Want to get MORE from LinkedIn?
  Learn about LinkedIn from the PEOPLE who invented LinkedIn User Training!

Integrated Alliances (IA) brings you timely and valuable information, tips, tricks and insights to social media and LinkedIn users who want more business, more sales, more qualified candidates, more available time. They may even need (and find) a job as a result.

See LinkedInsider Video from IA Founder Mike O'Neil

One could make a pretty strong case that Integrated Alliances is the world leader in LinkedIn and social media training for business professionals.  With 6,000 trained in 300 group sessions, there are not many, if any, in our league.  Could anything be more refined? Quite frankly, NO.

In 2009, it isn't being ON LINKEDIN that gets you ahead, it is being HIGHLY SKILLED ON LINKEDIN. It is IA and ONLY IA that can get you all the way there.

When IA INVENTED LinkedIn user training over 3 years ago, there were less than 2 million users, there are now more than 35 million. Our effect on people's lives is tremendous and 230+ LinkedIn Recommendations from satisfied customers only scratches the surface.

Most people only think that there is a little LinkedIn training available.  Well, the IA LinkedIn training list below should dispel that.  While there are now some other LinkedIn training options out there, none even come close to our 40 LinkedIn Hands-on Workshops, LinkedIn Hands-on Webinars and LinkedIn Live networking events that IA offers in a single month!  

See them all and/or register at the IA Web Site.
 

Remaining dates in MARCH – LinkedIn Training/Event Topic

27 – IA LinkedIn for Business WORKSHOP Series in Ft. Worth, TX

30 – IA "Ask an @LinkedIn Expert" FREE Q&A WEBINAR

31 – IA LinkedIn Fundamentals WEBINAR

See "behind the scenes" Webinar footage of Mike O'Neil

Dates in APRIL – LinkedIn Training/Event Topic

1 – IA LinkedIn Essentials WEBINAR

1 – IA SocialNet with LinkedIn Live Networking EVENT in Denver Tech Center

2 – IA LinkedIn 101 WEBINAR

2 – IA LinkedIn Network Building WORKSHOP in Denver, CO

2 – IA LinkedIn Groups WEBINAR - NEW

6 – IA "Ask an @LinkedIn Expert" FREE Q&A Webinar

7 – IA LinkedIn Profile Development WEBINAR

8 – IA LinkedIn Fundamentals WEBINAR

9 – IA LinkedIn 201 WEBINAR

9 – IA LinkedIn for Recruiting WEBINAR

9 – IA Twitter for Business WORKSHOP in Ft. Collins

13 – IA "Ask an @LinkedIn Expert" FREE Q&A Webinar

13 – IA LinkedIn for Realtors WEBINAR

14 – IA LinkedIn Fundamentals WORKSHOP in Fairfield, NJ

14 – IA LinkedIn for Sales WEBINAR - NEWLY UPDATED

14 – IA eBusiness to We Business Conference LinkedIn Training in Ft. Collins

15 – IA LinkedIn for Job Seekers WEBINAR

15 – IA LinkedIn Profile Development WORKSHOP in Fairfield, NJ

16 – IA LinkedIn Best Practices WORKSHOP in Ft. Collins CO

16 – IA LinkedIn 101 WEBINAR

16 – IA LinkedIn Essentials WORKSHOP in Ft. Collins, CO

18 – IA LinkedIn Job Seeker Boot Camp - LinkedIn Fundamentals WEBINAR Session

18 – IA LinkedIn Job Seeker Boot Camp - Profile Development WEBINAR Session

18 – IA LinkedIn Job Seeker Boot Camp - Career Survival WEBINAR Session

18 – IA LinkedIn Job Seeker Boot Camp - Job Seeker Strategies WEBINAR Session

20 – IA "Ask an @LinkedIn Expert" FREE Q&A Webinar

20 – IA LinkedIn Essentials WORKSHOP in Fairfield, NJ

21 – IA LinkedIn for Job Seekers WORKSHOP in Fairfield, NJ

21 – IA LinkedIn Profile Development WEBINAR

21 – IA SocialNet with LinkedIn Live EVENT in Denver (LoDo)

22 – IA LinkedIn Fundamentals WEBINAR

22 – IA LinkedIn for Job Seekers WORKSHOP in Denver

22 – SocialNet New Jersey with LinkedIn Live Networking EVENT in Northern New Jersey

23 – IA LinkedIn 301 Business Development WEBINAR

23 – IA LinkedIn for Marketing WEBINAR - NEWLY UPDATED

23 – IA FREE LinkedIn Live EVENT in Boulder, CO

27 – IA "Ask an @LinkedIn Expert" FREE Q&A Webinar

27 – IA (CASA) Public LinkedIn for Recruiters WORKSHOP in Washington DC

28 – IA LinkedIn for Career Survival WEBINAR

28 – IA LinkedIn for Sales and Marketing WORKSHOP in Fairfield, NJ

29 – IA LinkedIn Essentials WEBINAR

See them all and/or register at the IA Web Site.

