Networking Now:

I’ve spoken to tens of thousands of people and written many books and articles on networking, referral marketing, sales, business and success.

I’ve had many questions on these topics over the years and I have recently decided to compile the best questions and my answers to them as part of a project that I am doing with my good friend Alex Mandossian.

If you could ask me just one question about networking, referral marketing, business or success, what would your most important question be?

Post it here on this blog.  I’ll be answering your questions as part of my project with Alex as well as here on this blog site.

OK, what are you waiting for?  Post that question while it’s fresh in your mind.

Thanks!

 

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11 Responses to “Ask Ivan Misner”

1. Chris Wallace Says:
   May 7th, 2009 at 12:41 pm

   Ivan,

   If you had a BNI member that made less that $2,000 last year through there membership and had only 10 minutes to spend with them…. what would you tell them and why?

   Thanks,
   Chris

2. Hazel Says:
   May 7th, 2009 at 8:34 pm

   If I am a member of BNI and have been for several years, don’t you think I have really learned about all there is to learn about implementing referral systems? Why should I take programs like Certified Networker or Referrals for Life? Arn’t they just more of what you teach us in BNI?

3. Tony Says:
   May 8th, 2009 at 7:37 am

   If you were sitting next to a reasonably good member at a chapter meeting, and they were texting on their cell phone, what would you say to them about not texting (which is rude in my opinion) without sounding like a reprimand.

4. raised seat with arms Says:
   May 9th, 2009 at 10:14 am

   Important information, very glad you posting this. I enjoy learning new things everyday so I like subscribing to blogs like yours. Charles

5. Marc Lemezma Says:
   May 10th, 2009 at 1:02 am

   I believe that you can never stop learning about anything, networking included.

   Do you agree Ivan ?

   And if so – what was the most recent lesson you learned?

6. Joshua Jarvis Says:
   May 10th, 2009 at 4:44 pm

   What if you find yourself enjoying networking more than your “real” job? Is there a paid networking “connecting” job?

7. Lil Converse Says:
   May 11th, 2009 at 9:44 pm

   Does BNI endorse Rhonda Byrnes or Lisa Nichols and the rest of and “The Secret” and its teachers?

8. Saskia Steur Says:
   May 12th, 2009 at 1:00 am

   As a BNI member I am always on the lookout for warm referrals for my fellow chapter members. I have a translation agency and the contact I have with my customers and relations are predominantly by e-mail. How would you go about increasing the amount of face-to-face meetings, which I feel would improve the bond between my clients and me AND would offer more opportunity for live conversations?

9. Shawn McCarthy Says:
   May 12th, 2009 at 2:53 pm

   Hi Ivan,

   You have referred to your initial relationship with your wife as the “full court press”, as things progressed quickly during your courtship.
   My question would be: Knowing that business relationships take time, were you worried about Elizabeth’s answer to your questions regarding your first date and(then later)proposal?

   Shawn McCarthy BNI ED Ventura County, Ca.

10. Glen Says:
    May 13th, 2009 at 2:13 pm

    We work with small business owners regularly. Many have started their business after working at large companies. How do you recommend they stay focused when they are used to a more structured environment?

11. Sampathkumar Iyengar Says:
    May 14th, 2009 at 1:01 am

    For starters in BNI, How should one go about ICE BREAKING?

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