{"id":2437,"date":"2007-12-27T21:10:23","date_gmt":"2007-12-28T04:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bloodhoundrealty.com\/BloodhoundBlog\/?p=2437"},"modified":"2007-12-28T07:23:03","modified_gmt":"2007-12-28T14:23:03","slug":"unchained-social-networking-setting-up-a-linkedin-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bloodhoundrealty.com\/BloodhoundBlog\/2437\/unchained-social-networking-setting-up-a-linkedin-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"Unchained Social Networking: Setting Up A LinkedIn Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"

LinkedIn is the first social network I joined. I received an invitation in 2003. Back then, the network was dominated by tech types networking for jobs. I set up a profile and was BLOWN AWAY by the rich user-provided content. I was a National Sales Manager, in 2003, and new to San Diego. I used LinkedIn to connect with loan originators (to recruit) and potential clients (the refinance craze was underway in 2003).<\/p>\n

Unchained Rule #1 of Social Networking: Bridge the Digital Divide<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jeff Brown is a master at this. If Jeff makes a connection, on the internet, he does some homework (click through to a blog, Googles their name) to see if there is potential synergy. Jeff then calls them and introduces himself.<\/p>\n

I did the same thing in 2003. I keyword searched, on LinkedIn, to see if I could find Villanova alumni, Knights of Columbus, and independent stockbrokers in Southern California. The first two were affinity groups and the latter was my ideal referral source. I Googled the potential prospect’s name and found contact information for them. I called and introduced myself to them IN A NON-THREATENING, LOW KEY manner. The responses ranged from annoyance to acceptance, heavily laden with surprise. Most tech people were communicating through the “gated-access<\/a>” approach that was the signature of Linked In. I had more success than failure with my “digital bridge” call. If you’re polite and professional, most users respond well.<\/p>\n

Okay, let’s get you set up. Click here to get to the start page<\/a>. This will open in a new window so you can follow along with my instructions.<\/p>\n

1- Click the yellow “Join Now” button at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n

2- Fill out the contact information. Use your primary, professional e-mail address. Click the “Join LinkedIn” button.<\/p>\n

3- Fill out the user survey for how you might use LinkedIn- click “Save Settings”<\/p>\n

4- Start building your network three ways:<\/p>\n

a- import your e-mail contacts (extremely safe and they don’t spam anyone)<\/p>\n

b-“Reconnect” with past colleagues through a company Read more<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

LinkedIn is the first social network I joined. I received an invitation in 2003. Back then, the network was dominated by tech types networking for jobs. I set up a profile and was BLOWN AWAY by the rich user-provided content. I was a National Sales Manager, in 2003, and new to San Diego. 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