19 ways founders can spot users via linkedin or anywhere
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The document provides 19 tips for founders and entrepreneurs on how to identify users who may exploit their connections for selfish gains on platforms like LinkedIn. It emphasizes the importance of mutual respect in relationships, warning against short-sighted interactions where one party seeks only personal benefits. Additionally, it offers guidance on fostering genuine connections and staying safe while networking online.
19 ways founders can spot users via linkedin or anywhere
- 1. 19 WAYS FOUNDERS CAN SPOT USERS via LINKEDIN / ANYWHERE For Freelancers, Founders, Entrepreneurs, Venture Capitalist, Angels, Women, Men, LinkedIn Users Looking For Better Ways To Connect With Others Safely. POWERED BY : MANNY TWITTER: @THEBESTMANNYO WEB: HTTP://MBLOG.BJMANNYST.COM SPONSORED BY: BJ MANNYST TEAM + FOUNDERS UNDER 40™ GROUP (#1 UNCOVENTIONAL FOUNDERS COMMUNITY) KNOW WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW & CONTACT MANNY / BJ MANNYST FOR MORE HELP
- 2. this is just basically tips to spot PEOPLE USING YOU OR TRYING TO USE YOU SPONSOR: FOUNDERS UNDER 40 GROUP + BJ MANNYST 2 So you don't get screwed and it includes best practice material as well. HAPPY THANKSGIVING FOUNDERS!! - Emmanuel “Manny” Omikunle of BJ MANNYST (unconventional marketing service provider) + Founders Under 40™ Group
- 3. FOUNDERS, SPOT PEOPLE USING YOU OR TRYING TO USE YOU A user is define as a person that uses someone selfishly or unethically. My experience on LinkedIn and every social media for a while has sort of become more and more about people chasing trophies. What I mean is that some people think relationship and connection at an event, LinkedIn or other is just get the milk and kill the cow. It’s basically get what you can get from them whether: a job, money, sale, advice, introduction, status, sex, popularity, coolness, etc and disregard any mutual benefit. I’m sure many of you receive endless invitation to connect and endless cold emails on LinkedIn. If you are doing it with an unhealthy shot-term thinking, you will regret it professionally and financially because no one like’s being used. SPONSOR: FOUNDERS UNDER 40 GROUP + BJ MANNYST 3 For further help with your service business, or seek content & publication sponsorship opportunities, contact us via www.bjmannyst.com or mblog.bjmannyst.com So due to the numerous amount of people I meet everyday, which is bound to increase with time, I wanted to help other founders spot shortsighted-selfish-contacts from those willing to invest time and effort for the long-term picture. This guide will help founders, linkedin users, social media users, networkers, and anyone who deals with people. 19 WAYS FOUNDERS CAN SPOT USERS via LINKEDIN / ANYWHERE BONUS: BEST PRACTICE TIPS By Emmanuel “Manny” Omikunle of BJ MANNYST + FOUNDERS UNDER 40™ GROUP
- 4. №1 You meet them at an event, and in less than a week, they start asking for a few too many favors without a win-win proposal. Never even built the connection first or personalize the invite message. SPONSOR: BJ MANNYST
- 5. №2 In online and offline conversations they focus on what they want. It's like “our product is the best so buy it”. Their attitude is what can you do for me. It's ok if Wal-Malt does it however everyone else needs to figure out how can you help others get what they want while getting what you want. SPONSOR: BJ MANNYST
- 6. №3 They make it seem you are doing yourself a favor by helping them. For example, they talk you into helping them find clients so they will then stop harassing you. SPONSOR: BJ MANNYST
- 7. №4 When you do a few favors for them, you never hear from them until they need something else. Not even a thank you, follow up or acknowledging the contribution you made. SPONSOR: BJ MANNYST
- 8. №5 They have the tendency to dump their problems on you and avoid hearing your own problems. Then you are left feeling used and disposable. SPONSOR: BJ MANNYST
- 9. №6 They threanten or guilt trip you into doing things for them or for others. For example, they threanten to not hangout with you this weekend because you wouldn't make a few intro calls. SPONSOR: BJ MANNYST
- 10. №7 They are usually nice, sweet, friendly, considerate, when they want something. Once they get it you become an annoyance. SPONSOR: BJ MANNYST
- 11. №8 They do very little things or favors but aspect you to walk on fire for them. For example, they will buy you coffee one day, and with time talk you into a four hour drive to a meeting out of your way. SPONSOR: BJ MANNYST
- 12. №9 The conversation you both have is not a mutual give-take or lacks signs of specific interest in you. If someone is not asking relationship building questions such as “what made you decide to study that in shcool and what do you hope to do with that?”. Then go slow. SPONSOR: BJ MANNYST
