Growing a network, gaining credibility, and using the web to do it
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Ryan Graves provides advice on growing a professional network and gaining credibility online. He recommends embracing various social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn to expand one's reach, control their online image, and gain credibility over time. Graves stresses the importance of consistently sharing one's expertise through blogging and other online presences to establish themselves as a trusted expert in their field.
![[Growing a network, gaining credibility, and using the web to do it] Ryan Graves twitter: @ryangraves email: graves.ryan@gmail.com blog: http://ryanagraves.com SocialDreamium LLC](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/alvernocollege-1233293522023834-2/85/Growing-a-network-gaining-credibility-and-using-the-web-to-do-it-1-320.jpg)
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![[Expand your reach] is your voice is your resume is your reputation is your marketing department is your networking event](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/alvernocollege-1233293522023834-2/85/Growing-a-network-gaining-credibility-and-using-the-web-to-do-it-9-320.jpg)
![[Gain credibility] There are lots of “fake” experts on the web. It’s ok to be one of them. Stick with it. Hustle. Learn a lot. Then leave them, but teach them what you’ve learned. “ The next nobody is somebody. The next somebody is an expert. …smarter than you.” – Steffan Antonas](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/alvernocollege-1233293522023834-2/85/Growing-a-network-gaining-credibility-and-using-the-web-to-do-it-12-320.jpg)
![[Must haves] Blog – remember, you’re the expert Twitter – have your name Facebook – almost 100% social Youtube – embrace it, you’re cool LinkedIn – no jokin’ around!](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/alvernocollege-1233293522023834-2/85/Growing-a-network-gaining-credibility-and-using-the-web-to-do-it-13-320.jpg)
![[Thank you] Ryan Graves Follow me on Twitter @ryangraves Check out my blog http://ryanagraves.com My startup http://socialdreamium.com](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/alvernocollege-1233293522023834-2/85/Growing-a-network-gaining-credibility-and-using-the-web-to-do-it-16-320.jpg)
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Growing a network, gaining credibility, and using the web to do it
- 1. [Growing a network, gaining credibility, and using the web to do it] Ryan Graves twitter: @ryangraves email: graves.ryan@gmail.com blog: http://ryanagraves.com SocialDreamium LLC
- 2. What’s going down? Hi, I’m Ryan. My goal is to work less for more. How?
- 3. [The web is my friend] my software startup my side project my personal blog on the advisory board
- 4. [Remember to…] Embrace the web. Control your image . Expand your reach . Gain credibility .
- 7. Wake up to what people are saying about you.
- 9. [Expand your reach] is your voice is your resume is your reputation is your marketing department is your networking event
- 10. VOICE or soapbox MEGAPHONE HANDSHAKE or poke
- 12. [Gain credibility] There are lots of “fake” experts on the web. It’s ok to be one of them. Stick with it. Hustle. Learn a lot. Then leave them, but teach them what you’ve learned. “ The next nobody is somebody. The next somebody is an expert. …smarter than you.” – Steffan Antonas
- 13. [Must haves] Blog – remember, you’re the expert Twitter – have your name Facebook – almost 100% social Youtube – embrace it, you’re cool LinkedIn – no jokin’ around!
- 14. Embrace the web. Control your image . Embrace your image to reach credibility. Expand your reach . Gain credibility .
- 15. Please: Use your new grown credibility wisely.
- 16. [Thank you] Ryan Graves Follow me on Twitter @ryangraves Check out my blog http://ryanagraves.com My startup http://socialdreamium.com
- 17. [PROPS] Slide 5: CC image courtesy of: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jnswanson/3163363899/ Slide 8: CC image courtesy of: www.flickr.com/photos/fixe/2685248903/ Slide 11: CC image courtesy of: http://flickr.com/photos/dullhunk/426622486 Slide 12: CC image courtesy of: http://flickr.com/photos/dogsivu/2635108045 Slide 13: CC image courtesy of: http://flickr.com/photos/jamelah/349331010/sizes/o/