How Can I Break the Ice? Ivan Misner, founder and chairman of BNI, on starting conversations with strangers at networking events.

By Ivan Misner Jan 5, 2011

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Ivan Misner, founder and chairman of BNI, on starting conversations with strangers at networking events.

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Dr. Ivan Misner is a New York Times bestselling author and co-author of the bestselling book, Networking Like a Pro (Entrepreneur Press 2017). He is also the founder and chief visionary officer of BNI, the world's largest referral marketing and networking organization.

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