9 principles to becoming an expert Networker on LinkedIn
Do you want me to surprise you with some teachings that are proven to work? Only a handful of my contacts do this on LinkedIn. I joined LinkedIn in April to prove to another company that I could learn social media platforms as well. Although I still have lots to learn, I want to further your relationships with the skills that have brought me so much success in generating business. I will apply the classic teachings of Dale Carnegie in “How to Win Friends and Influence People”
Work Your Network
Networking with strangers is the great American business myth © 2011 David Newman If you're networking with strangers, you're wasting your time. A consultant friend of mine recently complained, "I'm doing 2-3 networking events a week - and I'm worn out." When I asked why she felt networking was important, she replied, "One of my marketing goals is to do at least 1 networking event a week." (I pointed out that she just admitted to doing 2-3 a week - and perhaps doing 1 a week
I am the 1%
“Learn like you were to live forever, live like you were to die tomorrow.” Ghandi
They say only 1% of the population listens to self-help, motivational/inspirational speakers. I am in that 1%. It is even less who repeatedly listen and even more unusual to implement the teachings. I am exposing my eagerness to learn, to set myself apart. I own over 100 programs and have been learning this way for almost 10 years.
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100 + Marketing Ideas
Quick Hits to Get You into Action Fast GENERAL IDEAS Never let a day pass without engaging in at least one marketing activity. Determine a percentage of gross income to spend annually on marketing. Set specific marketing goals every year; review and adjust quarterly. Maintain a tickler file of ideas for later use. Carry business cards with you (all day, every day). Wear a personal nametag or pin with your company name and logo on it. TARGET MARKET Stay alert to trends that mi