- 13. IT SHOULD GET YOU NOTICED EVERYTIME. BJ MANNYST + FOUNDERS UNDER 40™ GROUP HAVE PARTNERED TO ASSIST YOUR B2B • Content Development & Distribution • Content Sponsorship • Community Development & Management • Branding & Strategy • Founder(s) Development CONTACT US / MANNY TODAY SPONSOR: BJ MANNYST WWW.BJMANNYST.COM YOUR MARKETING SHOULD BE LIKE A CLASSIC CAR. . . SPONSOR
- 14. №10 They can be a emotionally or physically distance because they are waiting for something better or maybe for other reasons. For example, you connect with them on LinkedIn and you're trying to learn more about them over coffee but they just keep shutting you out. Yet, you are both connected on social networks. SPONSOR: BJ MANNYST
- 15. №11 You observe them doing everything you do. They connect with the exact same people, join similar LinkedIn groups, stealing your contacts or opportunities you express interest in, share similar content, same events. They are emulating till they can eliminate you. SPONSOR: BJ MANNYST
- 16. №12 They don’t have your best interest in mind. As one begins and continues to build their career, you will encounter people / instituations who are not after a win-win. They are after their own objectives and don't give a fuck about you. The financial crisis of 2018 comes to mind, sub-prime anyone. SPONSOR: BJ MANNYST
- 17. №13 They encourage you to dine them, splurge, help, support or basically keep them happy while they never provide you with the same or equivalent affection or respect. SPONSOR: BJ MANNYST
- 18. №14 They will use cunning tests to see if you are a doormat or if you have a backbone by seeing what they can get away with. For example, you will buy them lunch almost every work week but will use execuses to avoid treating you to anything. SPONSOR: BJ MANNYST
- 19. №15 They seem to reveal secrets you told them in confidence and are willing to leverage information for their own gain even if throwing you under the bus was needed for their objective. SPONSOR: BJ MANNYST
- 20. №16 You ask them common general basic questions and it seems like a struggle (no speaking problems). They are just telling you something totally different since your last discusiion. SPONSOR: BJ MANNYST
- 21. IT SHOULD GET YOU NOTICED EVERYTIME. BJ MANNYST + FOUNDERS UNDER 40™ GROUP HAVE PARTNERED TO ASSIST YOUR B2B • Content Development & Distribution • Content Sponsorship • Community Development & Management • Branding & Strategy • Founder(s) Development CONTACT US / MANNY TODAY SPONSOR: BJ MANNYST WWW.BJMANNYST.COM YOUR MARKETING SHOULD BE LIKE A CLASSIC CAR. . . SPONSOR
- 22. №17 Their desire for social connection with yours and their contacts seems none because they are trying to keep a distance from any deep relationship or avoid been found out that they are just using you or possibly have something to hide. Maybe really just want a transactional relationship. SPONSOR: BJ MANNYST
- 23. №18 Their actions and character are not necessarily perfect but with time reveal their true nature such as lying about simple things like where they went to school or where they baught their dress / suit. Another example, they agree to meet at a time they picked but cancel everytime. SPONSOR: BJ MANNYST
- 24. №19 When you do confront them about being taking advantage of and you stopped being a doormat, you will notice their behavior will change. It will go to completely avoiding you, portraying you as the enemy, trying to turn you back, or simply contributing equally to the relationship. SPONSOR: BJ MANNYST
- 25. CONNECTING VIA LINKEDIN • Invitation via Linkedin from people you don’t know is like sticking your hand in the first hole you see in the rain Forest. It’s a huge gamble because you never now if it will be worth it or not. • All the quantity of connection you may have will likely not result in great opportunities because most will not truly be sure who you are. • The quality of connections also decides what kinds of content, information, and resources are available to you. ROI goes up when you seem to be an invaluable credible connection. SPONSOR: BJ MANNYST • Whomever you invite to connect to is also you inviting them to get closer to your contacts, clients, friends, partners, etc. And if your contacts are unable to verify the nature of the connection you have, then it could be harmful. • It’s the bond and relationship that helps seal the deal faster not you are just connected on LinkedIn. So make time for coffee, meet them at more events, reconnect often if possible without being pushy or needy. • Personalize your engagement and reduce probability of rejection. There's no guarantee that people will be receptive to all your invitation to connect on LinkedIn, so don't get too down. However try to warm up connection before you connect by commenting on their post, sharing, liking,etc.
