Getting the most out of LinkedIn

Published on Jun 13, 2018

Are you really getting the most out of LinkedIn that you could? Does the idea of social selling seem alien? Watch this presentation and then you can be a LinkedIn rockstar. Or at least cooler.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Getting the most out of LinkedIn & Social Selling

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Let's start with profiles

This is how the world will see—and judge—you

What makes a good profile?

Does it really matter?
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Yes.

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A good profile

  • Has a professional looking picture
  • Title & summary of who you are and your expertise
  • Contact info outside of LinkedIn
  • Shows activity about things you like
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Headlines

Who you are, what you do, for whom
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Contact info

I'd like to reach you...
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Summary & Work History

How you show your expertise and background
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Using LinkedIn

Yes, there is a wrong way
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Liking, sharing, posting & writing

Support Maximizer. Show you follow the industry.

Why bother?

  • Gives people more context
  • Lets you connect with more people
  • You might learn something

What about Groups?

  • Your call
  • If there is an active industry group—join it
  • Can become a time suck

InMail & Messaging

Don't be that person
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Connections

It's essential to building your network
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Saved Searches

Oh the power. So much power.
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Social Selling

It ain't rocket science, folks
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4 Simple Steps

  • Find the people you want to target
  • Follow them & engage with them
  • Add value
  • Reach out
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But...
Isn't harder? Aren't there rules?

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Tell me,
How do you build repport offline?

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That's your answer.

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Now it's your turn

Become LinkedIn rockstars
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In the next month

  • Add or update your picture
  • Update your headline
  • Add or edit your summary
  • Share, like, comment, contribute
  • Increase your connections 50% (if below 500)
  • Use and save searches
  • Connect with prospects
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And that will start you on the path to success.

Really.
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Tris Hussey, Freelance Writer & Content Marketing Consultant
www.trishussey.com