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by Dr. Ivan Misner
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  • The Psychology of Why People Refer

    October 7, 2026 · 15 min

    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…

  • Kind Leadership

    September 30, 2026 · 14 min

    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…

  • A Better Word Than Honesty

    September 23, 2026 · 13 min

    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 “honestly” and “to be honest” can backfire. Someone…

  • Building Trust or Introducing Doubt?

    September 16, 2026 · 11 min

    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…

  • The Willing Conversation (Classic Podcast)

    September 9, 2026 · 12 min

    Note: This is a rebroadcast of Episode 748, first published on March 9, 2022. Some links and offers may no longer be valid. Synopsis To receive more effective referrals from the members of your BNI group, it’s really important to help…

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  • Episode 976: The Difference Between Persistence and Stubbornness

    September 2, 2026 · 13 min

    Synopsis Persistence becomes stubbornness when you keep trying the exact thing that didn’t work before. Healthy persistence means you listen to feedback, even when it’s difficult to hear. Refine your message, improve your product, test…

  • Your Vision to Success

    August 26, 2026 · 12 min

    Synopsis Envision yourself standing in a field. About 30 feet away is a 30-foot-high wall. That wall is your vision for your business and your life. Ten feet short of your vision is a wall of obstacles. If you can’t see the vision over the…

  • Don't Google, Greggle

    August 19, 2026 · 13 min

    Synopsis When he became a BNI Executive Director, Greg Davies-Polaine made it his job to be the go-to person for chapters in his region. Every time he visited a chapter, he gave them this weekly presentation: Hi, my name is Greg…

  • The BNI Foundation and Ambassador Program

    August 12, 2026 · 16 min

    Synopsis Shirley Towne returns to the podcast to introduce the BNI Foundation Ambassadors program. Ambassadors are BNI members who represent the BNI Foundation in their chapters and in their regions. By visiting other chapters as a…

  • The Power of Small Talk

    August 5, 2026 · 12 min

    Synopsis Small talk isn’t about filling silence. It’s about opening doors. The goal is to express genuine interest. One thoughtful question creates a conversation. One conversation creates a relationship. And one relationship can change a…

  • Episode 971: What Is Essential to New Members?

    July 29, 2026 · 14 min

    Identifying the most essential things to connect business goals to activities in BNI results in more lucrative and successful memberships.

  • Sailing or Scaling?

    July 22, 2026 · 14 min

    Kip Kint believes anyone who runs a successful lifestyle business can scale it into a legacy business that doesn't depend on its founder.

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About the show

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