We certainly have had quite a year or two. Political turnover, financial firms collapsing, and one of the worst economic downturns in history...and those are just the highlights.
However, every downturn produces opportunities for personal and professional renewal. I have an opportunity for any company or individual to benefit from the timely launch of our social media/web crawler technology and interactive platforms with EyeExposure...the world's first turnkey, rifle-approach, web marketing firm that is affordable and effective in ways no other firm can claim. Learn more @ www.EyeExposure.com .
We all know more than a few people in need of a boost for their business and/or a career renewal...feel free to forward anyone in your network to me and let me see what I can do for them, as we seek to fill our network of marketers all across North America.
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Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Just launched today...
Here's another tool in the relationship-building, contact nurturing, and nano-networking arsenal:
www.talkfusion.com/1609602
No more clutter...just the personalized video message you want to deliver and that your contact, customer, client, funding source, or even family member prefers over text email or voice mail messages.
See what you think and I appreciate any feedback at ginnyandbrad@msn.com
Have a great Father's Day weekend,
Brad
www.talkfusion.com/1609602
No more clutter...just the personalized video message you want to deliver and that your contact, customer, client, funding source, or even family member prefers over text email or voice mail messages.
See what you think and I appreciate any feedback at ginnyandbrad@msn.com
Have a great Father's Day weekend,
Brad
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Should you be all a-Twitter?
Maybe so. Beyond those with celebrity followings and/or narcissistic tendencies, there are plenty of applications and motivations to join the world of Twitter and keep other like-minds informed.
Here are a few general categories of value-added, real-world applications:
* Worthwhile causes should tweet their best, daily to weekly, success stories to the benefit of staff members' morale, confidence of financial contributors, and an overall boost in positive publicity, mission credibility, and pride in what is accomplished everyday
* Small-businesses can differentiate themselves with timely tweets to drive clients and customers to win-win deals during certain day-parts or seasons in need of a revenue boost
* Houses of Faith could re-connect and tweet their congregations - with celebrations, opportunities of service, mission trip reports, and even bereavements - as never before.
* Politico's and other public servants can tweet their worth to supporters, voters, taxpayers, and competitors alike...creating a record of, hopefully, routine accomplishments
* Networks of professionals could collaborate to tweet mutual opportunities for community and business growth and prosperity
* Any successful and beneficial mission can tweet their way to greater top-of-mind awareness, support, and competitive advantage with a following that appreciates their contributions to our community
We can all think of organizations, groups, and businesses that can greatly benefit from any given following of fans.
The key to really tweet success is cross-promoting a variety of what works best in a healthy community of diverse interests, personalities, and culture.
Now, go get all a-Twitter.
Here are a few general categories of value-added, real-world applications:
* Worthwhile causes should tweet their best, daily to weekly, success stories to the benefit of staff members' morale, confidence of financial contributors, and an overall boost in positive publicity, mission credibility, and pride in what is accomplished everyday
* Small-businesses can differentiate themselves with timely tweets to drive clients and customers to win-win deals during certain day-parts or seasons in need of a revenue boost
* Houses of Faith could re-connect and tweet their congregations - with celebrations, opportunities of service, mission trip reports, and even bereavements - as never before.
* Politico's and other public servants can tweet their worth to supporters, voters, taxpayers, and competitors alike...creating a record of, hopefully, routine accomplishments
* Networks of professionals could collaborate to tweet mutual opportunities for community and business growth and prosperity
* Any successful and beneficial mission can tweet their way to greater top-of-mind awareness, support, and competitive advantage with a following that appreciates their contributions to our community
We can all think of organizations, groups, and businesses that can greatly benefit from any given following of fans.
The key to really tweet success is cross-promoting a variety of what works best in a healthy community of diverse interests, personalities, and culture.
Now, go get all a-Twitter.
What the devil is NanoNetworking?
NanoNetworking is very simple. First, you must consider the scale and scope of your relationships. We all know people and those people know more people and so on. Now, think about what you need to achieve your goals, expand a bigger mission than just you, take on new opportunities, etc. How do those achievements to come and those who can help you come together? The answer is you.
No matter if you are a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, a high-powered CEO or a non-profit Executive Director, a youth director or a church elder...you have circles of influence that can easily be explored one conversation at a time. You just have to start with those closest to you, offer a specific goal to achieve, and be open to where and to whom each conversation may take you.
