Last Sunday, in the middle of Labor Day weekend, I received a call around dinnertime on my business line. It is a holiday weekend and from time to time someone will want to set up a showing directly when the office is closed.
The message was from Aaron Eagle a reporter from a Hawaiian newspaper, Kauai World. He was working on an article about Labor Day and had read a post on Sally Cheeseman's blog. He noticed that I had left a comment regarding how customs are different in Hawaii from other parts of the US. He wanted to know how Minnesotan's celebrate Labor Day. The article, by Aaron Eagle, "A Hard Fought Day Off" was published on Labor Day, September 3, 2007.
Sadly, the Labor Day weekend is the end of summer and back to school. Minnesota is an agricultural state and the Minnesota State Fair, one of the biggest events of the summer, ends its 12 day run on Labor Day. Summer fun at the family cabins or vacations at resorts wind up on Labor day as all school aged kids need to be on the bus stop bright and early the next day. The University of Minnesota and all of its affiliated colleges and universities begin their first classes as well. Labor Day is the official end of summer.
Sally noted that in Hawaii, there are other celebrations and remembrances that are specifically celebrated in the island state. She outlined these some unique festivities in her post, Labor Day in Hawaii: Ethnicities and Festivities! These traditions are not widely known in other parts of the US. I have been educated reading Sally's blog with all of her wonderful localism posts. By commenting on Sally's Hawaiian blog, I, a Minnesota Realtor, was quoted in an article for another Hawaiian publication.
Go figure! You never know where your Active Rain blog will lead you!
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34 Comments on Keep blogging—You Never Know who is Reading (And where your Active Rain Participation Will Lead!
Lisa--What is interesting is they read the comments too!
Joslyn--Cory must love that!! Do you pass on the leads if they call?
Dan--MN is the land of fairs and carnivals...Every community has something from May through Oct. There is even a Winter Carnival in the dead of winter! North St. Paul has Fall Round Up Days and a parade that we still try to attend. The MN State Fair is the granddaddy of them all!!
Carole--I forgot to add the link until later...It was out on Labor Day so is posted now!
Michael--It will hopefully give Sally a lead or two...Doubt too many Hawaiian's want to move and enjoy Minnesota winters but you never know...:)
Sally--The leads just keep coming and coming! :)
Mana--It is amazing isn't it?
Cyndee--Every post and comment should be considered prior to putting it out for the world to see.
Chris--Did you get to see the article yet? Keep us updateded! :) Reporters research topics online as well....We are making it easy for them to locate an expert on local real estate!
Leah--It really does work! I have several good leads and clients since starting. And LOTS of wonderful netwroking contacts!
Diane--You are welcome! Blogging does bring business and make you a local expert. First time I was noticed for a comment though.
Lynda--I am certain it will bring you business as well! The friends and contacts are a great perk too!
Yolanda--I started doing mostly localism posts. Sally has written many great posts on Hawaii. It makes you a community expert and that is what many real estate buyers and sellers are looking for.
Rita--Now there's an idea for a great story--Fly me out. I'm can be packed in 15 minutes! :)
Jennifer--Keep it positive and honest in your posts and comments! The only way to write a business blog!
Paula--It is Sally's more than mine as I was just a little ole' commenter. But reminded me that the comments are being read as well as the posts!
Thesa--Thanks!! Glad to hear you are busy too! :)
Hey Teri, good for you and for Sally. I am totally on the same page, and know that others do read our posts. Now, when I get back in the game (in about four weeks or so) 'cause I'm busy relaxing in the mountains, I'll be back. I'll catch up..........
Stephanie--Thanks!! Many opportunites out here!
Steve--Sally is an awesome blogger. Really worth reading!
Teri--I was wondering where your icon has been :) Enjoy your vacation...Time off is very important to good business too!
Teri,
One more example of how small the world is getting, especially with networks like this......one world, a "Small World after all."
Teri,
This is also a good reminder for eple to think before they write, everything you write here will be used againt, or for, you in the real world. Great post!
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