
Episode 972: The Power of Small Talk
Small talk opens doors. One thoughtful question creates a conversation. One conversation creates a relationship.

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Hosted by Dr. Ivan Misner · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 15 episodes
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A weekly audio discussion with Dr. Ivan Misner, the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world's largest business networking organization.
Dr. Ivan Misner hosts The Official BNI Podcast, a business show with 15 episodes published.

Small talk opens doors. One thoughtful question creates a conversation. One conversation creates a relationship.

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