Episode #019: Dave Delaney, Author, New Business Networking

In his new book New Business Networking: How to Effectively Grow Your Business Network Using Online and Offline Methods (Que Biz-Tech), Dave Delaney shares how to combine traditional, offline networking methods with the latest social media platforms, helping you to make them both more effective in the process.
In just a few short years, Dave has come to be recognized as a leader in digital marketing, social media strategy and business networking. He even co-founded two annual unconferences, PodCamp Nashville and BarCamp Nashville.
As well, Dave launched two monthly networking events, one of which is near and dear to me – Geek Breakfast – as I participated in helping found a local chapter in my community. There are Geek Breakfast chapters around the world involving local residents interested in discussing new media, podcasting, digital marketing, blogging, programming, open source, social networks and more.
Hear Our Conversation Now
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In short, Dave is just as much interested in helping others make connections as he is making them himself. As you’ll often hear him say in today’s conversation, networking at it’s core is about helping people. There’s no one better at it than Dave Delaney.

In today’s episode, Dave shares:

* How he managed to make a splash in a new town when he didn’t know a single soul
* What to do if networking doesn’t come naturally to you
* Tips for setting up your home on the web
* Mistakes many people make on their LinkedIn profiles and how to avoid them
* Tips for leveraging Facebook and understanding the differences between a Page and a Profile
* Insight on determining whether or not Google+ is worth your time
* How to manage and nurture your ever important database
* And a lot more!

The New Business Networking Trailer

Dave’s Resources
Pick up Dave’s book New Business Networking: How to Effectively Grow Your Business Network Using Online and Offline Methods (Que Biz-Tech)in paperback or for your Kindle
For more on Dave’s book and to learn more about joining the New Business Networking LinkedIn group, visit nbnbook.com
Dave uses and recommends the Customer Relationship Management tool Nimble
Dave’s Favorite Splash Pages for Setting Up Shop Online
About.me (I like this one and use it myself)
Flavors.me
Populr.me
Dave’s Favorite Apps
Read Quick App
Pocket App
Instapaper
Dave’s Greatest Leadership Lesson
“Treat other people they way you want to be treated.” It goes beyond leadership into just being a good person.
Dave in Action

Connecting with Dave