Linkedin & networking in the digital age

1. Linkedin & networking in the digital age Linkedin and<br />Networking in the Digital Age<br />An overview by <br />Bryan Daly <br />http://www.linkedin.com/in/bryandaly<br />

2. LinkedIn<br />What it is.<br />What it is not.<br />Some insight on how to use Linkedin as a tool to build a referral based, word of mouth business<br />At the end some places to learn more<br /> LinkedIn<br />What it is.<br />What it is not.<br />Some insight on how to use Linkedin as a tool to build a referral based, word of mouth business<br />At the end some places to learn more<br />

3. My advice<br />Time takes Time<br />Be patient<br />Be persistent<br />Be consistent<br />Begin at once… ready or not<br /> My advice<br />Time takes Time<br />Be patient<br />Be persistent<br />Be consistent<br />Begin at once… ready or not<br />

4. LinkedInFacts & Figures<br />

5. Linkedin Background<br />LinkedIn started out in the living room of co-founder Reid Hoffman in 2002.<br />As of May 2011, there are over 100 million members.<br />It is the world’s largest professional networking site.<br /> Linkedin Background<br />LinkedIn started out in the living room of co-founder Reid Hoffman in 2002.<br />As of May 2011, there are over 100 million members.<br />It is the world’s largest professional networking site.<br />

6. Tips on Growing Your Network<br />Have fun but keep it professional.<br />Pictures of friends and children are kept on Facebook.<br />Pay it forward- be helpful<br />Never try to sell anything<br />Quantity and Quality – don’t focus just on numbers<br /> Tips on Growing Your Network<br />Have fun but keep it professional.<br />Pictures of friends and children are kept on Facebook.<br />Pay it forward- be helpful<br />Never try to sell anything<br />Quantity and Quality – don’t focus just on numbers<br />

7. LinkedIn<br />LinkedIn is not networking.  <br />It’s just a platform, a tool. <br />People make it happen and<br /> It is HOW you use it.<br /> LinkedIn<br />LinkedIn is not networking.  <br />It’s just a platform, a tool. <br />People make it happen and<br /> It is HOW you use it.<br />

8. From Online to Offline<br />Move the relationship from online to offline<br />“Relationships Matter”<br /> From Online to Offline<br />Move the relationship from online to offline<br />“Relationships Matter”<br />

9. How IApproach Others <br />Call to say Hello and introduce yourself.<br /><ul><li>Find out what they want How IApproach Others <br />Call to say Hello and introduce yourself.<br /><ul><li>Find out what they want

10. . Be an excellent listener

11. . Find a need and fill it

12. . Ask great questions

13. . Be truly helpful</li></li></ul><li> Follow Up or Fail!<br />To really stand out from the crowd<br />get really good at the follow up<br />You will be miles ahead by following up better,<br /> smarter, and faster. <br />The fact is most people don’t follow very well<br /> if at all. <br />Good follow up elevates you above<br /> 95% OF YOUR PEERS<br />

14. . Promote & Edify Others<br />“Promote unto others<br /> as you would have them<br />Promote unto you”<br />

15. . 3 Key Principles<br />Express Gratitude<br />Be a Giver<br />Be Visible and Consistent<br />

16. . 6 Steps to Success: <br />Get Involved & Show Up<br />Share the Your Network<br />Make New Connections<br />Build and Develop Your Network<br />Set One on One’s<br />Start by Giving<br />

17. . Relationships Create Opportunities<br /><ul><li>Relationships Create Opportunities

18. . Network = Net Worth</li></li></ul><li>Have the Right Mindset<br />DON’T PRE-JUDGE<br />You don’t know who someone else knows<br />Trust & Respect<br />

19. . Final Tips <br />Don’t Close Sales<br />Open Relationships<br />

20. . Watch for Future Videos<br /><ul><li>Learning Resources

21. . Connecting and Posting

22. . Using LinkedIn Groups