January 9th, 2008
Synopsis
BNI’s theme for 2008 is “Changing the Way the World Does Business.” Here are a few ways BNI has helped create relationship marketing.
- Philosophy of “Givers Gain”
- Training: BNI spends more time teaching people how to network effectively than any other organization
- Free content (like these podcasts and Dr. Misner’s blog)
- Ten books to help members network
- More than 5.5 million referrals in 2007 alone
“You may not be able to make a world of difference, but you can make a difference in the world.”
Share ways in which BNI has changed the way you do business: post a comment!
Brought to you by Networking Now.
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October 29th, 2007
Synopsis -
This Week, Dr. Ivan Misner Discusses:
His October 8th Blog At www.NetworkingEntrepreneur.com
A Meeting He Had With Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup For The Soul) Where They Talked About The Idea Of An “Act As If. . . ” Party That A BNI Group Was Interested In Conducting
The Blog On This Topic Can Be Found At This Entrepreneur URL: Act As If Party Blog
BNI Chapters Should Try This Idea At Their Meetings!
Listen To This Podcast For Information On How Your BNI Group Can Do An Act As If.. Party!
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October 10th, 2007
Synopsis -
In This Episode, Dr. Misner Explains Why Business Networking Works - In Every Business.
Ivan’s In New York City On His Book Tour
Masters Of Sales Has Just Hit #6 On The New York Times Bestsellers List
When Using Networking Marketing, Don’t Focus Just On The Sale Itself, Focus On How It Comes To You
Why “Fred” Left His BNI Chapter Even Though He Was Generating Tons Of Referrals
The “Randomness” Of Referrals
You Never Know Which Fish You’re Going To Catch - And Neither Do The Fish!
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October 3rd, 2007
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In This Episode, Dr. Misner Explains The Butterfly Effect and How It Works In The World of Networking
Ivan Has Just Returned From Five Days On Necker Island With Sir Richard Branson
Ivan Has Started A New Blog at Networking.Entrepreneur.com
The Butterfly Effect of Networking Is How An Unsolicited Phone Call Six Years Ago Lead to Ivan Being Invited to Necker Island Last Week
To Maximize The Effectiveness Of Networking You Must Make The Most of Each Relationship You Build Along The Way
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September 19th, 2007
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In This Episode, Dr. Misner Describes The Early Growth Years Of BNI from 1986-1989:
Steady Growth Was The Key
The Origin Of The Visitor Host Position
During These Years, BNI Learned That It’s All About People, Not About Places or Professions
The Givers Gain Philosophy Is Based Upon The Social Capital Theory Of The Law Of Reciprocity
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August 29th, 2007
Synopsis -
In This Episode, Dr. Misner Tells Us About His 10th Book, Masters Of Sales, Including:
This Is The Third In His “Masters” Series, Following Masters of Networking And Masters Of Success
Contributors Include Brian Tracy, Tom Hopkins, Zig Ziglar, Martha Stewart, Jack Canfield, Tony Robbins and Many Others
How Ivan’s Books Promote and Brand BNI
Setting Both Sales Goals and Personal Goals
How To Speak Effectively About Your Product or Service
Masters Of Sales is Available Immediately at Amazon and All Major Bookstores
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August 22nd, 2007
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In This Episode, Dr. Misner Discusses BNI’s Very First Year, As Described In Chapter Three Of His Book, Givers Gain
Ivan’s Calling-In From Leon, Mexico
The Importance Of Maintaining The Organization’s Culture During Rapid Initial Growth
20 Chapters Opened In The First Year Alone - All By Word-Of-Mouth
Ivan Was Surprised How Many Businesspeople Rushed To Learn About Referral Marketing
Formalized Training Was Instituted To Maintain Success Standards
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August 15th, 2007
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In This Episode, Dr. Misner Tells Us How Introverts Can Be Great Networkers, Including:
Information in Ivan’s book: Truth or Delusion?
Question: You Have To Be A Great “People Person” to be a great networker - Truth or Delusion? DELUSION!
A Good Networker Is A Great Listener - Extroverts Often Dominate Conversations
Introverts Are Better At Carrying-On A Conversation Than They Are At Initiating One
Must Learn Techniques For Introducing Yourself And Getting The Other Person Talking
Volunteer To Be A Chamber Ambassador Or A BNI Visitor Host
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August 8th, 2007
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In This Episode, Dr. Misner Tells Us About The Six “Ps” of Networking, Including:
1: It’s All About People
2: It’s Not About Professions
3: It’s All About People
4: It’s Not About Places
5: It’s All About People
6: It’s Not About Paper
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July 30th, 2007
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In this episode, Dr. Misner Tells Us More About The Hidden Elements of A BNI Chapter Meeting, including:
The Meaning of “Hidden Elements”
That The Term Actually Originated In The Martial Arts
The Visitor Host Position Was Not Dr. Misner’s Idea
How The Visitor Host Position Was Created
Why It Is So Important To Make Visitors Feel Welcome
More Hidden Elements To Come In Future Podcasts
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