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The Power Formula for Linkedin Success: Kick-start Your Business, Brand, and Job Search [Paperback]

Wayne Breitbarth
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (129 customer reviews)


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March 1, 2011
NEW EDITION AVAILABLE. Search for LinkedIn Power Formula Revised.

This simple, user-friendly guide explains how you can access the full power of LinkedIn--including advice on making lasting business connections, building a unique personal brand, and generating significant business opportunities.

Are you at a social-media disadvantage if you entered the business world before the rise of Facebook? Wayne Breitbarth argues that the opposite is true when it comes to LinkedIn: your experience and connections as a seasoned professional give you a leg up in harnessing the benefits of LinkedIn. You have already done a lot of the networking groundwork, and LinkedIn can extend your reach even further with minimal time each week.

Using actual screenshots of the LinkedIn website, Breitbarth demonstrates how you can take advantage of all the features of this professional networking platform. He shows you how to create a compelling profile, use keywords to improve your ability to find and be found by others, build a solid base of connections, solicit valuable recommendations, and much more. His 6-week, 2-hour-per-week startup plan and weekly maintenance plan will motivate you to make the most of your time on LinkedIn. 

Wayne Breitbarth's pragmatic teaching style and engaging sense of humor are on display throughout The Power Formula for LinkedIn Success, and he shares many specific examples, stories, and illustrations that are the direct result of thirty years' experience in business consulting and business ownership. Whether you are an entry-level professional, a CEO, or anywhere in between, you can benefit from this practical introduction to a powerful networking tool.


Editorial Reviews

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Leading the reader through his own journey from skeptic to LinkedIn enthusiast and trainer, Breitbarth extols the benefits of creating a well-crafted LinkedIn account.
Perfect for readers who grew up before the dawn of the Internet era.
-Kirkus Reviews


I know of no one who knows how to use LinkedIn better than Wayne Breitbarth.  
-Robert Grede, Best-selling author of Naked Marketing - The Bare Essentials and The Spur & The Sash--a novel

--Inside Endorsements page

This greatly simplifies the ability of those of us not in the Facebook generation to make sense of social media and leverage LinkedIn for business success.


-Michael A. Dalton, Author of Simplifying Innovation

--Inside Endorsements page


Wayne Breitbarth's Power Formula for Linkedin Success explains how anyone can use Linkedin to propel business growth. 
-Christina Steder, President, Clear Verve Marketing, LLC

--Inside Endorsements page


To success in business today, you need to thoroughly understand how to leverage one of today's most powerful tools, LinkedIn. A great first step is to read Breitbarth's book." 
                                                
--Erik Qualman, international bestselling author of Socialnomics

From the Inside Flap

Wayne Breitbarth has written a great "how to" on one of the fastest growing social marketing platforms. Read it and learn. 
-Jack Covert,President and founder 800-CEO-READ, Author of The 100 Best Business Books of All Time

--Book front cover

Product Details

  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group Llc (March 1, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1608320936
  • ISBN-13: 978-1608320936
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.6 x 5.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (129 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #138,758 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Wayne Breitbarth, founder of Power Formula LLC, is a nationally recognized industry leader in LinkedIn training and marketing. He has shared his expertise with more than 40,000 professionals through private business consulting, dynamic presentations to local and national audiences, and his critically acclaimed book The Power Formula for LinkedIn Success: Kick-start Your Business, Brand, and Job Search.

Wayne works with companies to develop a comprehensive strategy for using LinkedIn to increase sales, raise brand awareness, recruit employees and reduce recruiting fees, and discover new markets for products and services. His thirty years' experience in the areas of operations, finance, management, consulting, and business ownership enable him to "put it all together" for his clients.

In addition to his consulting work, Wayne is a dynamic speaker. His practical yet entertaining presentations have inspired audiences at conventions, industry association events, corporate training sessions, and executive groups.

As a LinkedIn expert, Wayne has been quoted in Inc., Forbes, Wired, American Express Open Forum, and AOL.com.

He is a Certified Public Accountant and received a BBA from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and an MBA from Marquette University.

Wayne can be found on LinkedIn at http://www.Linkedin.com/in/waynebreitbarth.

Follow him on Twitter @WayneBreitbarth for daily LinkedIn tips.

Be sure to sign up for his FREE weekly LinkedIn tips at www.powerformula.net

Contact Wayne at wayne@powerformula.net

Customer Reviews

Wayne's book makes it easy to get your LinkedIn profile supercharged. John Revitte  |  72 reviewers made a similar statement
It is very well written and easy to read. Linda Mertz  |  40 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
78 of 91 people found the following review helpful
By Brad D
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I really had high hopes for this book because of the amount of positive reviews and lack of negative reviews.

I was extremely disappointed when I received it.

