# LinkedIn Lets Members Pay Each Other for First Time

> LinkedIn introduces tools for solopreneurs to pay peers directly.
- Title: LinkedIn Lets Members Pay Each Other for First Time · Inc
- Summary: LinkedIn introduces tools for solopreneurs to pay peers directly. LinkedIn enables members to pay each other for the first time using three new tools…
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- Source: Inc — https://inc.com/aman-kidwai/linkedin-is-letting-members-pay-each-other-for-the-first-time-these-3-tools-are-built-for-solopreneurs/91420650
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- Topics: linkedin, solopreneurs, paid coaching, audience dashboard, marketplace, linkedin product
## LinkedIn launches new payment features
LinkedIn enables members to pay other members for the first time through three tools designed for solopreneurs.

> It’s the first time that members can pay other members on LinkedIn
## New tools for solopreneurs
The tools include scheduling paid coaching sessions, an audience dashboard, and a marketplace to connect creators with brands.
## Product manager explains features
Dana Tom, director of product management at LinkedIn, stated the dashboard helps see audience growth, post performance, and audience analytics.

> The purpose of the dashboard is to see your audience growth, the performance of your posts, [and] go deeper into audience analytics
## Features aim to generate revenue
The new offerings help users manage content performance and bring forward opportunities to make money based on their content.

> These new offerings help you manage your content performance, and bring forward all of the different opportunities to make money
## Event in New York City
LinkedIn hosted dozens of social media stars at its offices in the Empire State Building to unveil the new features.
## Prominent creators attended
Attendees included Simi Shah, Jack Appelby, Maitri Mangal, Allison Chen, Hannah Williams, Brandon Smithwrick, and the CMO of e.l.f. Beauty Oshiya Savur.
## Panel discussion on journey
Candace Marie Stewart, who worked for major fashion brands before starting her own business, discussed her journey on a panel with Savur.
## What happens next
LinkedIn’s new tools will help solopreneurs generate revenue and reach potential clients through direct payments and partnerships.
## Key takeaway

LinkedIn enables members to pay each other for the first time using three new tools designed for solopreneurs.