The Official BNI Podcast
The founder of the world's largest referral networking organization shares weekly tips and frameworks for business professionals.
This is the official weekly audio briefing from the founder of BNI, designed for his organization's members. Each short episode (10-15 minutes) focuses on a single, actionable concept related to networking, referral marketing, or leadership, often using a memorable analogy or a structured framework. It's less of a talk show and more of a tool for reinforcing the BNI system's philosophy and methodology.
“Unlike other business networking podcasts, this is the canonical voice of the system's founder. The advice isn't theoretical; it's a direct explanation of the BNI methodology from its creator, delivered in a highly consistent, bite-sized weekly format.”
Who hosts this show
Dr. Ivan Misner is the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI (Business Network International), the world's largest business networking organization. Often called the "Father of Modern Networking" by outlets like CNN and Forbes, he holds a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California and is a New York Times bestselling author. This podcast serves as a direct channel for him to share referral marketing strategies and the core principles of the BNI system.
Credentials & credits
- Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of BNI
- Ph.D. from the University of Southern California
- New York Times Bestselling author
- Columnist for Entrepreneur.com
- Called "Father of Modern Networking" by CNN and Forbes
- Recipient of the John C. Maxwell Transformational Leadership Award
Other ventures
- BNI Charitable Foundation (Co-Founder)
- Referral Institute (Senior Partner)
- Asentiv (Co-Founder)
- Misner Audio Programs
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Episode 966: Living Your Succession PlanJun 24, 2026 · 14 min
- 02Episode 965: Delay Success or Accelerate FailureJun 19, 2026 · 11 min
- 03Episode 964: Open Networking, the Most Undervalued TimeJun 10, 2026 · 14 min
- 04Episode 963: The Power of “Feel, Felt, Found”Jun 3, 2026 · 13 min
- 05Episode 962: Time and Money (Classic)May 27, 2026 · 13 min
- 06Episode 961: Hard Work vs. LuckMay 20, 2026 · 13 min
- 07Episode 960: Why Most Leaders FailMay 13, 2026 · 12 min
- 08Episode 959: Make Yourself ReferrableMay 6, 2026 · 13 min
Notable episodes
- 01Episode 966: Living Your Succession Plan
Features Dr. Misner's personal philosophy on leadership transition, using his memorable 'King Arthur to Colonel Sanders' analogy.
- 02Episode 965: Delay Success or Accelerate Failure
A quintessential episode that uses a parable (making peach wine) to explain the show's core theme: networking is a marathon, not a sprint.
- 03Episode 964: Open Networking, the Most Undervalued Time
A clear example of the show's interview format, where a guest provides an actionable framework ('Seek, Serve, Setup') for a core BNI activity.
What you'll be asked on this show
Dr. Misner's interview approach is more of a co-teaching session than a discovery process. He begins with a detailed biography of the guest, establishing their credibility within the BNI system. His questions are direct and designed to elicit structured, actionable advice, such as asking for a 'framework' or the 'biggest mistakes' members make. He actively participates, sharing his own stories and reinforcing guest points that align with his established principles, often referencing his own books.
The show is a co-hosted format where Priscilla Rice introduces Dr. Misner, asks where in the world he is, presents the topic, and provides the outro. Dr. Misner then delivers the core content, which is either a focused monologue or a structured interview with a BNI-affiliated guest. The production is clean, tightly edited, and always includes a sponsorship read for Misner's own audio programs.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
7 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
personal
1- Q.01
“How are you and where are you?”
This is the standard opening exchange between co-host Priscilla Rice and Dr. Misner, establishing a personal, recurring check-in.
process
3- Q.01
“What are you sharing with us today?”
This is co-host Priscilla Rice's standard prompt to have Dr. Misner introduce the episode's main topic.
- Q.02
“Give me the framework for [topic] in your mind.”
A signature question used to prompt guests for a structured, step-by-step process that listeners can easily apply.
- Q.03
“You want to talk about that?”
A conversational prompt used after stating a premise, inviting the guest to elaborate and confirm the topic's core idea.
advice
2- Q.01
“What are some of the biggest mistakes members make when it comes to [topic]?”
He asks this to quickly identify common pitfalls and provide direct, corrective advice for the BNI member audience.
- Q.02
“Any thoughts before we wrap?”
A closing question typically directed to his co-host to solicit final remarks or a summary thought.
origin
1- Q.01
“When did [BNI practice] become a thing in BNI?”
This question is used to establish the historical context and origin of a specific BNI process or tradition.
Signature segments
- · Opening check-in: 'How are you and where are you?'
- · Sponsorship for MisnerAudioPrograms.com
- · Explaining concepts with analogies (e.g., peach wine, King Arthur)
- · Structuring advice into frameworks (e.g., Seek, Serve, Setup)
- · Rebroadcasting 'Classic' episodes
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically insiders from the BNI ecosystem, such as Executive Directors or long-time members. They are brought on to provide tactical expertise on a specific component of the BNI system, like 'Open Networking'.
- Spencer Reynoldson Episode 964: Open Networking, the Most Undervalued Time
- Shirley Towneon Episode 962: Time and Money (Classic)
- Laura Reidon Episode 959: Make Yourself Referrable
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is consistently sponsored by MisnerAudioPrograms.com. The ad read explicitly states that proceeds go to the BNI Foundation, framing the purchase as a way to support the organization's charitable arm.
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People also ask
- Who is the host of The Official BNI Podcast?
- The primary host is Dr. Ivan Misner, the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI. He is co-hosted by Priscilla Rice.
- What is the format of the show?
- It's a weekly show with short episodes (10-15 minutes) that mix solo monologues from Dr. Misner and occasional interviews with BNI experts.
- Is this podcast still active?
- Yes, it releases new episodes weekly.
- Who is the podcast for?
- It is primarily for members of the BNI networking organization, but is useful for anyone interested in referral marketing.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on its own website, bnipodcast.com, as well as on major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts and YouTube.
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- [01]Official Podcast Websitebnipodcast.com
- [02]Meet Our Founder - BNI.combni.com
- [03]Dr. Ivan Misner's Official Bioivanmisner.com
- [04]Ivan Misner Bio - Executive Speakers Bureauexecutivespeakers.com
- [05]Ivan Misner - Simon & Schuster Publisher Pagesimonandschuster.com
- [06]The Official BNI Podcast on Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
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