Widely regarded as the “Father of Modern Networking,” including by both Forbes and CNN, is Dr. Ivan Misner. He is the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of the world’s largest business networking organization, Business Networking International, more affectionately known in 76 countries as BNI. Ivan is also a New York Times Bestselling author who has written 28 books, including his latest book – Who’s in Your Room? Interestingly, he’s a black belt in karate, an amateur magician and a future astronaut! If you find fascinating people, the art of networking and sage insights of interest, you’ll find this conversation a must-listen.
TOPIC TIME CODES:
0:59 – Introduction
2:12 – Entrepreneurial Beginnings (The Lollipop Story)
4:28 – Bring BNI to Life
8:01 – Push Marketing vs. Pull Marketing
9:33 – Ground-Level BNI Networking
13:23 – Diversifying Your Networking Portfolio
17:35 – The Networking Disconnect
19:10 – The VCP Process (Visibility, Credibility, Profitability)
20:25 – The Death of Cold Selling
23:35 – Providing a Value-Add
26:20 – In-depth Networking
28:40 – Future Astronaut
32:00 – Branson Insights
33:40 – Insights About Ivan (Advice for his Younger Self)
35:43 – A Geometric Journey
37:33 – Ivan’s Insights to Live By
46:46 – Flying Like an Eagle
48:00 – Closing Thoughts
SOURCES:
Personal Site: ivanmisner.com
BNI Site: BNI.com
Twitter: @IvanMisner
You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEq8rtIgxbwhCQ2OEkFQUGw
TikTok: ivanmisner
