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Linking Out With LinkedIn

August 14, 2017

Linking Out With LinkedIn Why Putting relevant personal or company website links in your profile will 1) drive traffic to your product/service/brand 2) help your Google search engine ranking—it’s like a healthy scoop of broccoli for Search ...

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How to be Overly Polite on LinkedIn

August 13, 2017

How to be Overly Polite on LinkedIn Networking is a two-way street. After requesting or accepting a connection, reach out with a friendly, personalized message. Send a sincere compliment and a reminder of who you are ...

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The #1 Most Powerful Routine

August 10, 2017

A common phrase that all of us hear is, “I just need to break out of this routine.” I’d argue this should rarely, if ever, be said again. Why? Having been blessed to meet and ...

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4 Steps to Find Any Email Address on LinkedIn

August 9, 2017

4 Steps to Find Any Email Address on LinkedIn Some users on LinkedIn require you to know their email to connect with them. This can be frustrating when you have met someone or know someone and ...

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4 Ways To Introduce People on LinkedIn

August 7, 2017

4 Ways To Introduce People on LinkedIn Why: Introducing the right people builds trust and positions you as a leader. How: Here’s the easiest way to introduce your LinkedIn contacts: Click your “Inbox” icon (looks like a cartoon ...

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What is the LinkedIn Long Game

June 19, 2017

What is the LinkedIn Long Game Why: Playing the long game will result in more sales over time. How: As alluded to earlier, if you’re at a cocktail party and walked up to four people that were laughing and ...

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LinkedIn: Re-Engineering the Cold Call

May 19, 2017

LinkedIn: Re-Engineering the Cold Call Why: 90% of decision makers say they don’t respond to cold outreach, while conversely 80% of warm introductions generate a sale. How: Leverage your network on LinkedIn by identifying the best path for a referral ...

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Linkedin: Why Face-To-Face Communication Cannot Be Replaced

May 18, 2017

Linkedin: Why Face-To-Face Communication Cannot Be Replaced 93% of communication is non-verbal. If you are spending all your time communicating via a screen, you are doing yourself a tremendous disservice. Great sales people understand building relationships that ...

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Linkedin: Why Sales + Marketing = Deadly Combo

April 6, 2017

Linkedin: Sales + Marketing (book excerpt from How to Sell on LinkedIn) Aligning Sales & Marketing on LinkedIn: Historically, marketing would tell customers what they wanted and sales would tell them why they wanted it. Today, readily available information ...

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SEO Tips For Your LinkedIn Company Profile

March 28, 2017

LinkedIn: SEO Tips For Your Company Profile Why: Search Engine Optimization (SEO) doesn’t have to be difficult. There are several easy ways to manage a company page to drive engagement, boost traffic and improve your overall search ...

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