networking: Apples vs Oranges - 01/29/07 03:45 PM
People often inquire with me whether or not I have the ability to do X or Y. Sometimes I tell them I don’t do either, and that my specific specialty is Z. They look at me perplexed and usually say “But isn’t Y almost the same as Z?” and my … (1 comments)
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networking: Networking Online - 01/18/07 05:09 PM
One of the objections I often hear from people is “I don’t have time to network online!" Do you have time to…
Professionally NetworkFind a new friendShare your ideasBuild your businessMarket yourselfDe-stress? What about…
Elevate yourself as an industry expertEstablish connections in other industriesIncrease the efficiency of your networkingOffer introductions … (16 comments)
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networking: Personal Technical Support – Your online network. - 01/17/07 01:38 AM
A lot of people ask me how to go about establishing an online network. Whether they need it for a new job or to help establish business prospects, realizing the value of your social interactions is essential. Through networking, you can discover that brief contact with an informative and friendly … (2 comments)
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networking: Community Etiquette- From Good to Bad - 01/15/07 10:50 AM
I almost have to laugh, because I had written this article last week while traveling and today it seems more appropriate then ever. When confronted by the numerous times I've encountered various mindsets of individuals on multiple boards, forums, wikis, communities, and blogs - how does one go about networking on … (56 comments)
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networking: Learning to use Flaws as Merits. - 01/03/07 10:15 PM
One of the things I often get credit for is relying on my one true addiction- coffee.I can thank the universe that I have such an addiction. It gives me the perfect invitation to sit down with a new soul and learn about what they do.I do not need to know … (3 comments)
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networking: Branding through your network - 12/21/06 09:51 PM
Some people think that networking is handing out business cards. Congrats, they have one step of the business branding idea down.
Real networking is about building your brand with individuals you meet. Like any marketing or branding experience, it takes multiple exposures to your message to create a “memorable” experience. … (23 comments)
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networking: Blogging, a Red Balloon - 12/16/06 09:17 PM
In my last article The Red Balloon, I talked about how certain very basic aspects of social relationships open the door to introduce yourself and establish a relationship with someone you have't met.
To relate this idea to blogging, I'll detail one of the most common questions I get from business owners … (1 comments)
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networking: The Red Balloon - 12/16/06 08:35 PM
Usually I learn the best lessons of my life from the perspective of a child. Kids are wonderfully aware of the world in the most direct kind of way, yet the lessons they learn are the same ones that so many of us miss. Tonight I was watching my son play … (1 comments)
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networking: The Blog Manifesto - 12/13/06 08:58 PM
Several years ago I had come to the conclusion that being professional meant blogging was not just about business, it was about writing , expression, and a list of different ideas. I didn't want to fall prey to the corporate money-hungry attitude that was seemingly invading every other avenue of … (2 comments)
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networking: The Winnebago of the Blogging World? - 12/08/06 06:10 PM
One of the common questions I get about what I do is how is a community blog different that a regular blog?
The answer is simple. I help people enjoy Winnebagos.
Single user blogs are sleak, easy to maneuver rides. Single user blogs are just like motorcycles. You can sometimes squeeze on … (3 comments)
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networking: Seattle area? Come join me for an evening of Blogging 101 and discussion. - 11/22/06 01:40 AM
One of my friends founded a business networking group called Biznik.
If you are in the Greater Seattle area. I am holding a meeting on Thursday, November 30th from 5 PM to 8 PM @
Third Place Books- Lake Forest Park Towne CentreAddress: 17171 Bothell Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
This … (1 comments)
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networking: Online Communities- What are they? Why are they? - 11/20/06 05:46 PM
*Disclaimer- Blogging Systems is in the business of building online community sites utilizing blogging and social networking software.
Wikipedia defines an online or virtual community as- A virtual community or online community is a group of people that primarily or initially communicates or interacts via the Internet. The dawn … (7 comments)
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networking: I survived NAR - 11/14/06 03:40 PM
BloggingSystems was at NAR over the weekend and I had to sorely relax my blogging duties on all aspects to get everything ready for the weekend. It was an amazingly good conference for us. My friends Richard Nacht and Paul Chaney (our CEO and VP of Marketing) had a great release … (3 comments)
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networking: Laugh of the Day - 11/06/06 10:47 PM
This has nothing to do with real estate or blogging.... or does it?
This post is about The Show - with ZeFrank
The above link takes you to a zany guy who does a daily video blog covering all sorts of topics. It can be funny and sometimes pushes the envelope with odd … (3 comments)
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networking: Just Ask Barry- How do I expand my network? - 11/06/06 10:24 PM
One question I keep receiving over and over again from real estate professionals is “what online services can help me expand my network?” One of my favourite face to face networking sites is www.Meetup.com. It maintains a very active list of over two million people that are categorized into various groups … (3 comments)
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