Dr Ivan Misner: BNI: Modern Networking EP813

Dr Ivan Misner: BNI: Modern Networking EP813

From The Michael Brian Show by Michael Brian

April 6, 2026 · 1h 2m · Episode 816

About this episode

Dr. Ivan Misner discusses modern networking practices and the impact of technology on business networking.

Dr Ivan Misner (@IvanMisner.BNIFounder) is the Founder of BNI (Business Network International), the world's largest business networking organization. Founded in 1985, the organization now has over 11,400 chapters in 76 countries throughout every populated continent of the world. Last year alone, BNI generated 16.6 million referrals resulting in more than $24.4 billion dollars' worth of business for its members. We discuss networking best practices with tech and AI potentially changing the way networking in done. We also talk about the concept that networking as a marathon and a long term business growth strategy. You can find out more about Ivan's work at https://www.ivanmisner.com & https://www.bni.co.uk and you can pick up Ivan's book, "Networking is a marathon, not a sprint" at https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FRFQMPM5 Join the FREE Facebook group for The Michael Brian Show at https://www.facebook.com/groups/themichaelbrianshow Follow Mike on Facebook Instagram & X

People in this episode

Host: Michael Brian

Guest: Dr Ivan Misner

Topics covered

  • networking
  • business growth
  • AI in networking
  • long-term strategy
  • referrals

Keywords

  • networking
  • BNI
  • business referrals
  • AI
  • long-term strategy
  • entrepreneurship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BNI, Business Network International, Facebook, Amazon

Books & works: Networking is a marathon, not a sprint

Places: UK

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