Episodes

819
July 25, 2023

Episode 819: The Importance of One-to-Ones

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.
818
July 18, 2023

Episode 818: Talking on Eggshells with Angry People

Sam Horn returns this week with tips for dealing with people who take their anger and frustration out on us.
817
July 11, 2023

Episode 817: Talking on Eggshells with Complainers

When people complain, don't explain: get on the A-Train with these communication tips from Sam Horn's book Talking on Eggshells.
816
July 4, 2023

Episode 816: OMG–I’m an Introvert? (Classic Podcast)

BNI is perfect for situational introverts, because it creates a small group with a structured networking environment.
815
June 27, 2023

Episode 815: Edify Your Referral Sources

The number one rule for referrals is to make your referral source look great. This helps build a connection with the prospect.
814
June 20, 2023

Episode 814: Start with Gain, End with Give

The second time you stand during a BNI meeting, you give a referral or you give a testimonial--and nothing else.
813
June 13, 2023

Episode 813: Making Communication More Powerful

Stephanie Turconi joins Dr. Misner on the podcast this week to explain how to use learning styles to make communication more powerful.
812
June 6, 2023

Episode 812: Being Intentional About Diversity (Classic)

Brian Hilliard and Ivan Misner share seven ways you can diversify your business network and your BNI chapter.
811
May 30, 2023

Episode 811: Complaining Is Not an Olympic Event

Learn how to head off Olympic complaining in your BNI chapter with these tips to improve everyone's experience at the meeting.
810
May 23, 2023

Episode 810: Strengths and Weaknesses of a Network

Make friends in BNI, but don't let friendship prevent members from building each other's business through networking and through referrals.
809
May 16, 2023

Episode 809: BNI in Smaller Markets

Smaller markets have huge potential for growing BNI. James Cooper explains why small markets need BNI to turn relationships into referrals.
808
May 9, 2023

Episode 808: Show Up. Make Money. (Classic)

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.
807
May 2, 2023

Episode 807: The Prima Donna Syndrome

Learn how to identify prima donna syndrome, why it's harmful to your organization, and how to address it when you encounter it.
806
April 25, 2023

Episode 806: 10 Tips to Be a Better Networker

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.
805
April 18, 2023

Episode 805: Why Collaboration Works

Groups of business people working together achieve far greater results than they would achieve by working separately.
804
April 11, 2023

Episode 804: When to Say No to a One-to-One

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.
803
April 4, 2023

Episode 803: Do What You Love and You’ll Love What You Do (Classic)

What you should do is what you like to do. You can’t achieve sustained success if you don’t love what you do.
802
March 28, 2023

Episode 802: 7 Techniques to Be a Better Networker

Build genuine relationships. Be authentic. Follow up. Be of service. Attend networking events. Leverage social media. Join industry groups.
801
March 21, 2023

Episode 801: Captivating Educational Moments

Jennie Edwards shares the three E's of captivating educational moments that cross over to business: Engagement, Emotion, and Entertainment.
800
March 14, 2023

Episode 800: Are You Wasting a Fantastic Testimonial?

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.
799
March 7, 2023

Episode 799: But I Don’t Have a Personal Mechanic

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.
798
Feb. 28, 2023

Episode 798: Givers & Takers (Classic)

"Givers Gain" means your generosity will be returned by and through your network of contacts many times over.
797
Feb. 21, 2023

Episode 797: You Have a Book in You

The more we read success stories, self-help action stories, self-initiative action stories, the more successful we become.
796
Feb. 14, 2023

Episode 796: The Art and Science of Asking

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