Episodes

One invitation to a BNI meeting spreads out like a ripple in a pond. Every conversation is an opportunity to make a visitor feel welcome.

How can you build business when you hate to talk about yourself? Build relationships and get other people to promote you.

The most important thing to remember when making connections with people who are more successful than you are is "Don't sell to them!"

Networking is a marathon, not a sprint. You have to slow down in order to get results. Take time to build relationships with new contacts.

Your passion won't come across as pushy as long as you keep the focus on helping the other person and meet them where they are.

The key to building relationships at home, at work, and in your community is saying "Thank you" and helping others.

Asking for a referral before there’s a relationship is not networking. It's direct selling, and it's never welcome.

Robert Skrob joins Dr. Misner this week to share how small businesses can expand their revenue exponentially through subscriptions.

Terry Hamill explains that to network up, you need clarity, tenacity, and personal connection to the network you build yourself.

The best legacy we can leave is to make a difference in the lives of the people around us, and you don't have to be a billionaire to do that.

You can create a life plan no matter where you are in your life or your career. What do you want to be doing in the coming decades?

Jay Changlani shares what he learned at the BNI Global Convention about how a small business can leverage big global network connections.

How much business gets passed in BNI? If dollars were seconds, global TYFCB for the past 12 months would translate to 580 years.

Because individual circumstances and feelings about BNI meeting formats differ, patience and respectful, positive dialogue are critical.

Your network can help you take some of the weight of your business and your life and give you relief when there doesn't seem to be any.

If you want to grow your business, create an org chart for all the roles the company needs--and start replacing yourself in those roles.

If you have an open stance, you're going to meet a lot of people that you may not have had an opportunity to meet in the past.

As of October 2021, all BNI chapters are eligible to become Hybrid Chapters, meeting both online and in person.

Shirley Towne returns to the podcast to explain why some visitors hesitate to join BNI and how to address their concerns.

The most important communication lesson Dr. Misner ever learned was to include an executive summary with every report.

How can your chapter benefit from coaching? Mark Breves shares actions the BNI Founder Chapter took to grow from 20 to 35 members.

Jenni Butz shares best practices for BNI visitor hosts, with a timeline and touch points to help visitors have a better experience.

Shirley Towne outlines the steps to a great BNI visitor experience, from pre-visitor orientation to post-meeting follow-up.

Belief, passion, and leadership are the keys to business growth in difficult times. Why accept mediocrity when excellence is an option?