Top 7 Quotes & Sayings by Ivan Misner

Explore popular quotes and sayings by Ivan Misner.
Last updated on November 21, 2024.
Ivan Misner

Ivan Misner is the founder and Chief Visionary Officer of the business networking organization BNI.

Born: 1956
You can make a good living while serving a greater good.
First, you have to be visible in the community. You have to get out there and connect with people. It's not called net-sitting or net-eating. It's called networking. You have to work at it.
Referrals aren't given easily. If you don't take the time to establish credibility, you're not going to get the referral. People have to get to know you. They have to feel comfortable with who you are and what you do.
Success is the uncommon application of common knowledge — © Ivan Misner
Success is the uncommon application of common knowledge
Networking is more about farming than it is about hunting.
Networking is not about hunting. It is about farming. It's about cultivating relationships. Don't engage in 'premature solicitation'. You'll be a better networker if you remember that.
Referrals are very powerful. When I refer you, I give a little bit of my reputation away. If you do a good job, my friend that hired you is pleased. But if you do a bad job, that reflects badly on me. People forget that.
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