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Speed Networking and Beyond
Launch yourself into a new circle of people waiting to talk to you.
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.
More From Ivan Misner
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Why Introverts Can Be Great Networkers
You don't have to be a people person to network; you just have to be willing to listen.
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Debunking the Six Degrees of Separation
Do you believe that anyone in the world is only six people removed? Here's why that theory's wrong and what it means for networking.
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The Key to Networking
Building long-term relationships based on trust will help open the door to others' prime networks.
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The Importance of Sales in Networking
Even if you're getting all the referrals you need, you can't leave your sales skills by the wayside.
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Networking Trends: Education and Technology Are Key
The relatively new formal networking arena is poised to grow in importance--and entrepreneurs are still leading the way.
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Why Getting Published Can Help You Network
It may take a lot of work, but branding yourself as a local expert will do wonders for your networking efforts.
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Simplify Your Company’s Story
Learn how to communicate what you do in a way that's relatable to your referral sources.
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Don’t Sell to Your Network–Educate Them
Educate your network on your product and your customers so they can help expand your client base.
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Get the Right Networking Mind-Set and Skill Set
Make more and better connections when you get your mind and skills in gear for networking.
Building a Business
Networking Etiquette Around the World
A quick lesson on how not to embarrass yourself when networking in another country.
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Smart Ways to Use Your Business Card
Successful networking is "all in the cards" with these 4 strategies.
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Using Events to Gain Referrals
Gain a reputation as the person everyone wants to do business with by setting up a popular event.
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The Networking Trick That’ll Increase Business
Start referring your contacts to other professionals and watch your business grow.
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High-EQ Networking
Improve your networking skills with four ways to boost your Emotional Intelligence.
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Networking With Businesses Overseas
When it comes to networking with foreign companies, we all speak the language of referrals.
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Scorched-Earth Networking
Are you burning the very people you're trying to impress? Find out how not to be the networker no one wants to do business with.
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Online Exposure
Ready to start e-networking? Here are five keys to generating online buzz for your biz with word-of-mouth marketing.
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5 Ways to Break Into Online Networking
Our networking expert shares his best tips for promoting your business online with this hot new arena for word-of-mouth marketing.
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Networking at Conferences and Trade Shows
These four tips will help you make the most out of your time at a trade show or expo.
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15 Ways Other People Can Promote Your Biz
Put your networking circle to work for you with these guaranteed ways to generate new business.
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A Sure-Fire Referral Technique for the “Difficult to Refer” Business
Even if your company isn't the type to easily generate word of mouth, there are still ways you can network and build your business's reputation.
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Busting the Myths About Customer Referrals
Learn the truth behind these six common networking misconceptions.
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Tips for Working a Mixer
Knowing what to look for will help you use business events to your advantage.
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Who Joins a Networking Group…and Why?
A closer look at the members of networking groups and how they're benefiting
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Do Referrals Happen by Coincidence?
No, they don't. Here's how to stop relying on luck to create word-of-mouth for your business.
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Shape up Your Business With Networking Aerobics
7 exercises to help you maintain networking momentum
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Why We Need to Teach Networking
Relationship-building courses have yet to become a business school requirement. Isn't it time that changed?
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Investing in Your Social Capital
It pays to take advantage of knowledge and relationships when building your business--and your bottom line.
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Secrets to Getting Referrals
How to encourage the members of your networking group to recommend your business to others
