15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
The New Way to Market, July 19 2009
By Sharon Drew Morgen "Sales Visionary" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: How to Really Use Linkedin (Paperback)
Jan's book was very, very helpful to me in my own book launch. I did what he told me to do, and within 2 weeks went from 136 Linked In connections to almost 1000; I got a speaking engagement, 2 prospects, and several conversations with potential partners. And I haven't even finished contacting my new 'friends' who wrote me notes.
This book is an important addition to the field. Sure, it could have used a bit of editing. But the information is so powerful, so simple, so 'spot on' that I can easily overlook any imperfections. This is a must read for everyone who plans on using social networking for business.
Sharon Drew Morgen, author NYTimes Bestseller "Selling with Integrity"
29 of 33 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good guide, overly repetitive, Sep 10 2009
By Business Reader "John" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: How to Really Use Linkedin (Paperback)
Jan Vermeiren offers numerous good tips for more effectively using LinkedIn. I was disappointed that none of these tips seemed all that extraordinary, even for a relative new user like me. What disappointed me most were the "Advanced Strategies" for different scenarios. At least four times (almost verbatim) he repeats essentially the same strategies: join groups, increase recommendations, create alerts etc. I also agree with an earlier reviewer that Mr. Vermeiren needed a better editor to improve the book's readability.
25 of 30 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Advanced LinkedIn Book Todate, May 2 2009
By Dave Carpenter "Peak Performance Scholar" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: How to Really Use Linkedin (Paperback)
I am a huge fan of LinkedIn and believe it is an awesome business tool. As a result, I devour every book published on the subject. Author Jan Vermeiren's new book goes to the top of my list of most useful books on LinkedIn.
As the author points out, his book is not intended to be a primer. It is purposely void of the step-by-step instructions on how to build one's profile. Instead the book is focused on ways that users can leverage the power of LinkedIn.
Although the focus of the book is advanced techniques, I was pleased to see that the author started with the fundamentals of effective networking or connecting. And, I loved that his fundamentals emphasized giving before receiving, a concept that I have long believed is critical to effective networking but is so often overlooked by so many.
I especially liked that the author has set up free tools for staying current with the rapid pace of change with LinkedIn.
Proof of the value of the book, at least for me, is that I got an implementable idea -- for a new group program I am launching -- directly from a recommendation made by the author. And, the idea is huge for my business.
Jan Vermeiren, I now owe you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.