction.

A problem-focused approach works if you're dealing with a broken washing machine. When people are involved, you need a solutions focus.

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.

Your BNI chapter could double in size in the next month if you level up the way you invite visitors. Tim Roberts explains how.

You are the one in charge of the results you get from your BNI membership. Guest host Tim Roberts explains what you can do to improve them.

Is TYCFB really the BNI equivalent of GDP? And why are most BNI meetings early in the morning? Dr. Misner answers in this week's episode.

Prevent conflicts in your BNI chapter and business by approaching conversations with a mindset of collaboration, not competition.

Steve Renz explains how specialization allows BNI members to collaborate with their competitors to capture value within their markets.

Intuition is quickly using reasoning given your amassed understanding of a particular issue and definitely has a place in business.

Establishing lasting referral connections is essential for any sustained growth in business. Here are 10 ways to create referrals for life.

Norm Dominguez shares his Positivity Pillars of Strength and Positivity Umbrella to help BNI members excel in networking, business, and life.

The only way for BNI members to succeed is to have chapters large enough to generate multiple referrals per week for every member.

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.

Dawn Lyons demonstrates how you can create a layered referral machine by helping other BNI members in their businesses.

This week, Dr. Misner provides six networking tips for college students, recent graduates and anyone else looking for a job.

Podcast guest Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino invites BNI members to redefine success, dream big, and communicate their goals and dreams.

Building a business through word of mouth is everyone’s job. Here are five tips to develop a networking mindset in your staff.