& Why I LOVE it

June 25 2012

Linkedin Overview

• Most powerful business networking – social tool• Launched out of the living room of co-founder in 2002• May 2003 = 4,500 users• March 2012 = 161 million users in 200 countries• 2 new users per second are signing up• 4.2 Billion professional searches in 11’ on track for 5.3 • All Fortune 500 companies are members• 400,000 sites use Linkedin share buttons on sites• Members share insights / knowledge in more than 1 group• Q1 2012 revenue = $188.5M

Linkedin & Why I LOVE it

• Allows me to connect with people that I want to do business with, follow or um - spy on…– NETWORK – NETWORK – NETWORK– Sales & Marketing for MojoPages.com & ____– Promote my events for iMarketers– Learn what is going on in industry groups– Credibility in my space – Recommendations, etc.– Business intelligence! Who is who at xyz co?– Get clients, get partners, get introductions, get *$$$– Get referrals!– Self promotion

Linkedin Suggestions

• Open an account! A premium one!• Invest time in your profile• Spend at least 15 – 30 minutes on it• Connect with clients• Participate in Groups• Update your profile regularly• Get and give recommendations• Watch competitors

My Profile

My Profile

My Profile

My Profile

Groups: Can Send Email Updates

Groups

Who’s Seen Me?

Meet People

Meet People

Meet People

Meet MORE People

Competitor Intel

Competitor Intel

• Set your account up today• Get a vanity url like www.linkedin.com/in/leemills • Get recommendations from employers, clients &

partners• Connect with all your clients and prospects• Join groups• Make it part of you daily habit• Add to your signature file• Connect with me!

Next Steps

Lee Mills | 619.806.8424 | lee@beyond-clicks.com