Ivan Misner
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Ivan Misner is founder and chairman of BNI, a professional business networking organization headquartered in Upland, Calif. He is co-author, with Hazel Walker and Frank De Raffele, of Business Networking and Sex: Not What You Think (Entrepreneur Press, 2012). Misner is also chairman of the board for the Referral Institute, an international referral training company, and on the board of directors of the Colorado School of Professional Psychology. He is also the founder of the BNI Misner Charitable Foundation.
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How your business connections will evolve through technology and education.
Five Ways to Take Charge of Your Own Networking
Every business should have a networking expert, but you don't have to hire one. You just have to take on the right mindset.
Three Big Lies About Networking
Once you know the truth about networking, you can build connections that provide continuous business opportunities.
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When it comes to building contacts, quality trumps quantity.
Master Networkers Ask the Right Questions
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The Dos and Don'ts of Social Networking
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Build your networking skills--one step at a time.How--and Where--People Network
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Referral business from networking groups can pay off handsomely, so make the most of every meeting.Anchor Your Network with Strong Relationships
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If you want to improve your networking skills, teach someone else what you know.
Word-of-Mouth Marketing Can Bite Back
A lot of reputations are at stake when you give a referral--including yours. Make it count and keep your integrity.
Desperation Isn't Referable
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Don't think a gardener can be a referral source to the rich? Think again. Discounting even one potential networking opportunity can be disastrous.Use Small Actions to Get Big Results
When it comes to creating relationships with other companies, take a long-term approach.Develop a Magnetic Personality
Every person has a little magnetism already inside him. Learn how to leverage it to draw in more business.Specialists Win More Referrals
If you claim to do everything, your clients won't rely on you for anything.What Is Business Networking, Anyway?
It's more than showing up and shaking hands; it's about being proactive.Most Popular
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