Connecting the dots of life and business

After hearing LinkedIn’s announcements of new features, I thought this image perfectly depicted their position. LinkedIn is way ahead, but Facebook and others are encroaching on LinkedIn’s business networking turf. To “flank” Facebook and the numerous startup networks, LinkedIn has added the following features: Facebook’s feed – Possibly Facebook’s greatest feature is it’s mini-feed where [...]

I interviewed Marc Freedman who has over 15,000 LinkedIn connections! We discuss how he’s benefited from being a LinkedIn Whore (his words). Marc runs dallasblue.com and several other ventures along with his super networking efforts. Revver Video Permalink

The majority of my connections on LinkedIn are outside of Louisville, KY, where I reside. Since I’ve been an open networker, I’ve received many invitations to connect around the world. Also, I’ll admit Louisville isn’t the home to most early adopters of web apps. This doesn’t make me like Louisville or LinkedIn any less. But [...]