5 Deadly Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make While Social Networking

By Rick ItzkowichCo-founder and Vice President of Productive Learning & Leisure LLC

© 2009 Rick Itzkowich Rick@productivelearning.com All Rights Reserved.

Goal of PresentationGoal of Presentation

New perspective Educate you Get you excited Move you to act.

Are you overwhelmed Are you overwhelmed with all of the types of with all of the types of

Social Networking? Social Networking?

Four Types of PeopleFour Types of People1) Those who _______________

2) Those who _______________

3) Those who _______________

4) Those who _______________

What does using What does using LinkedIn properly mean?LinkedIn properly mean?

Expense vs. Asset

Turning LinkedIn Into an AssetTurning LinkedIn Into an Asset Too many choices Too little time Recommendations Trusted people

What are the mechanics What are the mechanics of turning your network of turning your network into an asset? into an asset?

REACH & REACH & SEARCH SEARCH OROR

Use the 3 Key Power Letters Use the 3 Key Power Letters

The importance of The importance of a proper mindset. a proper mindset.

Be happy to . . .Be happy to . . . Give before you

receive Pay it forward Realize

Givers Gain

You’re already on LinkedIn. You’re already on LinkedIn. Now what? Now what?

Maximize search search results by having a complete full profile

Your profile photograph is mandatory

Build your network of contacts Build your network of contacts

Maximize reach reach by using strategies to build your network of contacts

Look for ways to Look for ways to add valueadd value to your network . . . to your network . . .

Connect people

Give valuable information

Help others

Answer questions

Give recommendations to Give recommendations to maximize their credibility maximize their credibility

What’s a better use What’s a better use of your networking of your networking

time?time?

Online OROffline

Why LinkedIn versus . . .Why LinkedIn versus . . .

Facebook Plaxo Biznik Myspace Twitter And many more

How much time do How much time do you need to invest? you need to invest?

Using LinkedIn properly Using LinkedIn properly is about the is about the magicmagic

of building of building profitable relationships!profitable relationships!

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Contact me Contact me (858) 456-7653 (858) 456-7653

ororrick@productivelearning.com

on LinkedIn on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/rickitzkowich

About Rick ItzkowichAbout Rick Itzkowich

Creator of QuoteActions and the LinkedIn Referral Success ProgramCo-founder and Vice President of Productive Learning & Leisure LLC (PL&L)

As the creator of the QuoteActions and the LinkedIn Referral Success Program, Rick Itzkowich finds his marketing articles, podcasts and blog messages regarding how to combine offline and online social networking, as well as web-based quotes and actions to keep your brand "top of mind" in high demand. His LinkedIn Referral Success Program video series and eBook, Social Networking for Business Profits, educate the solo-preneur and small business owner in cost-effective marketing strategies. Rick is a featured columnist for The National Networker (TNNW). His column is titled -- Being There When It Matters.

Rick is also the co-founder and vice president of Productive Learning & Leisure, a personal development training company for corporations and individuals. He conducts executive and management workshops covering topics such as the study of the mind in business. Rick can be reached at rick@productivelearning.com.

WEBSITE LINKS: www.productivelearning.com -- PL&L www.quoteactions.com -- QuoteActions www.sn4bp.com -- Social Networking for Business Profits eBook www.linkedinfordummies.net – LinkedIn Referral Success Program www.creatingaprosperitymindset.com

Email rick@productivelearning.com Phone (858) 456-7653

© 2009 Rick Itzkowich All Rights Reserved.