She’s also the wonderful Southern belle, that in a unique sequence of events, catalyzed the birth of The Connections Show – following an introduction to Vint Cerf, a prominent figure (who is frequently referred to as ‘The Father of the Internet’) – and himself a recent guest on The Connections Show.

Since Cynthia was indirectly responsible for the show’s inception, it’s only fitting that she and I got together for one last chat – to say ‘Good Bye’ to the show and all the loyal listeners that have provided support and encouragement along the way.

Join us, in this, the final episode of The Connections Show, as Cynthia and I discuss some of the many developments that have occured over the last 18 months, as well as some of the new technologies and possibilities that lie ahead in Social Networking.

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In July, 2008, Iggy left the corporate environment to become an entrepreneur – and spent the following nine months researching and writing about his passion for online networking.

The result is ‘Connection Generation’ – a new book that highlights the fact that whether we realize it or not, everyone that has had access to a computer or mobile device since 1995 – regardless of age – is part of the Connection Generation.

In this episode, Iggy discusses how connectedness is changing our world – and how connections between people, an further the exchange of information, experiences and ideas.

Whether you’re a business owner, corporate professional, entrepreneur, manager, student or teacher, this conversation provides new and refreshing insights on how to create business benefit from online and social networking.

Web Links:
Connection Generation – Buy the book
Connect Thoughts – Iggy’s Blog
LinkedIn – Iggy’s LinkedIn profile
Twitter – follow Iggy on Twitter

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CynoCast is an innovative solution that allows you to deliver targeted web pages immediately to a another person’s browser, while you’re talking to them, via telephone, Skype, embedded VOIP or Instant Messaging application.

Click here to see it in action, via a special ‘CynoCast-enhanced’ version of this Episode.

An avid sports fan, Robert was inspired to develop his product while watching a sports game – and thought it would be great if the announcers could bring up a player’s statistics and display them on the screen, during the broadcast.

Since then, in addition to creating a more interactive experience for their TV & radio viewers and listeners, CynoCast has developed into a powerful sales and business collaboration tool, because of its ability to provide an enriched, interactive element to conversations – either in real time, or pre-recorded.

Web Links:
CynoCast.com – CynoCast web site
LinkedIn – Robert’s LinkedIn profile
Twitter – CynoCast on Twitter

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He’s recently launched a book, called ‘LinkedWorking‘, on the subject of how to use LinkedIn to help achieve success and professional goals.

In this conversation, Lewis talks about what motivated him to become a LinkedIn expert – as well as sharing a few of his networking secrets.

Web Links:
LinkedWorking – Buy the book
Sports Marketing 2.0 – Lewis’ profile
LinkedIn – Lewis’ LinkedIn profile
Twitter – follow Lewis on Twitter
The Ultimate LinkedIn Toolkit – networking resources

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So it was surprising to learn that despite being a sophisticated and net-savvy Internet user, Marc was recently the victim of Identity Theft – losing control (for a short but crucuial period) of his Facebook account.

As a result, a devious financial scam was perpetrated in his name, drawing in a number of unsuspecting victims, before being brought inder control.

In this interview, Marc (a previous guest on the show), returns to provide a first-hand account of his experiences, including the difficulties he encountered in regaining control of his account again.

He also provides valuable tips and security measures for other users to follow, to ensure that a similar fate does not befall them.

Web Links:
LinkedIn – Marc’s LinkedIn profile
Facebook – Marc’s Facebook page
Dallas Blue Network – Marc’s Networking group
RoboForm – top-rated password manager and web form filler

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He’s also a lecturer in the University of Maryland’s MBA program and the author of 18 books – many of which have had multiple printings and become key reference sources in the areas of Business Growth, Strategy & Development.

In contrast to his previous efforts, Andrew’s latest book, entitled ‘Road Rules: be the Truck. Not the Squirrel’, is his first publication intended for a general audience – and draws on his decades of experience to provide a set of essential ‘Road Rules’ to successfully navigate the Journey of Life.

In this interview, Andrew gives a brief synopsis of his book, as well as sharing a couple of his favorite ‘Road Rules’ – that will provide inspiration, hope & guidance for many people, particularly those being impacted by the global social & economic crisis.

Web Links:
Road Rules: Be the Truck. Not the Squirrel
Mergers and Acquisitions from A to Z
Raising Capital: Get the Money You Need to Grow Your Business
Franchising & Licensing: Two Powerful Ways to Grow Your Business in Any Economy
LinkedIn – Andrew Sherman’s LinkedIn profile
Jones Day – Andrew’s law firm

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One of the themes that has emerged in conversations with some of my guests recently, is the subject of Security & Personal Privacy on the Internet – specifically as it applies to Social Networking.

