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Notes:
#1: Must Have A Purpose.
#2: Managing Your Profile/Pages.
#3: Engage Your Community. Keep it interactive!
#4: Don’t Share Anything You Wouldn’t Share With A Stranger.
#5: Create A Social Media Policy For Your Company

+ #1 Mistake to avoid: Don’t be out there aimlessly!

A little bit more about Shama and make sure to check her out at Shama.TV… Read More »

You have heard the saying “bigger is better” but when it comes to an online network, there are definitely multiple sides to the size coin.

First off, what the heck do I mean by an online network? I mean: Facebook friends/fans, Twitter followers or any other forms of community (LinkedIn, Flikr, etc.) and to some extent  Newsletter/E-Blast subscribers, blog subscribers (some of those can be more one way)

Some people argue it is better to have a smaller, more intimate network as opposed to a bunch of random people. I agree with this 50%. I definitely agree that random, uninterested people may not be of value to your network; however, if you have an engaged community…why not grow it?

Having … Read More »

Are you a jackass or trusted advisor? Slick sketchster or amazing resource? “Reputation” is an extremely important word (READ: EXTREMELY) in business and combines the powers of public relations, marketing, advertising, customer service and more. Why? Because people buy from people they know and trust. This “knowing” and “trusting” is based on reputation.

For example, think of your best friend. What words would you to describe him or her? Are they caring, giving, helpful, loving? Do they follow up on their word or constantly cancel (I just had to cancel on someone today on a conference call..grrr I hate doing that)? When you are with this person do you feel safe, happy, excited?

The same thing applies to your business … Read More »

What side of the brain do you fall on? Are you super creative or more analytical? Some argue that it is difficult to build a business if you are the artist type: Writers, musicians, creative thinkers, artists.

For this episode of The Rise To The Top, we found some great creative geniuses to tell their story and tips to hopefully inspire you to tap into your creativity and passions.

Will you be the next success story? We can’t wait to find out.

Know someone that might enjoy the show? We appreciate you passing it to others who will find it useful as well.… Read More »

I threw this question out on Facebook: Joe Edwards (The founder of Blueberry Hill/Flamingo Bowl and one of St. Louis’ most vibrant neighborhoods “The Loop”) is a hugely successful entrepreneur, but guess what two things he has never used which most of us use every day?

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Pause (spoiler alert) you probably know the answer if you read the title of the article)

The Answer: A cell phone and the internet.

Congrats to Facebook users Todd Alan and Steve Lange who got the question correct.

And we are not talking about a guy who is mildly successful. We are talking uber-successful. He doesn’t own a computer, has never been online (even though he has plans to do so..which is … Read More »

Content providers, entrepreneurs, personalities, Internet celebrities, creative geniuses, adored by everyone who meets them…yet still have that sexy appeal as being a little under the mainstream radar. The bottom line is this list encompasses people that will help you build your business and change the world…and you won’t catch a single one of them wearing pleated pants.

If you haven’t heard about, read about or kept tabs on the following folks, I’d highly recommend. For your business, for you and for America (how is that for a presidential speech..just kidding about America. This list is International).

In alphabetical order:

1. Chris Brogan: A New York Times Best Selling Author (Trust Agents) and refreshingly honest blogger on humanizing … Read More »

Shhhh….advanced review of Gary Vaynerchuk’s Crush It! coming out in October.

Gary is also an upcoming guest on The Rise To The Top this season and epitomizes turning your passions into businesses.

Click below if you want to nab your copy.

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Keynote at eWomenNetwork where I had the privilege of being the first male speaker in the chapter history. I hope you find all of the FREE resources mentioned useful for building buzz for your business.

A couple that are mentioned:

Help A Reporter

Media On Twitter

Twitter Search

Blog Search… Read More »