Most of us tend to stick with what and who we know, stay in our respective comfort zones, and avoid the Big Ask like the swine flu. My advise is to push those boundaries, while appreciating and honoring the relationships that you have today. The Big Ask is nothing more than a face-to-face conversation with each of those you admire, trust, and would help, if asked yourself. After 20 years of so of Big Ask's, here are just three case studies of mine that you may find interesting:
* In the mid-1990's, a fellow marketer/friend of mine called up with a Big Ask to meet with a guy about a product he created. I agreed, but did not look forward to the meeting. In our business, 99% of product ideas never make it to market. This one did. We sold over $100 million in product in just a few years. Answering my friends call, respecting the relationship, and seeing the opportunity through all of its usual up's and down's paid off quite well.
* A few years ago, I decided to stop at a golf-related business I had passed over and over again traveling along the interstate. I bought a few things, met some nice people, and eventually met the owner. I invited him to play golf, visit with us in E. TN, and get to know one another better. From stranger to friend to business associate in no time flat! My Big Ask was simply to get to know one another and our businesses better. Business deals came and went and we are still friends and exploring other opportunities to come.
* Recently mentoring the #1 worldwide, non-profit brand, I advised this group of leaders to stop thinking about "who we know" in global terms and start thinking about the same in very specific terms. Three leaders answered my Big Ask with their take on this mission's ties to another well-known, service organization, to companies in need of federally mandated training they offer, and to initial effortsin the philanthropic and fundraising communities. Each example of circles of influence led the expansion of conversation and thought that eventually defined a NanoNetwork road-map for each to pursue and greatly benefit their part of that mission. Still to come... we must drill-down with each of the three team leaders to see that each road-map is maximized and allowed to twist and turn as needed.
Thinking "outside of the box" is as cliche' as phrases can be. However, there is wisdom in getting outside any given boundaries and keeping one eyes and ears open for known and unknown opportunities. It just takes a spark of thought sometimes to get there.
No matter if you are a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, a high-powered CEO or a non-profit Executive Director, a youth director or a church elder...you have circles of influence that can easily be explored one conversation at a time. You just have to start with those closest to you, offer a specific goal to achieve, and be open to where and to whom each conversation may take you.
Most of us tend to stick with what and who we know, stay in our respective comfort zones, and avoid the Big Ask like the swine flu. My advise is to push those boundaries, while appreciating and honoring the relationships that you have today. The Big Ask is nothing more than a face-to-face conversation with each of those you admire, trust, and would help, if asked yourself. After 20 years of so of Big Ask's, here are just three case studies of mine that you may find interesting:
* In the mid-1990's, a fellow marketer/friend of mine called up with a Big Ask to meet with a guy about a product he created. I agreed, but did not look forward to the meeting. In our business, 99% of product ideas never make it to market. This one did. We sold over $100 million in product in just a few years. Answering my friends call, respecting the relationship, and seeing the opportunity through all of its usual up's and down's paid off quite well.
* A few years ago, I decided to stop at a golf-related business I had passed over and over again traveling along the interstate. I bought a few things, met some nice people, and eventually met the owner. I invited him to play golf, visit with us in E. TN, and get to know one another better. From stranger to friend to business associate in no time flat! My Big Ask was simply to get to know one another and our businesses better. Business deals came and went and we are still friends and exploring other opportunities to come.
* Recently mentoring the #1 worldwide, non-profit brand, I advised this group of leaders to stop thinking about "who we know" in global terms and start thinking about the same in very specific terms. Three leaders answered my Big Ask with their take on this mission's ties to another well-known, service organization, to companies in need of federally mandated training they offer, and to initial effortsin the philanthropic and fundraising communities. Each example of circles of influence led the expansion of conversation and thought that eventually defined a NanoNetwork road-map for each to pursue and greatly benefit their part of that mission. Still to come... we must drill-down with each of the three team leaders to see that each road-map is maximized and allowed to twist and turn as needed.
Thinking "outside of the box" is as cliche' as phrases can be. However, there is wisdom in getting outside any given boundaries and keeping one eyes and ears open for known and unknown opportunities. It just takes a spark of thought sometimes to get there.
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