In this interview, Andrew discusses some of the many challenges facing IT Managers, CIO’s & CTO’s in an environment that has been changed forever by the ubiquity & permanence of digital data once it escapes into the ‘cloud.’

Whether you’re responsible for maintaining the systems of a large corporation, or a small start-up company – if you have Intellectual Property to protect, this podcast should be an essential part of your information universe.

Web Links:
Gartner – World-leading IT Research & Analysis Consultancy
Analyst profile – Andrew’s corporate profile
LinkedIn – Andrew’s LinkedIn profile
An at-a-Glance Guide to Social Networking risks
Cloud Computing – Hot Topic at Gartner Security Summit
Data Leakage & Cloud Computing
Gartner Video

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Simms Jenkins

Email Marketing delivers a $46 ROI on very dollar invested – but done properly, it’s not quite as easy as it seems.

In this interview, Simms discusses some of the benefits, pitfalls and myths involved – all of which are covered in his book, ‘The Truth About Email Marketing’.

This is a useful handbook for anyone that wants to learn about making effective use of email marketing – either for the first time, or as part of an existing campaign.

Web Links:
The Truth About Email Marketing – Buy the book
Brightwave Marketing – Company web site
EmailStatCenter.com – Email Metrics Portal
LinkedIn find Simms Jenkins on LinkedIn
LinkedIn Group – network & interact with other Email Marketers
Facebook – find Simms Jenkins on Facebook
Facebook Group – network & interact with other Email Marketers

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Stan Relihan is a Recruiter & Headhunter in Sydney, Australia.

Although not strictly speaking an Episode of ‘The Connections Show’, it was this interview with Cameron Reilly on the G’Day World show (and the subsequent challenge Cameron set him) that became the catalyst for this show’s genesis.

If you’re interested in learning about how to use LinkedIn as a Business Tool (or just plain curious to find out about the show’s beginnings) – this is your chance.

Web Links:
G’Day World – Cameron Reilly’s Podcast Show
It All Started With a Challenge …. – Connections Episode #001
Outcome of the ‘Digg Contest’ – Connections Episode #006
Expert Executive Search – Stan’s company
LinkedIn – Stan’s LinkedIn profile

(The G’Day World Theme Song is ‘Save Me’ by The Napoleon Blown Aparts.)

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She’s probably best known as a finalist in Donald Trump’s hit TV series, The Apprentice 3: ‘Book Smarts vs. Street Smarts’. She’s also appeared on ‘Fear Factor’, as well as being as the spokesperson for The Bedazzler and several other companies.

Tana is a real bundle of energy – and combines a ‘can-do’ spirit & attitude with an inspirational message that has put her in high demand as a Public Speaker & Motivator for many Fortune 500 companies.

In this interview, she discusses how she’s been using LinkedIn to enhance her personal brand, get valuable feedback on new business ideas – and help others achieve success.

WEB LINKS:
Hey, Tana! – Tana’s official web site
LinkedIn – Tana’s LinkedIn profile
Facebook – Tana’s Facebook page
Wikipedia – Tana’s Wikipedia page
The Apprentice- Season 3
Brochure of Speaking Topics

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Based in Los Angeles, California, Kelly is a graduate of West Point Military Academy & the winner of Donald Trump’s top-rating TV Show, The Apprentice, Season 2.

As well as being an Entrepreneur, Speaker, Author (and all-round nice guy), Kelly is also a Presidential Appointee to the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation.

In this interview, Kelly talks about his experiences – including what it was like working as part of The Trump Organization – and what he learned from the experience.

And for listeners interested in playing RotoHog – Kelly has a bonus Promotional Code that lets you upgrade to the Premium version for FREE!

(but you’ll only find out what it is by listening)

WEB LINKS:
Rotohog.com – Online Fantasy Sports League
KellyPerdew.com – Kelly’s official web site
The Apprentice- Season 2
Kelly’s Wikipedia page
USA Freedom Corps – Make a Difference. Volunteer

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Prior to joining LinkedIn, Patrick worked at Yahoo! Mobile & Vodafone (including some time in Sydney, Australia).

In this frank and open discussion, Patrick talks about his role at LinkedIn – and answers many questions on subjects of interest to users, such as Site Performance & Scalability, Groups, e-Mail Addresses in Name Fields etc.

