Maximize Your Social: A One-Stop Guide to Building a Social Media Strategy for Marketing and Business Success

Acknowledgments

I am grateful every day for those around me who support, educate, and inspire me to do things I never thought possible. It was 4¹/₂ years ago when my wife first suggested I write a book, and here I am completing my third one in that relatively short time. It is impossible to thank everyone who has helped me along the way, but allow me to thank those extra special people in my life.

MY FAMILY

My wife, Miwako, and children, Luna and Kyle, have been as supportive as a family can be while Daddy was busy writing. If not for them, I simply would not have found the time to write this book with the crazy work schedule that I have. My parents continue to support in me all of my endeavors, and all of my brothers and their extended families have offered me advice that has helped form the person who I am.

THE MAN WHO MADE THIS BOOK HAPPEN

An OpenLink message on LinkedIn from sales guru and now fellow John Wiley & Sons, Inc., author Art Sobczak was the spark that eventually led me to an introduction to this great publisher. Thank you, Art, for being a fan of Maximizing LinkedIn for Sales and Social Media Marketing—and for taking the initiative to help connect the dots. This book literally would not have happened if not for your reaching out to me.

MY PUBLISHING TEAM

My production team at John Wiley & Sons, Inc., which includes Lauren Murphy, Susan Moran, Lydia Dimitriadis, Maureen Drexel, and Adrianna Johnson, have been the most incredible people to work with, providing me guidance ...