Sitting with the Prime Minister at the beginning of the BNI France National Conference, and more. #BNIGC2026

Expo Hall Photos I visited some of the sponsors and exhibitors at the Global Convention and took photos with attendees, too. #BNIGC2026

Can someone network too much? The answer in my blog just might surprise you. Remember that activity is NOT an accomplishment. You need to build both Visibility & Credibility to get results from your business networking efforts. What are your thoughts tinyurl.com/53f53wpa

I met with BNI APAC National Directors & key leaders in Monaco on Monday. They had great questions that led to good conversations. #bnigc26

Talking About the VCP Process with Dermot Buffini I enjoyed talking with Dermot on his show, “The Art of Networking.” Check out this short clip about the importance of the VCP Process. You can see the full interview here: youtube.com/watch?v=mvvyfbzu…

Successful Networking Begins with Relationships After you meet people, get to know them. Listen to what matters to them, look for ways to help, and give the relationship time to grow. IvanMisner.com #Networking #Relationships #IvanMisner

Sometimes the biggest obstacle to results isn’t the strategy. It is our willingness to change. Are we rejecting an idea because the evidence says it won’t work, or because trying it requires us to do something differently? tinyurl.com/45uh78fj

BNI Executive Director Training in Monaco I attended the ED Training yesterday at the Convention center. They had fantastic questions for me. I love what I do for a living (I mean life). #BNIGC26

Contacts are valuable, and your relationships are currency. It’s how well you know each other that counts, not how many contacts you have. The ones that you turn into lasting relationships make a difference. Create strong relationships for networking success.

The #1 reason people don't start conversations: fear. They have a fear of rejection, fear of inadequacy, or looking foolish. Practice helps the fear fade. The more you start conversations, the better you become at it. Be the first to say hello.

When was the last time you invited a REFERRAL SOURCE to a networking event? Introducing them to other businesspeople you know gives them an opportunity to meet others in your target market and may also provide new business opportunities. Bring them to your networking meeting.

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BNI Red Night on the USA Cruise Our last night together was lots of fun, and it was easy to see the BNI part of the main dining room. I loved hanging out with all of you thank you for being part of BNI. 💖 Photos courtesy of BNI member, Scott Fowler.

We are on our layover in Philadelphia, on our way to the BNI Global Convention in Monaco. #IvanMisner #BNIGC26

Friday Fact What: The First Ivanism When: December 1985 Why: It was the end of BNI’s first year and we had 20 chapters. I hosted a mixer. People were sitting at tables with people they already knew, eating the food. And that's how the very first Ivanism came to be.

Your network can be an important part of your community. IvanMisner.com #Ivanism

My Presentation on the BNI USA Cruise The members chose the topic, “Who’s In Your Room?” We had a good time, and I enjoyed sharing the morning with all of them! Thank you for the photos, BNI member Scott Fowler, owner of Palmetto Moose Productions.

If you are going to the BNI Global Convention, go to this gallery in Eze, an amazing village on a hill, 30 minutes from Monaco. The artist, Julien, uses the same methods as the Old Masters in his shop “Planet Cuir.” instagram.com/en.2o/

A great mentor can make all the difference for a new BNI member. BNI Canada Executive Director Mark Graber joins me to discuss how the Passport Program and mentoring help new members connect, engage, and become part of the team. tinyurl.com/3y8cd5ew

20 Years of “Truth or Delusion: Busting Networking’s Biggest Myths” My co-author, Mike Macedonio, and I share our thoughts on the 20th anniversary of this best-selling book. What is your favorite story or chapter from Truth or Delusion? tinyurl.com/3u9t29xs