 

In Denver, training is delivered by IA-certified LinkedIn instructors Mike O'Neil, Lori Ruff and Lyndle Savage. In New Jersey, training is led by IA Executive Directors and IA-certified Trainers David Reingold and Mike Menaker. In Ft. Collins, training is led by IA Executive Director and IA-certified trainer Viveka von Rosen. In Ft. Worth , IA is run by Executive Director Ed Riefenstahl with training delivered by Janee Harrell.

IA also has Regional Executive Directors in Washington (DC), New York, Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham (NC), Miami (FL), Kansas City (MO), Phoenix and Scottsdale-Tempe-Mesa (AZ). Interested in expanding the Integrated Alliances LinkedIn training operations to your area or possibly in becoming an IA-certified LinkedIn trainer?  E-Mail us at training@integratedalliances.com.

So, what should you do?  Where should you start?  Which is for you? 

At IA, we feel that everybody should attend one of our basic LinkedIn training courses.  Even advanced users learn lots of things that often turn out to be important.  Well then, which IA BASIC LinkedIn training is right for you?

LinkedIn Essentials – The very basics of LinkedIn, 45 min

LinkedIn Fundamentals – What you really need to know about LinkedIn incl. demos, 75 min

LinkedIn 101 – Complete understanding of LinkedIn, comprehensive, 150 min


WHICH classes should you attend given this massive schedule of LinkedIn training?

Why decide? IA offers an All You Can Learn subscription so you can pick and choose and fit the training into your busy schedule and budget. AYCL costs as little as $40/mo (for 12 mo) or $395/yr BUT it is now being offered with a special $100 discount for a limited time (making it $295/yr).

TOO BUSY?  
IA's Managed Services Group will build a fully dressed up and custom profile for you AND/OR build a LinkedIn network for you - then IA will teach you how to use it!  LEARN MORE 

Mike O'Neil, Founder and CEO with 20,000 LinkedIn Connections
303-683-9600

P.S. Register today for an All You Can Learn Annual Subscription and save $100.

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Social Media Connection Broadcast Network launched this week...

This week, there is a big stir from the Social Media Connection Broadcast Network, a group of the most influential social media experts in the studio so you can see, hear, experience their expertise and energy. The Integrated Alliances Show, has an offshoot - be sure to check out the special Rock and Roll edition.

The team consists of Jay Deragon, David Bullock, David Cooper, Sherman Mohr, Dan Ryan, Irene Williams and myself. This is the modern day, social media equivalent of MTV in many ways.  It all launched this week - visit www.SocialMediaConnection.com.

Never Sell Ice to Eskimos - Expert Prospecting Training

Early registeration for Never Sell Ice to Eskimos: A practical program for powerful prospecting extends to Mar 24.  In this economy, you need more clients and this seminar will help you find them! 

Don Cooper — The Sales Heretic™ — is one of the top sales experts in the country, which is why we’re looking forward to this program so much. But don’t take our word for it. Here’s what other people say about Don:

• “I have heard lots of professional speakers and got more useable information tonight than any before.”  — Jodi Turner, The Pampered Chef
• “The best I’ve heard with the greatest immediate impact.” — John Williams, Sport Boats USA
• “Excellent! I will refer to my notes again and again.” — Linda LaManna, American Express Financial Advisors
• “Don's mastery of the subject matter really gets the point across.” — Martin Cooley, Network Computing Technologies
  

Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Seminar — 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Networking Mixer — 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

The Curtis Hotel
1405 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80202

Even in these tough times, people are still buying things. You just need to find them. Preferably without spending a ton of money or making endless cold calls. In this fast-paced, highly-interactive program, you’ll discover:

• What you must do before you start prospecting
• How to overcome the most common challenge of prospecting
• The simple tool that will make your prospecting much more effective
• How to find great prospects quickly and easily
• More than a dozen ways to reach your prospects
• How to make prospects want to hear from you
• The secret to getting their attention
• How to keep your sales pipeline filled at all times
• How to interest a prospect who’s already using another company
• How to get the best return for your prospecting efforts
• And much more!

Not only will you leave this session with a new approach to prospecting, you’ll walk out with a simple step-by-step process for finding prospects that you’ll be able to implement the next day!

Register early (by March 24th) and instead of the regular rate of $297, your investment is only $147! That’s better than half-price! To register, Click Here and enter IACOOPER in the “Coupon Code” box.

