Episode 244: Do Unique Professions Work in BNI? (Rebroadcast)

Synopsis

This is a rebroadcast of Episode 152.

About 20 years ago, Dr. Misner met a commercial light bulb salesman who wanted to join BNI. He was a little concerned that a person in such a unique profession might not do well, but the prospective member had no doubts.

First, he wanted people he could refer his clients to, because that would strengthen his relationship with them.

Second, he knew he was the kind of networker who could get business anywhere.

He was right. During his first year in BNI, 40% of the sales he got came from referrals from his BNI chapter.

Success in BNI doesn’t depend on the profession, but on the person. If you’re willing to give and help and learn, you’ll succeed in BNI.

Read the transcript in the Episode 152 show notes.

Brought to you by Ask Ivan Misner.

3 Comments On This Post

  1. 20% profession/ 80% professional.
    Excellent topic Dr. Misner. Thanks very much.
    Wishing You Plenty To Live,
    Tom Doiron
    Atlanta

  2. I am sharing this podcast with two pre-core chapters I am working with!

  3. Great podcast I found it very informative and interesting.

    Thank you,
    Z

Join the Discussion

Read Dr. Ivan Misner's Bio

Podcast Email Alerts

Sign up to receive weekly announcements of upcoming podcast topics.

constant contact button

Categories

Past Episodes

Ivan Misner on Twitter

BNI Products