The Official BNI Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Episode 949: Coaching a Chapter to Greatness (Classic) Feb 25, 2026

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How can your chapter benefit from coaching? Mark Breves shares actions the BNI Founder Chapter took to grow from 20 to 35 members.

Episode 948: How to Be a Friend Feb 18, 2026

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Reliability builds trust faster than charisma ever will. Follow through consistently. Friendship in networking is all about being safe.

Episode 947: Guinness Networking World Record Feb 11, 2026

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BNI now holds the Guinness World Record for the most people attending a speed networking event: 1108 BNI members, 20,000 rounds, 90 minutes.

Episode 946: Small Talk Feb 04, 2026

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Small talk doesn't have to be shallow. It is a bridge to meaningful conversation, and it can show warmth, approachability and confidence.

Episode 945: Turning Personal Connections into Relationships Jan 28, 2026

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If you're stuck at the Visibility stage of the VCP process, here are some strategies to make the shift to Credibility and Profitability.

Episode 944: Don’t Let Your Group Deflate While You Wait (Classic) Jan 21, 2026

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Don't let your group deflate while you wait to go back to meeting in person. Stop making excuses and start getting results.

Episode 943: What to Say to Boring People Jan 14, 2026

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It's not the person you're talking to who's boring. You can't have an interesting conversation with anyone without being interested.

Episode 942: Engaging Long-Time Members Jan 07, 2026

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Tim Roberts and Ivan Misner explain why mentoring new BNI members is the best way for long-time members to stay engaged.

Episode 941: My Personal Story Dec 17, 2025

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All BNI members speak the language of Givers Gain®. Attending BNI's national and global events opens up a world of referrals.

Episode 940: Holiday Party Networking Dec 10, 2025

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Everybody goes to parties during the holiday season. To make the most of holiday party networking, here are a few things to keep in mind.