Patrick also gives us a glimpse of new features that LinkedIn users can look forward to over the coming year.

For anyone wanting to get a perspective of LinkedIn ‘behind the scenes’ – this is a great way to find out.

WEB LINKS:
Building a Company from Scratch using LinkedIn – a user’s success story
LinkedIn: La red profesional líder ahora en español – Linkedin now in Spanish (video)
LinkedIn Spanish Lessons – Blooper reel of above (video)

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Mark and his business partner, Mike Auzenne have been providing valuable management techniques & advice through their free weekly podcast since November 2005 – and have since achieved an enviable position as the most successful Business Podcast on the Internet.

In this engaging & informative discussion, Mark talks about what motivated him to share his management expertise via the medium of Podcasting, how this has developed into a successful business – and most importantly, his thoughts and philosophy on Networking for Business.

This episode is essential listening for Managers, other Podcasters & Bloggers – and anyone wishing to learn about more effective use of networking & relationships.

WEB LINKS:
LinkedIn – Mark’s LinkedIn profile
Manager Tools – The World’s #1 Business Podcast
Building Your Network – Essential listening for all Networkers

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What’s remarkable about Gary’s story is that he joined LinkedIn just over a month ago (on the advice of his Publisher) – with the express goal of using it to promote his book.

During this time, Gary has not only amassed over 600 connections – but more importantly, has been able to leverage this network to promote his book so effectively that it has already sold out at a number of locations, including Amazon, Borders and Barnes & Noble!

In this Episode, Gary shares the simple, no-nonsense methods he’s employed to achieve this outstanding result – as well as some of the overwhelming & exciting experiences that have happened to him along this journey of discovery.

Gary’s Book: “How to be a creative Genius (in five minutes or less)”

Available from:
Direct from Publisher
GaryUnger.com
Amazon (new stock available)
Borders (new stock available)
Barnes and Noble (new stock available)
Target
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Australia
Mexico
South Africa
Italy

Web Links:

Gary’s LinkedIn Profile – Find Gary on LinkedIn
Creative Fortune Cookie Group – Gary’s LinkedIn Group
Gary’s Twitter Profile – Chat with Gary on Twitter
Design Float – Online Community for Advertising & Marketing professionals
The MetaNetwork – Open Networkers Group for LinkedIn LIONs

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From his unique perspective working in the Entertainment Industry, Dylan shares his experiences of how he’s been successfully using LinkedIn to establish new professional relationships and celebrity connections to help him in his business of developing Reality TV projects.

He’s also used LinkedIn to find Board Members & Venture Capital Investors for FlashCity.com – a Celebrity News & Gossip Internet site he’s about to launch soon.

Web Links:

The Biz – Variety’s Entertainment Industry social networking site.
NextCat – Reality TV casting site
Tribe Hollywod – Collection of Film & TV Industry professionals
Film People – Site for Movie & TV crew & personnel
FlashCity.com – Entertainment News & Gossip web site (coming soon)
Bellagiorno – Wedding Event Organizers
Brides Night Out – Bachelorette Party Planners
Young Winos – Young Wine Drinkers club
ManiaTV – Internet TV

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Located in Brazil, Octavio has one of the largest LinkedIn networks in the world – and the largest in Latin America (and Ibero-America).

In this conversation, Octavio discusses his approach to networking, and the benefits of having a large & visible Personal Brand.

He also shares a few of the techniques he’s employed in building his network – and outlines the vision for Top Executives Net, the new Business Accelerator platform he’s created (and for which he is currently seeking international partners).

Web Links:

Top Executives Net
TEN – Top Executives Net Group on LinkedIN
Octavio’s Spock profile

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Despite being located in a small country town, Jen has used networking and the Internet to establish a thriving national enterprise, helping small businesses achieve success.

In this interview, Jen discusses her philosophy, as well as the tools and strategies she’s used (and recommended) to achieve tangible business outcomes for herself and her customers.

Web Links:

Direct Incite
The Art of Networking

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In addition to giving us his perspective on the social networking scene in Europe, Lars discusses a wide range of topics, including the importance of good Customer Relationship Management Systems and simple, rewarding User Experience and Interface Design.

Lars has also been successful in using a variety of Social Networking sites, such as Ecademy, LinkedIn, Xing, Ryze and SiliconIndia to generate business on a global basis.

In this interview, he shares some of the techniques he’s been using to raise awareness of his personal profile, skills and experience – and how this has resulted in key consulting projects with clients from around the world.

