Learning LinkedIn: Any DUMMY Can Do It.

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As a LinkedIn trainer who works with entrepreneurs, executives, and their companies, I run across a great deal of variety in learning styles. Frequently, people begin our work together worried that they wont get it. I suspend their fears and doubts, and guide them to the conclusion that a powerful LinkedIn profile, coupled with the mastery of a few basic skills, can result in enhanced confidence and cohesive relationships that lead to business. I have spent tens of thousands of hours on LinkedIn and I continue to be amazed at the versatility, elasticity, and expandability of this Social Media platform. Many who seek LinkedIn help will, I hope, find this piece reassuring. This video training session is intended to show that LinkedIn is not rocket science. LinkedIn is not brain surgery. It’s kind of a combination of the two. And, it is fun. When it results in business, its REALLY fun! Owlish Communications is dedicated to your success in using LinkedIn. For information on LinkedIn profile development, LinkedIn training, LinkedIn corporate workshops, and to book JD Gershbein ~ www.linkedin.com ~ as a speaker for your company, group, or association, please call JD at 847.651.8989. Also, please visit www.owlishcommunications.com because it’s a really cool website. I want to give a huge Thank You to comedy ventriloquist, Chuck Field (http for lending his incredible talents to this video, the first in a series with his irrepressible stable of characters. To book Chuck for your

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17 Responses to “Learning LinkedIn: Any DUMMY Can Do It.”

  1. Euroscorpion June 10, 2010 at 9:13 am # Reply

    love it. It is a wonderful presentation and unique.

  2. HarrisKal June 10, 2010 at 9:51 am # Reply

    ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT, JD!! You have raised the bar of excellence for all of us! This is an amazing example of video branding. And, yes, you CAN act!!

  3. gelfonz77 June 10, 2010 at 10:11 am # Reply

    This could be the most inventive use of video for business that I’ve ever seen. It not only markets the people and the services they provide, it engages and entertains. Absolutely outstanding! Bravo, JD!

  4. ElementalMediaInc June 10, 2010 at 10:56 am # Reply

    This is a hoot! This is what I love about JD. Enjoy a fun story while actually learning something. Novel idea.

  5. jessicabrabbit June 10, 2010 at 11:29 am # Reply

    Very funny. I would love a client like Ziggy…he seems very solid to me.

  6. inahuri June 10, 2010 at 11:56 am # Reply

    Great Video . . . Yeahhhh (as Ziggy would say) & JD I love your hairdo! You really are a LinkedIn Savant.

  7. RPeters59 June 10, 2010 at 12:16 pm # Reply

    Great Video. If dummies can leverage Linkedin, then I think there is hope for our governmental leaders in Washington, DC.

  8. owlishcommunications June 10, 2010 at 12:35 pm # Reply

    Rob, you might say that there is some relationship equity there, Human Capital, or “Dummy” Capital perhaps.

  9. RPeters59 June 10, 2010 at 1:34 pm # Reply

    It is very clear to me, that Ziggy is very “connected” to Chuck already!

  10. gelfonz77 June 10, 2010 at 2:11 pm # Reply

    Awesome video!!! What fun to make.
    J.D. and Chuck Field are now my favorite subjects ever!

  11. lillianbjorseth June 10, 2010 at 2:24 pm # Reply

    J.D., Great, creative job!
    Lillian

  12. mugsy1118 June 10, 2010 at 2:28 pm # Reply

    I love it. It could not be any better.

  13. CreativeEdgeComm June 10, 2010 at 3:08 pm # Reply

    Fun to watch, informative and motivating. I like J.D.’s calm and patient voice. This is someone I can work with!

  14. owlishcommunications June 10, 2010 at 3:44 pm # Reply

    Words to live by! Thank you, Doctor.

  15. adachman June 10, 2010 at 4:10 pm # Reply

    Has Ziggy had a colonoscopy? Remember, everybody 50 and over. He may have termites. Remember, your LinkedIn profile don’t mean a thing if you don’t have a healthy colon.

  16. CoachLeeNWI June 10, 2010 at 4:46 pm # Reply

    The purpose of marketing is to attract and engage so the two fold goal of to make a friend and to be asked back happens. JD and cast did just that. The added tidbits were a real treat.
    Leanne Hoagland-Smith – Author of Be the Red Jacket

  17. hollywax26 June 10, 2010 at 4:47 pm # Reply

    Not only hilarious, but also completely informative!

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