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How to Network in the New Normal You can continue to grow your social circle despite the current climate.

By Ivan Misner

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As businesses and entrepreneurs quickly transition from face-to-face interactions to digital, the way we network has completely changed. Instead of meeting people at in-person events or venues, entrepreneurs are now needing to adapt to digital networking.

Related: Free Webinar — Networking in the New Normal

Ivan Misner is the author of Networking Like a Pro and the founder and chairman of BNI. In a previous webinar, Misner explained how you and your business can continue to network effectively in the new normal. Today, he's following up with a Q&A video, taking on questions from our audience to clear the air on a few important topics.

Related: Focus on Networking With People Who Are Engines, Not Anchors

Ivan Misner

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Dr. Ivan Misner is a New York Times bestselling author and co-author of the bestselling book, Networking Like a Pro (Entrepreneur Press 2017). He is also the founder and chief visionary officer of BNI, the world's largest referral marketing and networking organization.

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