Web Links:

Deutsche Webdesign
TheGreenHoster.com
www.Lars-Hilse.de
Search Marketing Expo
Hannover Fairs

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The company is probably best known for its Norton AntiVirus & Internet Security products, some of the leading antivirus & security solutions on the market.

With over 1 Million identified threats, we’ve passed a ‘Tipping Point’, where instances of Malicious Code now outnumber legitimate applications – and trusted sites, such as Social Networks are increasingly being targeted by hackers and identity thieves.

In this interview, Craig discusses some of the tools, tips & strategies users should be employing to ensure the safety of their personal information online.

Can you afford NOT to listen to this Episode?

Web Links:
Symantec Corporation
Internet Security Threat Report

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He’s also an expert witness in software intellectual property & distribution agreement cases – and a regular listener of The Connections Show. (Scored big kudos with me straight away!)

Dave recently wrote to me, detailing a number of examples of successful business outcomes he’s achieved as a result of using LinkedIn.

Naturally, I invited him to come on The Connections Show and share them with us – so join us for a fascinating & stimulating discussion, as Dave outlines some of the creative and undocumented (but highly effective) strategies he’s been using to good effect.

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He’s also widely known as LinkedIn’s most-connected user – with around 40,000 direct Connections. However, while Ron’s name is well-known to many people, he himself maintains a fairly low personal profile.

In this interview, we chat with LinkedIn’s ‘Man of Mystery’, as Ron reveals many details about himself, how he first became involved with LinkedIn, the time he spends each week maintaining and interacting with his network – and the business benefit he receives from having such a large number of connections.

For anyone that is curious about what being a LinkedIn ‘Power User’ is all about – this is is definitely the place to find out.

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He’s also a very prominent and prolific Blogger, through his site ‘Six Degrees from Dave‘, which has recently been recognised with a number of awards and commendations, including ‘Best Recruiting Blog of 2007‘ at RecruitingBlogs.com.

In the process, Dave has developed a powerful and distinctive online Personal Brand.

In this interview, Dave discusses the elements of what it actually takes to reach this level of online presence – and the resulting impact this has had on his personal and professional life.

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A few years back, Marc was #3 worldwide on LinkedIn, until he was excommunicated for ‘networking too much’ – and forced to rebuild his network again, from scratch.

Despite this, he continues to be a strong LinkedIn supporter – and provides a comprehensive range of free tools and resources for the LinkedIn community, available under the MyLinkFamily brand.

In this interview, Marc discusses the lessons he’s learned from his experiences – and how he’s rebuilt his prominence back to #10, out of nearly 20 million LinkedIn users worldwide.

Web Links:
MyLinkFamily.com
MyLink500.com
MyLinkWiki
MyLinkGroups
MyLinkInvitation
MyLinkShow.com
DallasBlue Business Network

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Doug was the Keynote Speaker on the subject of ‘Sales Performance & Improvement‘ at a recent Networking Event, organized by myself and my colleagues at Expert Executive Search – in conjunction with our business associates from Oracle, Hewlett Packard & Ernst & Young Revenue Growth Services.

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Doug delivered a compelling presentation on how Enterprise is using Web 2.0 tools & applications to achieve significant improvements in the Sales process,

The event also took Business Networking to a new level – with 3 Fortune 500 companies collaborating to present a message of mutual interest, to a gathering of over 100 members of the ICT and Business community.

This included representatives from a number of organizations, including Unisys, Intel, Accenture, CSC and range of smaller companies.

In this interview, Doug provides a recap of his presentation, outlining how Oracle is embracing some of the new concepts embodied by Web 2.0 companies such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Digg & Spock.

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There’s also a very useful discussion on the impact that deployment of these Disruptive Technologies is having – flattening Corporate Heirarchies, enabling Collaboration and transforming Work Environments in the Enterprise.

This Episode is essential listening for Corporate Managers, CIO’s , CTO’s – and any business professionals interested in gaining productivity benefit from technology.

RESOURCES:

Sales Performance & Improvement with Enterprise 2.0 (SLIDE SHOW)

PICTURES of the Business Networking Event (SLIDE SHOW)

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She operates a thriving network of over 200 Virtual Assistants in more than 16 countries around the world – helping and empowering hundereds of women to establish successful businesses working from home.

As a result of this activity, she was recently nominated for the prestigous ‘Australian of the Year’ award. She’s also written a very successful book, “Worth More Than Rubies – The Value of a Work At Home Mum“.

