How fast will November fly?

NOVEMBER 2026 DWCS NEWSLETTER

Hello, Friends ~

October was a blur! It was capped off by some in the US having to adjust to Daylight Saving Time. That's a conversation starter with no middle ground: You either like it, or you really dislike it. I'm in the latter group - I'd like to see NO change in time throughout the year!

With November comes the start of a special season of gratitude, and that's another thing I'd like to see expressed year-round, not just at the holidays. Being grateful for the simple things in life, especially during our most challenging times, will often lead to less turmoil. Just be kind - it costs nothing but can bring riches to the recipient. See our Calendar for something special on 11/13.

Our participation in the MBAAnnual26 conference in Chicago was nothing short of awesome. We reviewed many, many attendees' LinkedIn profiles and enjoyed every minute. If you spent time with us, please remember the Nov. 15th deadline for special savings! Thank you to the Mortgage Bankers Association for inviting us to Austin in February for MBAService27. See you soon!

The end of the year is approaching! Contact us about a Client Refresher if your profile is getting a bit dusty. LinkedIn changes never slow down, and we thrive on keeping up. Let us help you come up to speed and enjoy the new options LinkedIn has introduced.

Need help with best practices for business networking? I've literally 'written the book': Networking from the Ground Up - Planting Seeds in a Digital Landscape. Grab it from Amazon, and if you like it, a review will get you special dibs on my second book coming out in 2027!

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

Debbie & the DWCS Team

Debbie Wemyss (weemz)

Founder, DW Consulting Solutions LLC

O +1 561-444-2265 M +1 561-719-1984

I'd love to hear from you!

LinkedIn Tips and More

A special thanks to the readers who submitted the following questions, which will benefit many LinkedIn Members! Ask a question for our next DWCS Newsletter here, and please put 'Question' in the Subject line.

From Becky Wright - How can I get a list of my 1st-level Connections?

Ans. This is something every member should do on a regular basis - we suggest quarterly, or more often if you are building your network on a very active level. This download will give you much more than just your Connections. It includes ALL the data in your profile from the first day you joined LinkedIn! Here are the steps:

Tap Me on the right of the Navigation bar & choose Settings & Privacy
On the left, choose Data privacy
Choose the second option: Download my data
Tap the first circle for: Larger Data archive
Tap Request archive - you'll receive an email from LinkedIn in 24hrs
You may receive a 2nd email a day later depending on size of data
When you open the ZIP file, you can isolate/save your Connections as an Excel file (Note: email addresses are not included unless the member has granted permission.)

From Ayushi T - Please explain Basic versus Premium Membership

Ans. With a bit of patience, you can learn about Basic and the five levels above it, along with learning about Premium Company Pages and LinkedIn Learning at this link from the Help Center

My favorite Premium features: Unlimited searching, unlimited personalized invitations to connect, see Who Viewed Your profile in the past 365 days, InMail, AI-powered insights. Explore all options. You may also be offered a free trial month on any upgrade.

From Michelle Adler - Who do you think will benefit most from Sales Navigator?

Ans. Anyone in a sales position (a/k/a a 'hunter') who needs to do extensive searches for people or research companies. Someone like that will quickly hit the limit imposed on Basic Members, and then will need to wait until the first of the next month to ramp up their searches again. Be ready for the necessary learning curve. That said, I know many SN members who are quite happy with the options available.

Thank you all for these great questions! I look forward to addressing more in our next DWCS Newsletter.

SPECIAL REQUEST

I'm seeking opportunities to be a podcast guest in 2027! LinkedIn and networking go hand in hand. My expertise with both topics may be of interest to your audience - thank you for your help! Email Debbie

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Nov 08 Another Door Opens Advisory Committee Meeting
Nov 10 Common Ground Business Connections First meeting free!
Nov 11 Veterans Day: share these Military Veteran Discounts
Nov 13 World Kindness Day
Nov 17 Common Ground Business Connections meeting info & more
Nov 17 LinkedIn Presentation for NAPO (members only)
Nov 18 Join me for: Author Happy Hour! 4:30-6:30pm RSVP Free
Nov 19 Keiser University Advisory Board Meeting (private)
Nov 23 National Espresso Day
Nov 26 Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 27 Black Friday Shopping! :)
Nov 28 Another Door Opens Special Gala A Red Carpet Affair!
Nov 30 Cyber Monday - more shopping - more savings! :)
Dec 02 Palm Beach North Chamber Holiday Taste of the Season

TIP: Have DW Consulting Solutions on-site at YOUR next event or conference! Contact us for details about our on-site value-add for attendees.

WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE

In recognition of the service and sacrifice of our U.S. Veterans, DW Consulting Solutions offers a 10% discount on all LinkedIn Coaching Services for Veterans. Please contact us to learn how we may best serve you. LinkedIn is a powerful tool for job acquisition or transition - let us help you to learn best practices to use the site more effectively! We want to thank all Veterans, past and present, for all you do and continue to do for our country.