Ivan Misner

Ivan Misner is the founder and Chief Visionary Officer of the business networking organization BNI.[1][2]

Ivan Misner
Born
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Southern California
OccupationEntrepreneur
Years active1980-present
OrganizationBNI
Known forFounder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI
Spouse
Elisabeth Misner
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(m. 1986⁠–⁠2020)​
Children3
Websiteivanmisner.com

Career

After starting his own consultancy business, Misner founded BNI in Arcadia, California in 1985[1] after losing an important client at his consultancy.[3][4][5] The company expanded through a franchise-based business model.[6][7]

Misner has written several books, including Truth or Delusion? Busting Networking's Biggest Myths and The 29% Solution: 52 Weekly Networking Success Strategies.[8]

References
  1. "Network group is launched". Birmingham Evening Mail. October 4, 1999. Archived from the original on February 25, 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
  2. Peter Sterling (September 28, 2006). "The art of multiplication". Australasian Business Intelligence. Archived from the original on February 22, 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
  3. Jantsch, John (2006). "Ramp Up a Systematic Referral Machine". Duct Tape Marketing. Nashville, Tennessee: Thomas Nelson. p. 202. ISBN 978-1-59555-146-7.
    - "Why Technology Is Rewarding Close Personal Relationships". California Science & Technology News. June 23, 2006. Archived from the original on September 29, 2008. Retrieved September 17, 2008.
  4. "Ring this date for a global networking opportunity". The Mercury (South Africa). January 24, 2007. Archived from the original on February 22, 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
  5. Charles M. Bartholomew (February 22, 2005). "New business network group starts in Portage". Post-Tribune. Archived from the original on February 24, 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
  6. "GIVERS GAIN' THROUGH NETWORKING GROUP". The Capital Times. December 3, 1997. Archived from the original on February 24, 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
  7. "Mayor Hazel McCallion Announces Today Grand Opening of the Referral Institute". CCNMatthews Newswire. February 19, 2008. Archived from the original on February 25, 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
  8. "WALL STREET JOURNAL BEST-SELLERS". Associated Press. September 11, 2008. Archived from the original on February 21, 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
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