The Official BNI Podcast

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.

Just like a successful BNI chapter, a successful Power Team needs structure, accountability, engagement, leadership, and communication.

Dr. Oudi Abouchara explains the origin of the Four Cs and the best way to assess your Competence, Credibility, Clarity, and Connectivity.

Dr. Misner shares 12 lessons he learned in 35 years of consecutive growth as BNI went from Garage to Global.

The first "C" in Work Your Network with the Four Cs is Competence. Competence is a prerequisite for Credibility in terms of referral passing.

Work Your Network teaches you how to progress on the Referral Confidence Curve with Competence, Credibility, Clarity, and Connectivity.

Learn how your Membership Committee can say "No" to applicants without destroying business relationships or turning them against BNI.

Can't think of anyone to invite to your BNI meeting? Go through your contacts and check register name by name to find potential visitors.

How do you network at class reunions? Use what you've learned in BNI, don't get drunk, don't try to sell, and do follow up.

If you want to be big, start thinking big, and behaving big. Don't be a product of your circumstances. Be a product of your decisions.

To create an even better presentation, ask yourself five more questions to situate your ideal client within their business or industry.

An elevator pitch tells people what you do in general terms; your weekly presentation needs to be laser specific. Don't confuse them!

The entrepreneur with a clear message is the one who attracts the most clients. Follow these three steps to attract more referrals.

Claudia Thompson explains how BNI chapters around the world can understand what diversity means for them and how to achieve it.

Whether you call it Nash's Equilibrium, Reciprocal Altruism, Enlightened Self-Interest, or Givers Gain, reciprocity is about serving others.

James Grima shows you how to focus your feature presentation on your call-to-action to get more referrals from your chapter.