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It’s Not You, It’s Me - How to Disconnect on LinkedInIt’s Not You, It’s Me - How to Disconnect on LinkedIn

Kevin A. Nichols, Director of Coaching

April 12, 2013

1 Min Read
It’s Not You, It’s Me - How to Disconnect on LinkedIn

Years ago, when advisors initially created their LinkedIn accounts, many were liberal when it came to connections.  They accepted requests from anyone who wanted to connect.  This included competitors, shallow acquaintances, and more.

As LinkedIn has evolved into a premier networking tool, some advisors have started to realize that connecting with anyone and everyone may not be the best strategy.  Why? A quality network vastly improves your ability to receive and offer real business benefit. If you have quality connections, you can nurture a reciprocal relationship with your immediate network.  If you’ve muddied the water with poor quality connections, running an advanced search for ideal prospects can be challenging.

For example, if your ...

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About the Author

Kevin A. Nichols

Director of Coaching

https://www.oechsli.com/

Kevin Nichols is the author of The Indispensable LinkedIn Sales Guide for Financial Advisors and the Director of Coaching for The Oechsli Institute.  He is a leading expert on Social Media marketing and delivers speeches and conducts workshops throughout the country. He has coached hundreds of financial advisors and numerous wealth management teams. He is also the co-author of the FastTrack for Growth newsletter for wealthmanagement.com. Follow him on twitter @KevinANichols.