Comments on: A Simple Step to Start Receiving Business from LinkedIn!

By: Marla

Marla — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:02:51 +0000

Great advice. I’m going to try this. But my question also is can you also do this with people that YOU send invites, too, or is it only for people that you accept invites from. And finally, I would like a followup article as well on what’s the best way to use your connection’s connections?

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Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:30:39 +0000

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By: Nicole Knox

Nicole Knox — Fri, 01 May 2009 02:12:10 +0000

Great ideas on leveraging LinkedIn, Alan. I think a much needed follow-up to this would focus on tips to cultivate and activate your network on an ongoing basis. A lot of people seem to think getting on LinkedIn and establishing a network is the hurdle, but the key is that social media represents a paradigm shift in communication in general! Users that are intentional about establishing rapport within their network (especially when they don’t need anything) gives contacts a sense of who you are and makes them even more likely to go above and beyond in those instances that an introduction or referral is requested. Getting to this point requires strategy and an ongoing investment of time. Thanks as always for your insights Alan – you’re definitely a LinkedIn guru and someone I’d like to model in social media strategy.

By: Debbie Stevens

Debbie Stevens — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:04:37 +0000

Good stuff Alan…as a member of Linkedin, I am guilty in lack of socialising! Never seems to be enough time these days, but you make strong points which I intend to share with other business-minded networkers. Cheers!

By: linda Gorin

linda Gorin — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:07:11 +0000

Thank you for this great suggestion, Alan. I am just starting to get more active on Linkedin and appreciate any further advice.