In this interview, Kathie describes how she uses a variety of Internet tools and applications to build, administer and market her business.

http://www.vadirectory.net

Podcast: Using LinkedIn as a Business Tool

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As a 26-year old who has yet to realize any significant commercial benefit from his 10,000+ connections, Steven is a classic case of being ‘All Dressed Up – Nowhere to Go.’ However, he is bright, good-natured & helpful to others in his network (and obviously very popular).

What prompted me to invite Steven to appear on the show was the fact that he seems very adept at using the LinkedIn Question & Answers forum to raise his profile, with thought-provoking questions, such as ‘Why Network: Business AND Pleasure?’ – which elicited over 200 responses.

While Steven has yet to find a focus & productive outlet for his networking enthusiasm, he does have the advantage over his peers (most of all who are still on Facebook) in having made the transition to the professional environment of LinkedIn (and established a significant presence thereon) – something that will no doubt serve him well as his career develops in coming years.

Join us as we discuss a number of issues related to the Open Networker philosophy, acceptable codes of networking behaviour & and what it takes to reach the elite status of being a Top 50 LinkedIn ‘Super-Connector’.

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Jason is a smart guy – with an easy conversational style and a ready chuckle.

Join us for a good-natured, informative & entertaining session – as we discuss everything from Managing Your Career & Funny Résumé Mistakes to Avoid – to general tips on getting the most out of your Social Networking activities.

BOOKS:
I’m on LinkedIn – Now What?
I’m on Facebook – Now What?

WEB LINKS:
JibberJobber.com – An Online Job Search Management Tool
I’m on LinkedIn – Now What? (the blog behind the book)
I’m on Facebook – Now What? (the blog behind the book)
Funny Resumé Mistakes

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She is also the author of a number of books, including the best-seller: ‘Networlding: Building Relationships and Opportunities for Success’ – and was recently named by a leading business publication as ‘The Best Networker in Chicago’.

In this interview, Melissa shares her thoughts behind ‘Networlding’ – the science of codifying the esoteric and intangible concept of networking into readily-understood and easily-implemented principles that can be employed to create benefits for corporations and individuals alike.

In addition to her activities in the business world, Melissa is also involved in a movement for empowering the next generation of business leaders – through her E-learning initiative.

WEB LINKS:
www.networlding.com
www.networldingelearning.com

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Steven also tells a very interesting anecdote that illustrates the Mash-Up concept in action, involving Twitter & Flickr.

You can find out more about Steve (including samples of the work that he does) at the following sites:

www.lubetkin.net
www.professionalpodcasts.com

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Vincent Wright is a prominent Blogger, Recruiter & Career Coach, a leading ‘Social Network Catalyst’ – and the ‘King of the Yahoo! Groups’.

Creator of more than 200 networking discussion groups, including MyLinkedInPowerForum (MLPF) – one of the largest groups dedicated to users of LinkedIn, Vincent has also embraced other networking platforms, such as Facebook & Ning .

This week, Vincent shares with us some of his valuable insights on How to Network More Effectively, including ‘Nettiquette’ (how to behave in different networking environments) – and the importance of ensuring your profile is free of spelling errors.

Whether you’re a veteran or a ‘newbie’ – this is essential listening for anyone wanting to maximize the success of their networking efforts.

Some of Vincent’s many sites include:

MyLinkedinPowerForum.com (Yahoo)
MyLinkedinPowerForum.net (Facebook)
MyLinkedinPowerForum.org (Ning)
www.DirectoryOf LinkedinGroups.com
www.DirectoryOfLinkedinModerators.com
www.LinkedinBusinessDiscussionIndex.com

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Instead, Shaun represents a typical ‘Connections’ listener – who was invited to appear as a Guest for the show as a result of writing to me with some very interesting & intriguing questions, which I thought merited discussion.

In this Episode, Shaun & I discuss some of the fundamental attibutes and benefits of Online Social Networking – and how the ordinary, everyday user can applying these to their own lives, to gain real business benefit.

I am sure that ALL listeners (whether you are a ‘big connector’, or just starting out) will find this to be a valuable and useful conversation.

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In this Episode, Jeff discusses how Cisco is using new Web 2.0 applications & other tools, such as Facebook, Second Life and Immersive Telepresence as tools for Online Collaboration – and the productivity benefits & cost savings they deliver.

This includes saving $200 Million p.a. in travel expenditure – not to mention the reduction in Corporate Carbon Footprint.

