The Official BNI Podcast

Jeremy Walsh explains why the power of BNI is in the exponential nature of your relationships with your referral partners.

Decreasing absences increases BNI chapter membership and referrals. Absenteeism affects your pocketbook. If you want more referrals, show up!

To succeed in business, you have to know your audience and tailor your comments to suit the people you're talking to.

The days you dreamed of being where you are now are a testament to your resilience. They are the building blocks of a life well lived.

BNI is about impacting lives positively. People join BNI to get referrals. They stay in BNI not just for referrals but for the relationships.

Givers Gain plus the 7 Principles equals Infinite Giving. Learn how to apply Givers Gain to your life and change the world.

Learn how to make it easier to say "Yes" when another BNI member asks to schedule a One-to-One. You'll get twice the referrals if you do.

Sam Horn returns this week with tips for dealing with people who take their anger and frustration out on us.

When people complain, don't explain: get on the A-Train with these communication tips from Sam Horn's book Talking on Eggshells.

BNI is perfect for situational introverts, because it creates a small group with a structured networking environment.

The number one rule for referrals is to make your referral source look great. This helps build a connection with the prospect.

The second time you stand during a BNI meeting, you give a referral or you give a testimonial--and nothing else.

Stephanie Turconi joins Dr. Misner on the podcast this week to explain how to use learning styles to make communication more powerful.

Brian Hilliard and Ivan Misner share seven ways you can diversify your business network and your BNI chapter.

Learn how to head off Olympic complaining in your BNI chapter with these tips to improve everyone's experience at the meeting.

Make friends in BNI, but don't let friendship prevent members from building each other's business through networking and through referrals.

Smaller markets have huge potential for growing BNI. James Cooper explains why small markets need BNI to turn relationships into referrals.

Regular attendance is one of the keys to success in BNI. The more you show up, the more money you make. Fewer absences = more referrals.

Learn how to identify prima donna syndrome, why it's harmful to your organization, and how to address it when you encounter it.

Networking is like going to the gym: you know you should do it, but it's hard to get started and keep going. Here are 10 tips to help you.

Groups of business people working together achieve far greater results than they would achieve by working separately.

When is it okay to say no to a One-to-One? Never, if you still want to generate referrals from the member who asked you.

What you should do is what you like to do. You can’t achieve sustained success if you don’t love what you do.

Build genuine relationships. Be authentic. Follow up. Be of service. Attend networking events. Leverage social media. Join industry groups.

Jennie Edwards shares the three E's of captivating educational moments that cross over to business: Engagement, Emotion, and Entertainment.

If you try to squeeze in multiple testimonials during a BNI meeting, people won't remember all of them--and may not remember any of them.

If you don't fill in your BNI Connect profile, BNI members from other chapters can't refer you for the services that you offer.

"Givers Gain" means your generosity will be returned by and through your network of contacts many times over.

The more we read success stories, self-help action stories, self-initiative action stories, the more successful we become.

The difference between having a little success and having vast success is learning how to ask for what you want.

Dr. Misner introduces two important new concepts from Who's in Your Room? 2nd Edition: the Concierge and Dealmakers. Get your copy today!

Gaining a new audience comes with pitfalls. In his first live TV appearance, Ivan Misner almost set the host on fire with a "magic trick."

A story is information wrapped in emotion that compels people to take action. If you want to influence people, tell great stories.

Refusing an attempted bribe ultimately led Ivan Misner to start BNI. If you live your values, you live a life of abundance.

BNI CORE Launch Manager Andrew Johnson has a message for BNI leadership teams: your chapter needs you to be great.

"Why So High?" is a process that helps people focus on what's working instead of obsessing about their problems.

Hope plus action leaves fear in the dust. We can choose to make the most of this situation and come out better and stronger.

Room Full of Referrals shows you how to identify networking types and use them to deepen relationships with your referral partners.

Have you ever referred business to a person you weren't confident was trustworthy? Of course not. That's why Credibility is the second "C".

A small interaction can have big effects down the line. Never hesitate to make new connections. They can take you places you never imagined.

Why is a BNI meeting like a child's birthday party? As Shawn Yesner discovered when his son turned five, the best invitation is a simple one.

Joshua Levy, executive director of the nonprofit Joshua's Stage, joins Dr. Misner to share his take on how membership works for nonprofits.

LuAnn Buchler joins Dr. Misner to talk about why passion is the key to your success in both business and networking.

There's solid scientific evidence to support the positive impact gratitude has on our lives and our businesses.

Whether you're a Doer, a Donor, or a Door Opener, you can do your part for Business Voices and the BNI Foundation.

Launch Love Worldwide is a campaign that celebrates human connection and the opportunities that BNI chapter launches can create.

Scott deMoulin joins Dr. Misner today to share the good news that generating referrals is about enrollment, not selling.

Humility and success are not mutually exclusive. This week, Dr. Misner shares nine ways that great networkers demonstrate their humility.

Learn how one education coordinator transformed his chapter's Education Moments into lively seminars with active member participation.

Barb Markey shares how BNI nudged her out of her comfort zone and presented her with opportunities that changed her life.