An early adopter of Web 2.0, Lonny is now experimenting with ways to create and sustain online relationships to help businesses increase sales and expand their global presence. An avid social networker, Lonny has adopted LinkedIn as his primary online networking platform. With over 6900 first level connections, Lonny is among the elite of online networkers both in Minnesota and nationwide. Because of the scope of his expertise, his passion for teaching and encouraging others, and his positive and engaging personality, he is in demand as a LinkedIn presenter and workshop leader throughout the Twin Cities.

Becoming a LinkedIn Expert:
A Hands on Approach to Social Networking for Business

"I'd like you to join my professional network on LinkedIn."

Maybe you've received an e-mail with this request from a friend or associate.

Did you join and think, "Okay, I'm LinkedIn ... now what?"

If you did, you're not alone. In Lonny's presentations, you'll discover what all the LinkedIn buzz is about and how you can leverage this powerful tool to find new clients, grow your business, hire top talent or find that new job - even in a challenging economy.

You’ll learn:

• What LinkedIn is and why you should care

• The secrets to creating a highly effective profile

• How to build a productive network to meet your business objectives

The workshop will feature a combination of lecture and hands on lab where attendees will have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of LinkedIn from the #1 LinkedIn member in the Twin Cities.

Topics to be covered in the three and one half hour workshop include Fundamentals of LinkedIn, Open vs. Restricted Networkers, Levels of Membership, Developing an Effective Profile, Secrets to Building your Network, Using your Network and the Care and Feeding of your Network

What recent attendees have said

“I have known Lonny for years, and recently took a LinkedIn workshop that was crafted and led by him. I hope to maximize my use of these new-found skills as I continue to seek a good job fit for me. I find Lonny to be not only personable and approachable in his demeanor, but he's certainly highly knowledgeable. Perhaps most importantly, I find Lonny to be a man of deep integrity, and it is that quality that gives me ultimate confidence in him.”

Marita Meinerts

Director, Marketing & Communications, Northwestern College & Radio

“Lonny is an exceptional teacher and trainer, allowing me to learn and apply the knowledge as I need it. Very personable and genuinely interested in people, I would recommend his expertise in LinkedIn as well as other coaching and recruiting he provides because he really cares.”

Dixie Lee Grothe

Owner, Interiors by Dixie

“Lonny is an excellent speaker/presenter. Lonny gave an interesting, informative and professional presentation on Linked In at the Project Management Career Networking Group meeting.”

Ruth Hvidston

Project Manager, Lakota Technologies Inc.

“Would recommend this workshop. I get the impression that Lonny really cares. Excellent knowledge base”

Bryan Kennedy

Consumer Packaged Goods Sales Professional

“Wealth of information – explains procedures and details so they are easy to understand”

Mary Karlsson

President, MAK Consulting

“Lonny is excellent and easy to be around, a great help when questions came up”

Mary Trogen

Photographer and Videographer, Rose Video

“Lonny is great! Very knowledgeable and patient”

Jeanne Schwartz

Realtor, Edina Realty

“Very helpful in getting and understanding of how to use this tool”

John DeBettignies

Branch Manager, Spire Federal Credit Union

“Solid! Knew subject matter. Easy to understand”

Suzanne Laing

Financial Analyst