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Live Oak Studio Produces Rare Interview
with Dr. Misner!
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Most of us have heard interviews where Dr. Misner tells the story of how BNI started; but have you ever heard BNI’s Founder tell what influenced him early on in his life and gave him the confidence to strive for success?
Listen to the interview to hear this story and more . . .
Find out more here.
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Why Introverts Can Be Great Networkers
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 Being an introvert is NOT a networking handicap—in some ways, it’s an advantage! Dr. Misner’s latest article on Entrepreneur.com explains why you don’t have to be a people person to network, and that you just have to be willing to listen. Find out more here.
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Calling All BNI Members Who Want To
Do Business Internationally!
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 Are you a BNI Member who wants to tap into the world of opportunity that becomes available to those who do business internationally? If so, then you MUST be at the BNI Worldwide Members Event!Visit the KL08 BNI Worldwide Members Event Website: ( www.bni-worldwide.com) Find out more here.
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Debunking the Six Degrees of Separation
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Do you believe that anyone in the world is only six people removed? Here's why that theory is wrong and what it means for networking.
Read the latest article written by Dr. Misner for Entrepreneur.com and learn why there are noteworthy flaws in the theory that any person is connected to any other person through no more than six intermediary connections.
Find out more here.
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BNI Middle East Produces Excellent New
Informational Video About BNI!
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 This new video about BNI was created by BNI Member George Jacob of MovieMedia, and was showcased at the International Networking Week Luncheon in Dubai. Check it out for yourself and see why it has been such a valuable tool at Core Group Meetings in the Middle East and around the world! Find out more here.
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Dr. Ivan Misner visits Portugal and the U.K.!
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After visiting Scandinavia this April, BNI’s Founder & Chairman didn’t let jet lag slow him down one bit. Instead, Dr. Misner hopped a plane to Portugal and then another one to the U.K., meeting BNI Members and continuing to give several informative, enthusiastically delivered presentations in both places.
*Photo left to right: Wine distributor Victor Marques, BNI’s Founder & Chairman Dr. Ivan Misner, and National Director of BNI Portugal Hélder Falcão
Find out more here.
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Scandinavia Gets a Visit from BNI’s
Founder & Chairman!
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 On his recent trip to Scandinavia in April, Dr. Ivan Misner visited Denmark, Sweden, and Norway and held 13 seminars in only 5 days! Find out more here.
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Word of Mouth Article in Khaleej Times
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 Find out what BNI’s Founder & Chairman Dr. Ivan Misner and the National Director for BNI Middle East, Bijay Rajnikantt Shah, have to say about the world’s best-known marketing secret! Find out more here.
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BNI and the Referral Institute Partner with California
Small Business Success Conferences!
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 BNI and the Referral Institute will now be adding the crucial element of networking to the upcoming May 2, 2007 California Small Business Success Conference and trade show! Find out more here.
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Yahoo! News Publishes Information
About the BNI Gender Survey
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On April 3rd, Yahoo! published a news brief entitled, “BNI’s Networking Sex Survey: Do Men and Women Approach Networking Differently?”
Find out more here.
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BNI-Misner Foundation Donates
Thousands in Support of Children and
Education
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 The BNI-Misner Foundation has been busy this year! Read on to find out how the Foundation continues to fund many worthwhile projects benefiting children with their education. Find out more here.
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BNI’s Podcast Website Is Up and Running!
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 Now, ALL BNI Members have FREE access to weekly, 5-10 minute podcasts containing information that will keep you “in the know” and teach you how to make the most of your BNI membership! CHECK IT OUT NOW AND SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT www.BNIPodcast.com! Find out more here.
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2007 U.S. Member Extravaganza
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 You could be one of the over 200 BNI winners and guests to enjoy an exciting and fun-filled trip to the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans!!! Find out more here.
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Get the Real-Life Back-Story Behind the
Movie “The Secret!”
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 BNI Members have been specially invited to participate in a once in a lifetime opportunity to be on the line LIVE with Rhonda Byrne, the creator of the enormously popular film and best-selling book, The Secret!*Photo left to right: Rhonda Byrne (producer of The Secret), BNI’s Founder & Chairman Dr. Ivan Misner and his wife, Beth Misner Find out more here.
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Jack Canfield Makes Special Offer to BNI Members!
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 Jack Canfield, the co-creator of “Chicken Soup for the Soul” and a big supporter of BNI, is personally offering BNI Members the opportunity to participate in a FREE telebridge! (Photo: Jack Canfield, author of Chicken Soup for the Soul, together with Dr. Ivan Misner) Find out more here.
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Networking Faux Pas
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 Think you’re a good networker? Make sure you’re not making 1 of these 3 big blunders. In Dr. Ivan Misner’s latest article for Entrepreneur.com, he explains a few of the most glaring blunders in networking etiquette that you should always avoid. Find our more here.
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U.S. News & World Report Mentions BNI!
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 The March 19, 2007 issue of U.S. News & World Report contains the following excerpt: "Getting business to come to you. Network and schmooze at professional and trade association meetings and through formal networking groups like linkedin.com and BNI, with Chapters nationwide."
Find out more here.
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Dr. Ivan Misner to Speak at High Achievers Network
Seminar in Houston!
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 Sign up now to take advantage of the ongoing learning and training that the High Achievers Network is offering for BNI Chapters, Members and guests. Find out more here.
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New Small Business Q&A Website Features
Dr. Ivan Misner’s Networking Expertise!
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 Do you need quick answers to your questions about small business and networking? Check out www.AskJim.Biz and get tips and advice on everything you need to know about small business from experts like Dr. Ivan Misner and Jim Blasingame! Find out more here.
