I have been getting a lot of inquiries for various training. It's my passion...I love what I do and feel very fortunate to do it.
Recently I gotten a few e-mails about WEB 2.0 although I am not an expert...
I have come to realize.
Social Networking is very similar to the game monopoly...the difference..we grow communities rather than deal real estate.
But the more people in your communities the more real estate you might sell.
Imagine this...every network that you join...is your own monopoly..by your name...your profile...your blogposts and your comments.
We are all born with a name..but how we choose to represent ourselves is a perception people will get.
The info that we place in our profiles..is our first impression. Spruce them up..make them attractive.. Think about it...if you are appealing..there is that chance that a community member might join you! If you can't or won't post...at least look good!
Your blogposts...if you are interesting...if someone find commonalities with you..a great way to grow your community. Think about how many posts are placed on the net every minute. You will appeal to some and never all!
Those people you connect with...treasure them...invite them in...make the brief encounter impacting..kinda like face to face and to think we only have 7 seconds to make that first impression.
Your comments are your biggest Get Out of Jail Card! Comments keep you working...and building..building your communities.
Comments can be leave a tremendous impact on the blog author..even a simple thank you can make the difference in someone else's day.
A great debate, a little socializing can help you grow your community and you may add another subscriber today!
When it comes to Internet marketing..create your own monopoly..grow your own communities...its just like making a difference..you can do it!...
Grow your community, one person at a time!
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Midori,
Great concept ... love the way you tied it all together. The Monopoly theme is a great way to visualize blogging. And I LOVE the gummy bears! too cute! Are you a trainer for your office or for all of C21? How do you get to do that .. I love teaching, facilitating, training... I've done it in the past, but remember I'm new to C21.
Midori - sometimes we are so socially networked that we just need to take a break, let the band play on and sit one out. i keep having clients interrupt my networking. how is one to have time to sit and blog and twitter and comment when people continue to demand to see homes?
i am glad the weather is turning warmer. i need studio time and i need it now.
Kathryn...I'll answer for you in a way meant to be helpful...
Any term you encounter on the internet can be searched on Google. Just type it in and you should get pertinent results. Anything, and I mean anything, I find that interests me, I Google. And that of course leads to more interesting things, and hours of time spent reading about things I never imagined to exist...;)
Hi Midori..........great post, and might I say, right on!! I ended up being on that same program last night but only caught a few seconds of your interview! Sounded good though........I think I was the last one, and they ran out of time! ;-) I got to say some things though ;-)
Hi Midori - spot on with this post!! Our online presence can make or break our perception in the public's eye, and that should be very precious to each of us.
Ann
Real estate (and business in general) has always been about networking. Whether you do it online or in real life, it's always been about who you know vs. what you know.
(Of course, if you don't know anything then you might not know anybody so there has always been somewhat of a correlation.)
Regardless, whether you do it online or in real life, social networking should be a very important part of your business.
Real estate sales are certainly based on networking and contacts.
Thank you,
do you think online social networking will replace in-person social networking? Has face-to-face become obsolete? I hope not!
Michael Zinsmeister
www.MyMarketPostings.com
MarketPostings@gmail.com
321-917-6896Kirk-Thank you....Mark...thank you..Marti-ahhh...Happy Easter and I can't say enough good things about the group...I learn so much from you! :) xoxoxoxo....Katerina-I think you are such a fabulous trainer and coach...one of these days...I'll be calling...and probably soon! Bill-you are the one who gets me to go places that no MAN has ever been able to do! :) You always give good sound advice...and yes you are THE social butterfly! Jan-I train for our 3 offices...and love it...I had done consulting work before in South Florida and I was a trainer before...don't let that confuse with with educator..to me its very different...I'll be calling you very soon.
First of all...Happy Easter Midori!
Social networking is huge. I didn't realize until I started joining some. ActiveRain is indeed tops on the list for me. The commenting and socializing between professionals is a wonderful way to not only market...but make friends too.
We are building communities and relationships both right here in Active Rain and in our live get-togethers. I would have never met some of the people across the country without meeting them on Active Rain. This is such an great opportunity to meet others and share ideas and friendships.
Midori, I loved the post. Yes, Social Networking is one facet of our future. I really liked your "Get out of Jail" analogy. AJ
Midori,
Great analogy, and unlike gaming, Blogging isn't child's play, but you can feel a childlike rush of excitement and giddiness when you hit the keyboard and your fingers start flying.
Hey, Midori. Love your Post and am using the "get out jail card" love it, love it, love it..... great reminder
Another great post and thank you for the article.
I really enjoyed reading this post. Social networking really is like Monopoly, but I am still new to it, so it is taking me a little longer to learn all the rules and prizes.
It may have been mentioned here, Midori, but Ning is something new that allows you to actually create multiple social networks of your own choosing. When to find the time, though?