Dr. Ivan Misner – Father of Modern Networking & Founder of BNI
Dr. Ivan Misner holds a Ph.D. from USC and is the founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI (Business Network International), which he established in 1985. Under his leadership, BNI has expanded to over 11,300 chapters across 76 countries, generating more than $25 billion in annual business through its referral system.
A New York Times bestselling author of 30 books, he continues to teach business networking at universities and is a regular columnist for Entrepreneur.com. Recognized by Forbes and CNN as the “Father of Modern Networking,” he has appeared on outlets including The Today Show, BBC, and CNN, and has been honored with awards such as Red Cross Humanitarian of the Year and the John C. Maxwell Leadership Award. Fluent in the art of human connection, he is also an amateur magician and a karate black belt.
Top Speaking Topics
Networking for Success: Turning Contacts into Customers
Offers the step-by-step process to bridge the gap between social visibility and professional referrals.The Givers Gain® Philosophy: Building Trust-Based Business
Demonstrates how creating trusted relationships fosters long-term, referral-driven growth.Infinite Legacy: 7 Principles for Impactful Influence
Inspired by his latest best-seller, this talk explores how intentional networking leaves a lasting personal and professional legacy.Virtual Networking Post-COVID: Thriving in Digital Spaces
Delivers practical strategies for cultivating relationships and referrals in a virtual, post-pandemic world.The Brody Moment: Scaling Networks Through Vision & Execution
Shares the pivotal moment when BNI expanded from a handful of chapters to a global powerhouse.