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The Key to Networking
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Would you like to know how you can start opening the door to others’ networks?
In Dr. Ivan Misner’s latest article for Entrepreneur.com, he explains that building long-term relationships based on trust is the key to unlocking the door to other people’s networks and that it all comes down to establishing credibility with your referral partners.
Find out more here.
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Word of Mouth Conference: Special Offer for BNI Members
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 The Word of Mouth Marketing Association is offering all BNI Members a $100 discount on event registration. Sign up now—before it’s too late! Find out more here.
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Podcast Interview: Dr. Ivan Misner
Discusses BNI with Biz Link Radio
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 BNI’s Founder & CEO, Dr. Ivan Misner, was recently interviewed by Biz Link Radio, a weekly podcast featuring entrepreneurs and top business executives. Listen to this informative podcast to hear Dr. Misner give insight into word-of-mouth marketing, BNI and much more! Find out more here.
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SuccessNet’s “BNI in the News” Column:
The World is Paying Attention to BNI!
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 BNI is making an impact and making headlines everywhere! Have you ever wondered exactly what kind of media attention is being paid to BNI? You’re in luck! Though you may not have the time to scour the business sections of countless newspapers and magazines or to prowl the airwaves or the internet for media mentions of BNI, BNI’s Newsletter – SuccessNet— has been doing exactly that since 2005! Find out more here.
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BNI’s Inaugural International Networking
Week™—A Worldwide Success!
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 The results are in and the worldwide Inaugural International Networking Week™, initiated by BNI, was a huge success! Find out more here.
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New del Fuego Car Coach™ CDs Featuring
Dr. Ivan Misner Now Available!
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 Two new audio CDs featuring Dr. Ivan Misner, “Truth or Delusion” and “Networking and Word of Mouth,” have recently been released by del Fuego Publishing. Don’t let the valuable time you spend during your daily commute count as a waste—these CDs are an excellent way to make the most of your drive time by listening to Dr. Misner explain some of the crucial tools and tips for business and networking success! Find out more here.
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Radio Interview: Dr. Ivan Misner Discusses
International Networking Week
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 Dr. Ivan Misner was recently interviewed by Jim Blasingame of The Small Business Advocate radio program, about International Networking Week. Listen to this exciting interview and hear why International Networking Week is such a significant milestone in the world of business networking! Find out more here.
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International Networking Week Video!
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 Dr. Ivan Misner’s anticipated video presentation on International Networking Week™ is available for you to view now -- or download to your computer! Check it out and see why the week of February 5th – 9th, 2007 is going to be filled with opportunity and excitement! Find out more here.
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Laser-Sharp Networking
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 Do you want your networking activities to have a precision comparable to the tight beam and strong concentration of a laser? Of course you do! In Dr. Ivan Misner’s latest article for Entrepreneur.com, he gives three tips to getting precision results from your networking efforts. Read on to find out how to hone your networking skills in order to become a laser-sharp networker! Find out more here.
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BNI Philippines - First New Country Launch of 2007!
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 On January 18th, 2007, the first BNI Chapter in the Philippines kicked off, marking the existence of BNI in 37 countries! BNI is very pleased to welcome the Philippines as its 37th country, and to congratulate the founding Chapter, Genesis, on a very successful kickoff! Find out more here.
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BNI Releases Year End Statistics For 2006!
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 2006 was another very good year for BNI! We grew by 425 Chapters, opened 10 new countries and welcomed in the New Year with approximately 92,000 members across the globe! BNI is proud to release the official statistics for the year 2006 . . . Find out more here.
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The Importance of Sales in Networking
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 If you’re getting all the referrals you need, do you really need to sell? The answer is YES! In Dr. Ivan Misner’s latest article for Entrepreneur.com, he explains why sales skills are absolutely essential in order to be successful in referral marketing. Take a look at this recent article and learn how to get the one-two punch of having the knowledge and skill to generate referrals, as well as the knowledge and skill to close the sale! Find out more here.
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2007 Theme: “Who Can You Refer Today?”™
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 BNI is excited to announce its new theme and logo for 2007 – “Who Can You Refer Today?”™ Since International Networking Week™ is an initiative of BNI, and this year will be the inaugural International Networking Week™, the BNI theme for 2007 mirrors the theme of INW. Find out more here.
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BNI’s Dr. Misner Contributes to New Book!
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 Dr. Ivan Misner, BNI’s Founder & Chairman, has contributed to Mitchell Levy’s appealing new book, Happy About Knowing What to Expect in 2007: Getting a Handle on the Year Ahead. Mitchell Levy's book compiles predictions made by 50 contributing executives concerning what lies ahead for all of us in 2007. Dr. Misner's contribution is an exciting prediction about what will happen with the current trend in networking and social capital education. Find out more here.
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Dr. Misner is the New “Networking Success” Columnist
for The National NetWorker!
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 BNI is proud to announce that Dr. Ivan Misner is the new “Networking Success” columnist for The National NetWorker. Find out more here.
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Networking Times Runs Excellent Article
Discussing BNI!
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 Networking University’s John David Mann interviews Dr. Ivan Misner in an article titled for BNI’s founding philosophy – “Givers Gain.” Read up on what Dr. Misner has to say about how both business networking and BNI have evolved over the past two decades and how Givers Gain can make all the difference in successful networking. Find out more here.
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GET THE INSIDE SCOOP! - February
Networking Café Telebridge
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 Sign up today to participate in a FREE telebridge call hosted by Networking Café and BNI’s Founder & Chairman, Dr. Ivan Misner. Join us on Wednesday, February 21st at 7:00 p.m. USA Eastern Time, as Dr. Misner discusses his predictions regarding networking trends. Find out more here.
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