Jim Sutton

One of my networking buddies wrote a post titled:

Social Media Marketing Is Free, Right? Maybe Not. 

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I am looking for quotes from my network friends.  I could get some quotes from dead people, but why not use the wisdom of the live people in my network?   I will make sure to include your name with the quotes where I use them.

I am doing some articles on training, learning, distance learning and communication.  I am collecting quotes that I may use it these articles or others I will write in the future on these topics.

You can add your quotes to this blog post or email me at JimSutton@gotlearning.com

You can also add quotes to my previous post on quotes.

Quotes don’t have to be from dead people you don’t know

 I propose quoting living people you do know.

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No, polls are not the next killer application.

No, polls are not going to double your cash flow next week.

No, polls will not get you a call from your Senator.

Yes, polls are a tool in the marketing and informational toolbox.

How could you use a poll? Let me count the ways:

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Powerful, simple, about 30 million strong: Linkedin.com is an effective professional networking superstore. Just as you would use a hammer for some tasks and a screwdriver for others, Linkedin is one tool.   It is most effective for professional online networking.    (more…)

Use Linkedin.com groups to build your personal brand, spark sales and new job leads.     Use them.        There are thousands of groups on every conceivable topic related to business. (more…)

Linkedin Q&A. On the home page in the upper center there is a “Answers” button. You will see 20 question categories and each has a number of subcategories. You can ask and answer for hours it is addictive and very informative. (more…)

Make friends before you need them (Harvey MacKay “Dig Your Well Before You’re Thirsty”).   Networking should be an ongoing activity starting now and ending never. (more…)

Do something with that line!!!  I did a random sampling and found about 40-50% had no status.  Don’t waste a good opportunity to communicate.

 Some real examples from LinkedIn: (more…)

Laura Sherman: guest blogger.

I joined linkedin.com (LI) two years ago and have had a lot of success using it to network. (more…)