Boomers' Blog

There are many ways to ask for feedback from your clients. Have you been thinking of asking your clients what they think of your product or service? Recently, I sent an email to my clients asking for their feedback. I had been planning to let them know about some reduced pricing on my LinkedIn webinars and decided to combine the two. To be honest, it takes courage to ask for feedback. Sometimes responses can hurt your feelings. However, most often, people will share ideas that will help you improve the way you deliver your services. Be sure to follow up [...]

Should you share your personal interests on LinkedIn? At first blush, it doesn’t seem like a social media site that lends itself to that. The culture of the site and the format of the profile can feel very business-centric. Yet, there are many ways you can use LinkedIn to show folks that you are more than what you do for a living. Whether you are a job seeker, a business owner, or a business development professional – you benefit by sharing your personal side. Start by adding some sections to your LinkedIn profile that relate to your personal interests, especially [...]

Do you customize your LinkedIn Profile Headline? When people search you, the first things they see are your name, your photo, and your profile headline. Having a customized headline is a terrific way to enhance your professional brand. Many people aren’t aware the default headline in a LinkedIn profile is their current job title and company. In some cases, it makes sense to use this default. However, if you are a business owner or a job seeker, you will benefit by crafting a headline that is tailored to you. By taking this approach, you differentiate yourself from your competition.   [...]