How Can I Help You? This question is so effective because: It shows you care. It gives the person an opportunity to talk about themselves. It opens up opportunities. It’s easy for the person to reciprocate by asking the same question. It gets to the heart of networking. So, how can I help you?
Archives for January 2007
Reach Out To Stale Contacts And Generate Buzz
The second challenge in The 3-Week Buzz Marketing Challenge is to reach out to contacts that have gone stale; contacts that you haven’t touched base with in about 3 months. Many of us get loads of email, and it’s hard to stay in active contact with everyone. Ron points out very smartly that old email […]
The Secret to Networking Successfully
The secret to networking successfully is simple: Know what people have to offer And: Know what people need
Generate Buzz By Contacting Old Friends
The first task I’m undertaking in The 3-Week Buzz Marketing Challenge is to email an old friend or acquaintance. The goal is to share what’s new in your life, including positive things going on in your job (or your new business, etc.) You also want to ask questions – find out what’s new with the […]
How To Generate Buzz and Grow a Successful Business
What is buzz marketing? Buzz marketing is the ability to spread awareness for your product or service through word-of-mouth. The goal is to create enough positive buzz that it feeds back into business success. Sounds simple right? It is, and it isn’t. There are basic ways you and your employees can generate buzz. And there […]
Where’s The Wisdom In Crowds?
I’m not a big fan of crowds. Some might argue the wisdom of crowds, but they’re not for me. I prefer communities. As Much As I’m Interested in Naked Butts… Remember Pets.com and the Bubble Bursting? What About Obsessive Consumerism? Crowds are designed to be manipulated. Crowds are made up of followers. Crowds are too […]
Grow Big, Tall and Deep – The Carnival of Personal Development
Personal development means different things to different people. There are so many ways to grow. The Carnival of Personal Development at Balanced Life Center reminds us of that with a bevy of interesting posts on improving your lot in life. Here are some ideas, inspired in part by the Carnival of Personal Development Try shrinking. […]
Create Your Own Blog Network
Blog networks are popular. There’s a host of recognized ones including b5media, Know More Media and 9rules. Others like Home Turf Media are going live with different niches and twists on the blog network theme. I’m a big fan of the blog network because you’re pooling resources to help each individual blogger be more successful […]
Will Your Kids Be Bloggers?
It seems likely they will. Blogging is already darn close to being mainstream, and with the volume of social networks out there, including those geared to young people, it wouldn’t shock me if every kid on the planet had a blog someday. My son is no exception. He’s almost two and a half. At dinner […]
A Challenging Writing Contest From Robert Hruzek
Robert Hruzek has a great writing contest going on titled, Let’s Be Brief. The goal is to write an entire story in 6 words. That’s it. 6 words. I was very happy to see my own writing project was part of the inspiration for Robert to give it a go and flex his community-building muscles. […]