Small Business Workshop Series: Is Your Business LinkedIn?

John McDermott

Peter McDermott is a marketing consultant based in Nashville, TN. Peter interviews the most innovative minds in society and on the Internet. His G+ Interviews on Google+ are broadcast weekly and chock full of great advice for the Small Business professional. On October 23, 2013, Peter interviewed me on a Google+ hangout.

Social Media Mashup

What a fantastic event! Well over 100 people attended and we even got our names in the newspaper! The goal of the Social Media Mashup conference was to educate local businesses on how to build their brands through social media and, ultimately, reap a return on their investment. The reviews that came in afterward said […]

Job Search Support Group, LinkedIn Presentation

Joe Sweeney wanted to see me present at The Professional Service Group back in June. Unfortunately he couldn’t make it. Rather than chalking it up to bad luck, Joe personally reached out to me and invited me to speak to a job search support group that he attends called, Joseph’s People. I told him if […]

SiriusXM Satellite Radio’s The Focus Group LinkedIn Interview

I made my quarterly appearance on the Focus Group radio show on SiriusXM Satellite radio two weeks ago. It was great seeing hosts, John and Tim. This was my third time on their show and it’s beginning to feel “old hat! This last show was truly a blast. The guys keep me on my toes. […]

Network of Women in Computer Technology

NWCT: Network of Women in Computer Technology

Last Saturday, I spoke at the Network of Women in Computer Technology’s annual conference. I presented 5 Tips to Crank Up Your Impact & Results on LinkedIn. Network of Women in Computer Technology’s mission is to advance careers for professionals in Information Technology through education, mentoring, and providing outstanding professional networking opportunities. The event took […]

Women Owned Business Network

The Woman Owned Business Network was founded by the graduating members of the Starting a Successful Woman Owned Business Course at MCCC. Members include Business Owners, Women Professionals, Supporters and those interested in starting a business. I will be presenting on LinkedIn to the Women Owned Business Network next Wednesday, June 13th in the evening. […]

Mercer PSG Group

The Professional Service Group is a peer support activity for job-seekers that promotes camaraderie among individuals looking for professional level jobs. PSG participants help each other while being facilitated by our trained employment counseling staff. This environment fosters professional networking, the sharing of ideas and employment leads, and offers participants another layer of emotional support […]

SoMeBizLife Conference: LinkedIn Fundamentals

What a great conference! SoMeBizLife was well attended and they had some amazing speakers! Two of my favorites were Lynette Young who spoke on Google+ and Jonathan Maberry who talked about using Social Media to promote oneself. My LinkedIn Fundamentals class went really well. Almost every seat was filled. I have to say it was […]

SoMeBizLife Social Media Conference

I will be presenting LinkedIn Fundamentals at SoMeBizLife Social Media Conference on May 30 in Doylestown PA. “Participants will have an amazing opportunity to learn from some of the top social media professionals in the greater Philadelphia region,” according to Hall. “The SoMeBizLife Conference offers a wide range of speakers on many different topics, including […]