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Synopsis Note: this episode is a rebroadcast of Episode 500. This week's Ask Ivan question comes from Alberto, a BNI member in Italy. There are people I've provided with good referrals, and they got good business from those referrals. I've never received referrals back from them. I'm going to ask them for more of a commitment on giving me referrals. Do I have to provide them with additional referrals, or not? If you're giving someone a lot of referrals and you're not getting any in return, sit d...

Making a plan for referral flow is the key to the success of your BNI Power Team. Spencer Reynolds shows you how.

Robert Skrob joins Ivan Misner to explain the Connector Effect and how it makes BNI the single most effective growth strategy for business owners.

Ivan and Beth Misner explain that the way to grow a healthy BNI chapter is to get rid of the members who don’t show up or don’t participate. BNI thrives on accountability.

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

Claudia Thompson joins Dr. Misner on the podcast this week to talk about why diversity, equity, and inclusion are good for BNI chapters in business worldwide.

Storyfella Greg Davies joins Dr. Misner this week to share a story that illustrates Givers Gain Principle #2.

Do you need support? Just ask your network. Andy Lopata shares a strategic approach to asking for and offering help.

Start the year by really being there to support and help your fellow BNI members and others. You can start small, but start today.

Matthew Pollard joins Dr. Misner to share networking strategies for introverts that give them an edge by making use of their strengths.

Phil Berg joins Dr. Misner to share ways to meet your business goals even when you have to adapt your methods.

Suzzanne Laidlaw joins the podcast to invite BNI members to use the pandemic to make a plan for their lives and businesses.

This is the story of how Ivan Misner turned $5000 he'd saved for school into a multi-million dollar real estate business.

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

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.

Cause networking allows BNI members to help their local communities and create a heightened awareness of BNI at the same time.

Tim Roberts explains why your appointment book or calendar app is the best referral-generating tool you have as a BNI member.

By modeling the 7 principles of Givers Gain in their communities, BNI members can make the world a more positive place.

Lee Roebeck joins Dr. Misner this week to share a story that demonstrates how having the right mindset can help you through any situation, no matter how harrowing.

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.

Don't overlook your kids when it comes to networking. Friends, family, and employees can all help you make connections and referrals.

The key to getting visitors to join your BNI chapter and not another one is to create a "Wow!" experience by making them welcome.

Tiffanie Kellog explains how to be seen, what to say, and what not to do to build VCP (Visibility, Credibility, and Profitability) on Zoom.

Givers Gain plus the 7 Principles equals Infinite Giving. Ivan Misner shows you how to apply Givers Gain to your life and change the world.