IA SocialNet DTC Event with LinkedIn Live
Wed., Apr. 1, 4-7:30pm, $20 on-line or $25 at the door (MEAL provided by IA)
Proof Nightclub, 7800 E. Hampden
Information and Registration

IA SocialNet Denver Event with LinkedIn Live
Wed., Apr. 21, 4-7:30pm, $20 on-line or $25 at the door (food provided by IA)
Blake St. Vault, 1524 Blake St.
Information and Registration

Help for Small Business Owners

The Small Biz College is a site dedicated to the needs of the large Small Business community, like Integrated Alliances. It brings together, in one central place, all the resources needed so we don't waste time chasing down answers, tools and shortcuts when there so many more important things to do.

Here is a recent example for us here at IA. We are now doing a lot of video and we purchased a Canon high definition video camera a while back. I sure wish I had seen this resource prior. The Video camera Buyer's Guide from the SmallBizCollege site (www.TheSmallBizCollege.com). 

FREE LinkedIn Q&A Webinar every Monday, Noon Eastern
Ask an @LinkedInExpert launched in March to terrific reviews.  This Complimentary session lasts 15-20 minutes and  it answers YOUR questions in a live, unscripted Webinar environment. A short training on a hot topic (like LinkedIn Applications or LinkedIn Groups) leads off the sessions. 
FREE REGISTRATION 

IA's Other Social Media and LinkedIn Training:

FOR RECRUITERS - Are you getting all the candidates you need, especially for those hard to fill positions?  If not, IA offers terrific LinkedIn for Recruiters training. 

FOR SALES PROFESSIONALS - How is it going?  Could LinkedIn contribute more to your success?   If not, IA teaches best practices, tips and tricks in our LinkedIn for Sales training.

FOR MARKETING PROFESSIONALS - If the phone isn't ringing and not enough people seek you out, IA's LinkedIn for Marketing training is for you.

IS YOUR NETWORK BIG ENOUGH TO BE EFFECTIVE? - IA's LinkedIn Network Building LAB Webinar gets you to 2,000 connections in a month and it conserves your 3,000 allotted LinkedIn invites.

SEE INFO ON ALL OF IA'S SOCIAL MEDIA AND LINKEDIN TRAINING

TOO BUSY?  IA's Managed Services Group will build your profile for you AND/OR build your LinkedIn network for you and then teach you how to use it!  LEARN MORE 

I hope that you found this blog useful and will look forward to the next one.

Sincerely,

Mike O'Neil, Founder and CEO
303-683-9600

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Your Career and Job Survival Plan 2009 Webinar Boot Camp™

Absolutely NO ONE is magically immune from
being laid-off in this economy. 
If you think you are, you need a BIG dose of reality.

Headlines from the Last Several Weeks:

National –Employers Slash 589k jobs in January
Tampa –CVS Caremark gives notice of layoffs as it closes....
Albany NY –Online job searches soar with layoffs...
Denver –Mass layoffs on the rise in Colorado, BLS report

IA Career Survival Plan for 2009 Webinar Boot Camp™

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM MST Saturday, March 7

This webinar, led by Gordon Miller, Career expert and best-selling author; Mike O'Neil, Founder and CEO of Integrated Alliances (the world's largest LinkedIn and Social  Networking Training company); and Lori Ruff, President of White Knight Management Consulting will help you use LinkedIn to build the Career Survival Plan you need for 2009.

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            - I don't know what to do next.
            - Can my skills and education hold up in this new economy?
            - There is so much change – I'm struggling to keep up.

                                    OR do you believe...

            - My career is immune.
            - An economic mine field is not ahead.
            - I've seen this before – it's nothing new

According to recent market research, the top ten jobs in 2015 have yet to be created. Combine that statistic with the current economic apocalypse and you might realize that your career could be at a tipping point. Avoid unpleasant consequences and learn how to best navigate these turbulent waters by developing a career survival plan that will help you not only survive but thrive in 2009 and years to come.

What's in it For Me?

Participants in the full day Boot Camp will leave with basic and advanced knowledge about immediately using LinkedIn to better safeguard their career and work life. Follow these 4 Steps:

Step 1: LinkedIn Fundamentals Webinar™ - How to use LinkedIn for career survival.
Step 2: LinkedIn Profile Development Webinar™ - Building your professional brand.
Step 3: LinkedIn Network Building Webinar™ - Get good connections before you need them.
Step 4: Career Survival Plan Essentials Webinar™ - Survive and even THRIVE as an employee in 2009 and beyond.

Cost?

Cost for the entire program is $199, save $87 or 30% when you register for the whole day Boot Camp.  Or take 1 or more of the Webinars separately.  Get Gordon Miller's Career Survival Plan webinar FREE when you register for the whole day Boot Camp for $149 and save an additional $50. Use coupon code CAREERS when registering for the full day.

Register now at: www.integratedalliances.com or please sign up for one of our specialized Subscription lists.

Sincerely,

Mike O'Neil, Founder and CEO
303-683-9600

P.S. This time your experience, education and past performance are not enough.—  REGISTER NOW.  Use the CAREERS coupon code when registering to save an additional 25% ($50) by Friday night 3/6 at midnight (CST) when registering for the whole day.