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The Official BNI Podcast

Dr. Ivan Misner
BNI
Networking
Referral Marketing
Referrals
Leadership
Business Growth
Co-Creation
Personal Development
Entrepreneurship
Holiday Party Networking
Artificial Intelligence
Giver's Gain
Communication
Social Media
Chatgpt
Holiday Season
Trust
BNI Foundation
Covid-19
Fear

Referral marketing tips from Dr. Ivan Misner, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI

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Synopsis Dean Jackson explains to guest host Spencer Reynolds how you can use the psychology behind referrals to your benefit in BNI and in business.

* Referrals are driven by self-preservation. People make referrals to add value to their own soc... more

Synopsis Daniela Antongiovanni says kind leadership begins with listening beyond people’s behavior to the human needs underneath. Leaders fear that if they’re kind, they will be less effective, less authoritative, but the opposite is true. It’s much ... more

Synopsis As a new BNI member, you need to look at every aspect of the way you present yourself to your chapter and your prospects. That includes your word choice. Using expressions like ā€œhonestlyā€ and ā€œto be honestā€ can backfire. Someone who’s just m... more

Synopsis If you can empower people to want to help you, then ultimately all they need to know is how to help you, as guest Phil Berg likes to say. But before they can want to help you, your referral partners have to trust you to uphold their reputati... more

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Daniella Antongiovanni
Interpreter, business coach, expert in non-violent communication in a BNI franchise
BNI
Episode: Episode 980: Kind Leadership
Jim Meadows
BNI member, former Vice President, Education Coordinator, Chapter Success Coach; International Board of Advisors member
BNI Kansas City Chapter
Episode: Episode 979: A Better Word Than Honesty
Tom Fleming
Founder of the Vision Institute, works with business owners to craft a vision for their business and life
Vision Institute
Episode: Episode 975: Your Vision to Success
Greg Davies-Pollain
Friend of Ivan Misner, executive director and author
BNI network leadership (London, South East Bromley and Croydon)
Episode: Episode 974: Don’t Google, Greggle
Shirley Towne
Executive Director, BNI SC Midlands
BNI SC Midlands
Episode: Episode 973: The BNI Foundation and Ambassador Program
Jenny Butts
Director of US Core Training, BNI
BNI
Episode: Episode 971: What Is Essential to New Members?
Kip Kint
Executive Director and owner of BNI Utah South and North Texas
BNI
Episode: Episode 970: Sailing or Scaling?
Mary Kennedy Thompson
Chief Executive Officer of BNI since 2024; former US Marine Corps logistics officer; franchise and business development veteran
BNI
Episode: Episode 969: The Shadow We Cast as Leaders
Cameron Reynolds
Executive Director in the Tampa Bay, Florida region for BNI
BNI Tampa Bay
Episode: Episode 960: Why Most Leaders Fail

Hosts

Priscilla Rice
Host of The Official BNI Podcast
Dr. Ivan Misner
Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI
Spencer Reynolds
Guest host for Dr. Misner and long-time BNI executive director

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 667 ratings
  • Top Inspirationen šŸ˜€!

    Was würdest Du tun, wenn Deine BNI-Mitgliedschaft 100.000 € kosten würde? Wie würdest Du Dich engagieren?

    Angenommen, Du würdest Dein BNI-Chapter wie Deinen besten Kunden behandeln, was würdest Du tun?

    Das sind wirklich großartige Fragen, die den Wert einer Mitgliedschaft bei BNI und die eigene AktivitƤt in das richtige Licht rücken šŸ‘šŸš€šŸ™šŸ».

    Apple Podcasts
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    johanneswagner
    Germanya year ago
  • Saviour of businesses

    Best decision I’ve ever made for my business and changed the way I see myself & learn about business, thank you….

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TumeloD
    South Africaa year ago
  • Celebrating Challenge, Key Actionable Tips

    I recently listened to the Gratitude Effect podcast and we were encouraged to post gratitude to someone in our BNI chapter. I want to thank our President Brooke Jenkins (High Noon Networkers) who helped me this week with some tech interface tips to make me even more efficient. Ivan, I’d like to invite you to visit our chapter!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mrs. Highfill76
    United Statesa year ago
  • More BNI propaganda

    The reason I tuned in was for self improvement. These podcast episodes unfortunately only suggest how to build your chapter and grow BNI. I had to re assess my level of involvement in this organization.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Jadunnigandc
    United States2 years ago
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    judy chery
    2 years ago

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Guests consistently bring real-world practices and measurable impact.
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Episode 979: A Better Word Than Honesty
Q: What are some practical shifts a listener can implement immediately to replace honesty with clarity?
Begin by swapping phrases like 'to be honest' or 'honestly' with 'in my experience' or 'in clear terms,' and use 'to be clear' or 'in all clarity' to frame statements; practice these in everyday conversations to build a habit of precise, authentic communication.
Episode 979: A Better Word Than Honesty
Q: How is this concept relevant to new BNI members who want to be high performers quickly?
New members should evaluate every communication moment, ensuring their words support clarity and credibility. By avoiding filler honesty phrases and adopting explicit, experience-based language, they can establish trust faster and project stronger leadership within their chapters.
Episode 980: Kind Leadership
Q: So what is kind leadership and why is it better?
Daniella explains that kind leadership involves going beneath surface behaviors to understand underlying human needs, which reduces conflict, builds genuine connections, and leads to healthier, more productive relationships and teams.
Episode 978: Building Trust or Introducing Doubt?
Q: In just a couple of sentences, what do you think is the key element to the episode's title for the listeners?
Being what others need you to be; aligning your actions, your why, and your introductions so that the other party feels comfortable and trusts you enough to engage.
Episode 976: The Difference Between Persistence and Stubbornness
Q: Do you have anything to say about bouncing back after so many disappointments?
Yes. Rejections were painful but informative; each one taught me something about the proposal, positioning, and audience, and ultimately pushed me to refine my message and persistence into a smarter, more adaptable approach.

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A show focused on referral marketing, networking strategy, and leadership within a chapter-based business community. Episodes frequently cover practical practices for member onboarding, open networking, giving and receiving referrals, and organizational leadership—often framed through founder Dr. Ivan Misner's insights and a rotating cast of BNI leaders and guest experts. Notable episodes spotlight the BNI Foundation, ambassador networks, and open networking tactics, with real-world stories showing measured impact in communities and chapters. The format tends to combine actionable tips with leadership lessons, making it useful for members, chapter leaders, and marketing-minded professionals seeking repeatable systems for growth and relation... more

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