If you've never used LinkedIn, and don't have any idea what it is, this book might be right for you. My guess is that if you're are looking to buy this book, you are already on LinkedIn, and want to enhance what you are doing. I fit that description - I'm not a power user, but I want to step up my networking and marketability. I can honestly say that I did not get one actionable takeaway or good idea. This book adds nothing new and is rehashed content you can find on the internet.

One other point - there is a lot of fluff in the book: "blown up"/oversized screenshots, white space and blank pages. This is more of a 50-100 page free e-book than a full length book.

In fairness to the author, there is a checklist of getting started with LinkedIn which could be helpful to a LinkedIn newbie as far as basic things to complete and a general plan of attack. However, I think this can be figured out from many of the resources on the web and just getting started on LinkedIn by signing in and giving it a try.

If you are still seriously considering purchasing this book, my advice is to check out a copy at the library first, and then see if it's worth keeping.

This is a first for me, but Amazon is getting a return of this book!
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An easy to follow and understand guide to LinkedIn March 6, 2011
By Ken
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I recently attended a seminar that Wayne was one of the speakers at. Conveniently just before that I had logged onto LinkedIn for the first time. I honestly thought when he talked about his book he was another snake oil salesman just out to make a buck. I was wrong. He told us that he designed the book to be read on a flight to Dallas. I didn't take the flight but I was able to read the book in just over two days, with three kids in the house that is an accomplishment. The short read doesn't mean the book is lacking in content at all. In fact you could liken it to making juice from concentrate; it's all in there ready for you and not watered down. Each chapter I found myself going back to my profile and updating it with something new. I can't speak to the full pay out of the book yet as I just finished it ten minutes ago, but I can speak to the potential. By following the steps and leveraging the contacts you already have this will become an invaluable tool for anyone. I look forward to the weekly updates from Wayne and I look forward to the new contacts to my network the steps in this book will add. And I know those contacts will lead to new business for me in the future. My best advice for anyone who buys this book would be to lock yourself in your office for a couple days to read the book, take notes, dog ear some pages and keep your profile up so you can update it section by section as you go.
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22 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Power Formula for Linkedin Success: Kick-start Your Business, Brand, and Job Search

Yes, I have met Wayne and he's the real deal! He is so passionate about LinkedIn when he speaks that he captivates and inspires his entire audience.

Wayne's book is properly titled. Over the years I have taken LinkedIn training from quite credible sources and I would do what I was told to do- well, most of it. Having a book like this where it can walk me through the process of what to do in LinkedIn AND why I'm doing it is priceless. The book provides brilliant guidance for someone who is unfamiliar with LinkedIn and/or social media savvy. Wayne shares endless ways you can utilize LinkedIn to work for you :) This is an outstanding beginner's introduction and an superb book for those who have already dabbled. This has just moved up to my "Must Read List" for all my clients. Great job Wayne!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars I appreciate Wayne's practicallity
I very much like how Wayne makes this information practical and ready to apply. It's straightforward and makes complete sense. Good stuff!
Published 29 days ago by markwking
3.0 out of 5 stars Helpful for those new to Linkedin, some material is dated
I found this helpful is tweaking my profile. Lots of detail, and easy to follow instructions with sound rationale. Read more
Published 1 month ago by zahira
5.0 out of 5 stars How to be the Unique You on LinkedIn
Mr. Breitbarth answers all of the basic questions, especially for a non-digital native, such as, "Why join LinkedIn? Read more
Published 1 month ago by Melanie A. Blau
4.0 out of 5 stars Good tips
Easy read. Lots of good information contained. Have to realize that the LinkedIn product, like all social media has frequent changes. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Glenn W. Soderstrom
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good book – makes LinkedIn accessible and less overwhelming
Very good book. I have a couple of gripes about the rah rah power formula you are a unique snowflake language in some parts, but other than that – an easy read that succinctly... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mister M
1.0 out of 5 stars Outdated! Linkedin features removed since this written!
The best features this book tells you about are no longer part of LinkedIn. Before you waste your money like I did, you should know that Linkedin has changed greatly in late 2012... Read more
Published 2 months ago by CTPreppie
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book also covering LinkedIn for Job search
After reading LinkedIn For Job Search (great book at that price! highly recommended) I was looking for more books and found this to be a great one
Published 3 months ago by mfm19
4.0 out of 5 stars Very informative
Very informative book, written with a natural-born teacher's touch. You never feel to lost in the issue, and the author does a good job of referencing why each subject or topic is... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kyke
4.0 out of 5 stars I like this book
It's good for you if you are looking for potential customers oversea or just only link with other experts that your think they can help you
Published 3 months ago by Hung
4.0 out of 5 stars Some info has changed but great help!!
This book really helped take my LinkedIn profile to the next level. I am recommending this book to my students who are starting their job searches and need networking help.
Published 4 months ago by TheBoss
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