Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2022! Networking is a powerful tool that can help you build your business. But it can be difficult to know where to start, or how to make the most of your networking opportunities. Dr. Ivan Misner is the founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world's largest business networking organization. In this episode of Building The Premier Accounting Firm, host Roger Knecht chats with Dr. Misner about his journey from building a successful practice to growing BNI into the global organization it is today. Dr. Misner shares his insights on how to build strong relationships, how to network effectively as an introvert, and how to make the most of your networking opportunities. This episode is packed with valuable tips and advice that you can use to grow your business through networking. Your Host: Roger Knecht, president of Universal Accounting Center Guest Name: Dr. Ivan Misner Dr. Ivan Misner is the Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world's largest business networking organization. Founded in 1985, the organization now has over 10,700 chapters in 76 countries throughout every populated continent of the world. Last year alone, BNI generated 12.4 million referrals resulting in more than $18.6 billion dollars' worth of business for its members. Called the "Father of Modern Networking" by both Forbes and CNN, Dr. Misner is considered to be one of the world's leading experts on business networking and has been a keynote speaker for major corporations and associations throughout the world. He has been featured in the L.A. Times, Wall Street Journal, and New York Times, as well as numerous TV and radio shows including CNN, the BBC, and The Today Show on NBC. Among his many awards, he has been named "Humanitarian of the Year" by the Red Cross and has been the recipient of the John C. Maxwell Leadership Award. He is a proud father and husband to his late wife; Elisabeth and he is the Co-Founder of the BNI Charitable Foundation. He has visited all seven continents having completed an Antarctic expedition in 2021. His next big adventure is to be a future astronaut with Virgin Atlantic. Sponsors: Universal Accounting Center Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth. Offers: Find a BNI chapter near you Free resources Get a FREE copy of this book all accounting professionals should use to work on their business and become profitable. This is a must-have addition to every accountant's library to provide quality CFO & Advisory services as a Profit & Growth Expert today: "in the BLACK, nine principles to make your business profitable" – e-book "Red to BLACK in 30 days – A small business accountant's guide to QUICK turnarounds" – the how-to-guide e-book for accounting professionals For Additional FREE Resources for accounting professionals check out this collection HERE! Be sure to join us for GrowCon, the LIVE event for accounting professionals to work ON their business. This is a conference you don't want to miss. Remember this, Accounting Success IS Universal. Listen to our next episode and be sure to subscribe. Also, let us know what you think of the podcast and please share any suggestion you may have. We look forward to your input: Podcast Feedback For more information on how you can apply these principles in your business please visit us at www.universalaccountingschool.com or call us at 8012653777

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