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December 10, 2013 by David J.P. Fisher 1 Comment

How Can You Get More People to See Your LinkedIn Posts?

How Can You Get More People to See Your LinkedIn Posts?

So I’m having an early morning breakfast at a hotel where I’m speaking that day for a group of financial advisers.  I strike up a conversation with the guy sitting at the next table and it turns out that he is attending the conference.  He shares that he’s been in the business for 20 years […]

Filed Under: Business Networking, LinkedIn, Online Networking Tagged With: business networking, facebook, LinkedIn, LinkedIn status updates, linkedin training, marketing, networking, posting, social media, status update, status updates

November 12, 2013 by David J.P. Fisher Leave a Comment

The Trick to Successful First Dates (That Works on Networking “First Dates” Too!)

The Trick to Successful First Dates (That Works on Networking “First Dates” Too!)

I wrote this article about how to do well on first dates (because I was going on a lot of first dates and I was struck by how awkward they can be). I realized that the tool works just as well when you grab a cup of coffee or lunch with a new networking partner…which […]

Filed Under: Business Networking, Conversation Skills Tagged With: business networking, communication skills, conversation, dating, first date, interpersonal communication, marketing, networking, questions

September 24, 2013 by David J.P. Fisher Leave a Comment

Don’t Worry about Keywords on Your LinkedIn Profile

This article originally ran at theDigitalFA.  You can visit it here and be sure to check out the site – it’s full of great ideas on building a digital presence for financial professionals. —— I’m always looking for a few good tips on improving the LinkedIn profile (and I want to keep tabs on what […]

Filed Under: Business Networking, LinkedIn, Online Networking Tagged With: advertising, business, copy-writing, linkedin training, marketing, resume, skiing, social media

September 17, 2013 by David J.P. Fisher Leave a Comment

One of the Best Time Management Tools I’ve Found

One of the Best Time Management Tools I’ve Found

I recently visited the Zen Garden at the Chicago Botanic Gardens, and found it a profoundly calming experience.  Like many of us, I find myself bouncing around from activity to activity during the day; and my mind is usually even more frantic as it works on what I need to do in the future, what […]

Filed Under: Business Planning and Stategy, Time Management Tagged With: Buddhism, calendar, high performance, marketing, mindfulness, peacefulness, sales, scheduling, strategy, success, time, time management, Zen, Zen Garden

May 28, 2013 by David J.P. Fisher Leave a Comment

3 Ways to Use LinkedIn in 3 Minutes Daily

I often get asked “So what am I supposed to actually do on LinkedIn?” Usually this is asked with a mix of confusion, annoyance, and desperation.  Online social networking represents a fundamental evolution in how we communicate – and it can be overwhelming.  So how can you start using it in a way that helps […]

Filed Under: Business Networking, LinkedIn Tagged With: branding, LinkedIn, LinkedIn connections, LinkedIn networking, LinkedIn shares, linkedin training, marketing, networking, newsfeed, online social networking, personal brand, social media, social networking, status updates

March 5, 2013 by David J.P. Fisher Leave a Comment

Niches are important

Niches are important

I’m going to let you eavesdrop on a conversation I’ve had with hundreds of people in the last few years while talking about networking and their social media presence: Me: “So who are your ideal clients? Who’s the target market you want to work with?” Really Well-Meaning Professional: “Everyone! Which is why I’m totally confused […]

Filed Under: Business Networking, Networking Philosophy, Online Networking Tagged With: advertising niche, business networking, LinkedIn, marketing, marketing niche, medical marketing, medical practice, niche, online networking, social media

July 19, 2012 by David J.P. Fisher Leave a Comment

3 Ways to Rock Your Second-Half Networking

Ah, July. We’re all sitting on a beach, enjoying the summer.  But soon the fall will be here and with it the mad dash to accomplish our 2012 goals.  Make it easier on yourself by having your network poised to help you as the weather starts to cool.   Here are three ways you can […]

Filed Under: Business Networking Tagged With: business, business networking, business plan, coffee, LinkedIn, LinkedIn.com, marketing, networking, Twitter

October 24, 2011 by David J.P. Fisher Leave a Comment

Networking and Dating

If you have ever stepped back and watched the action at a business networking event, the resemblance to a singles bar is uncanny (and slightly unnerving).  Think about it, there’s a bunch of people wandering around, nervously approaching people they don’t know because they’re hoping to meet that special someone that will make their life better.  […]

Filed Under: Business Networking, Introduction Skills, Networking Philosophy Tagged With: business, business networking, dating, introductions, marketing, networking, online dating, professional networking, relationships, sales, singles, singles bar, training

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