- 27. CONNECTING VIA LINKEDIN • Connecting with others From your past requires warming up the connection with a clear message. How they should know you, and why reconnecting would be beneficial. • Connect with people not because of what they can do for you. Connect because you could grow with them on a personal or professional level with or without ROI . Seek constructive people. • If a connection ended badly let it go unless there’s a very good chance you can reconnect or save it. SPONSOR: BJ MANNYST • Whether to put a new connection under personal or professional. I once met a woman who I found very attractive and was trying to put her in the personal however there was some confusion and she’s in the professional zone now. So if possible engage “personal” outside of LinkedIn and clearly state that “You like them and want to get to know him / her on a personal level” • If you don't know the person and they don’t know you, and you just want their LinkedIn updates you can just follow them on LinkedIn instead. • People are so busy that they don’t have time for long bodies of messages. Keep intro to within five lines and have a clear complying reason to connect if they don’t know you.
- 28. CONNECTING VIA LINKEDIN • Create trust, build authority, and build strategic partnership. • The potential that invites could be harmful or possibly leaving you vulnerable to virus, spy- ware or people phishing for your info by using fake profile, misleading links that lead to identical looking site is real. so try avoiding clicking links or connecting without variefy. • If you don't recognize the profile carefully check them out however still be extra cautious. • Make sure to run security programs on your devices and keep all security software updated. SPONSOR: BJ MANNYST • Always be looking at the email addresses, send from, spelling, subject, that could be misleading to believe it's from LinkedIn, FaceBook or other institutions like banks. • Whatever activity you have to perform always go direct to LinkedIn.com and make it has “Https://” or security. • Never give your sensitive info to anyone via any communication method unless you can verify them. Use your head and ask questions. • it's really possible for others to imitate your entire look and persona so be careful what you share online.
- 29. CONNECTING VIA LINKEDIN • A big red flag is the sender has very few connections usually within single digits. • The profile is not complete – in fact, most sections are blank or only have a couple of sentences. • There are lots of misspellings. • By connecting to the wrong people you could end up giving legitimacy to people. SPONSOR: BJ MANNYST • If messages via LinkedIn gets spammy you can block the person and report them to LinkedIn. • Also checkout: How Founders Can Stay Safe Financially & Physically. http://mblog.bjmannyst.com/2017/09/ho w-founders-can-stay-safe-financially- physically.html
- 30. SO SPOT THE USERS & STAY SAFE ON LINKEDIN, ONLINE & OFFLINE! SPONSOR: BJ MANNYST
- 31. SPONSOR: FOUNDERS UNDER 40 GROUP + BJ MANNYST 31 For further help with your service business or founder journey, contact Manny via www.bjmannyst.com or mblog.bjmannyst.com HOPE YOU ENJOYED THIS!! ***This material has been prepared for general informational only and is not intended to be relied upon as specific professional advice. Please refer to your advisers.The views of third parties set out in this publication are not necessarily the views of BJ Mannyst Copyright © 2017 - 2018 Emmanuel “Manny” Omikunle & BJ Mannyst. All rights reserved.. BJ Mannyst™, its logo, and “Serve, Engage, Undo- Ordinary™” & Founders Under 40™ Group are trademarks of BJ Mannyst.