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In 2003, Craig was the winner of the ‘Billion Dollar Idea Pitch Contest’ conducted by prominent Venture Capitalist, Tim Draper – & collecting a $1Million prize!

Craig has subsequently coached & mentored a number of other companies and individuals to the finals of this event as well.

In this Episode, Craig shares some of his breakthrough secrets and insights – as well as practical advice on using LinkedIn more productively, to achieve successful sales outcomes.

Craig has also generously made some of these available in an e-Book, which is available as a Free Download to ‘Connections’ listeners.

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Ian Lyons is Business Development Director at pureprofile – a permission-based marketing company that has built their own network of 300,000 Australian subscribers, each of which has supplied comprehensive information about themselves and ‘opted-in’ to receive marketing messages that appeal to their interests & lifestyle.

Last week, on Wednesday 6th November, pureprofile hosted a very successful Networking Event, with guests from our combined network of Sydney contacts.

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In this Episode, Ian discusses emerging trends in the marketplace, as smart clients begin to realise the power of communicating with consumers on their own terms. The result is an increasingly meaningful, One-to-One relationship between marketer & consumer – and an interesting social phenomenon to observe in evolution.

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Well, the Challenge finished on October 31. So it’s time to count the results.

To learn the outcome, check out this episode – and join us for a half-hour of friendly banter, as we discuss the outcome of the Digg Challenge, as well as insights and commentary on emerging trends in Social Networking & Web 2.0.

If you’re interested, you can also check out the stats for yourself:

DIGG: G’Day World
DIGG: Connections Episode #001
DIGG: Connections Podcast Show

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As sponsor of Australia’s first face-to-face Networking Event for LinkedIn users, Rob talks about the subsequent business benefits arising from this – as well as strategies for businesses and individuals to use using social networks as a Business Tool.

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In this episode, John talks about his latest passion, Twitter – new kid on the block among social networks, whose main point of difference seems to be the brevity of messages exchanged between it members (think micro-communication).

John is an avid enthusiast who enjoys making new contacts – with a new Generation X ‘multitasking’ perspective, as he likes to make use of a number of different Social Networking tools simultaneously.

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She is also the wonderful lady who was instrumental in introducing me to Vint, in a unique sequence of events that caltalyzed the creation of this Podcast series.

Cynthia is a real inspiration. In addition to running her many businesses, she also operates Success In The City, a Business Networking group for female entrepreneurs & businesswomen – and is the eptiome of what it means to be an Open Networker, ready & willing to help others succeed.

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What is interesting about Rajesh and the experiences he recounts is the fact that 2 of the last 3 jobs Rajesh has had have come about as a direct result of using his LinkedIn Network.

For anyone that wants to know how they can use LinkedIn to similar benefit, listening to this Episode is a MUST!

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Regular users of LinkedIn will recognise Sheilah as the #1 ‘Answers Expert’ on LinkedIn’s very popular Q & A forum.

In this episode, Sheilah discusses her motivations and the rewards she receives from selflessly sharing her expertise with other LinkedIn users.

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Scott is also a prominent Blogger, Corporate Speaker & Trainer – and author of LinkedIntelligence.com – a very useful & insightful web site on how to use LinkedIn effectively.

This is a fascinating and stimulating interview with an intelligent & thoughtful communicator, who has many useful thoughts, perspectives & bits of advice that would benefit any & all LinkedIn users.

Scott has generously made his book “The Virtual Handshake” available as a Free Download for ‘Connections’ listeners.

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He’s also founder of the LinkedIn LIONs and one of LinkedIn’s most highly-connected users.

In this interview, Christian shares his insights on the early days of LinkedIn, High Performance Networking and the Future of Networking.

WEB LINKS:

The LION’s Lair – home to the LinkedIn Open Networking community
The MetaNetwork – Open Networkers Group for LinkedIn LIONs

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Many listeners found the show to be very helpful to them in communicating the benefits of LinkedIn to their friends & colleagues – and it has since been picked up and re-posted on a number of other blogs and web sites.

In the interview, Cameron (a ‘LinkedIn skeptic’) set me a challenge that was a test for both my own Network and the power of Social Networking in general.

Now, as a result of successfully meeting this challenge, I’m hosting my OWN weekly show (starting with this Episode) – on how people are using Social Networking and other Web 2.0 tools & applications to gain a business benefit.

In this episode, I turn the tables and interview Cameron – and finish off by setting him a challenge…

CHECK OUT:

‘Using LinkedIn as a Business Tool’ – the Podcast that started it all

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