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PAY IT FORWARD - BY ACCIDENT

By Evelyn Kennedy

Real Estate Agent with Alain Pinel Realtors CalBRE#00979900

March 18, 2011 08:10 AM

PAY IT FORWARD - BY ACCIDENT

PAY IT FORWARD - BY ACCIDENT. I really enjoy reading the Pay It Forward blogs and hope at some time in the future I will be able to PAY IT FORWARD. Turns out I may have participate in it without realizing it.

Here's what happened. If you read my first blog (and who didn't? Actually, very few read it. After all it was my first. What did I expect?) Where was I? Oh right, if you read my first blog you may have noticed that my comments indicated that I was unable to embed my video. Actually, I didn't even know that I was trying to "embed" my video. I just wanted that screen with the arrow on it to come up. I re-read my notes from Steven Graham's class on videos, but my notes were sketchy. Next I enlisted the help of a friend. We were able to insert the URL for my videos but not the video itself.

Karen Kruschka Virginia Realtor

In the meantime, I decided to participate in the Press Release Challenge. I interviewed Karen Kruschka about the volunteer work she does reading to hearing impaired kids in Virginia. She was a pleasure to interview. As we talked, I told her the problem I had with my video. She in turned offered her husband, Art, to help me embed my video.

Art Kruschka Virginia Realtor

Art got on the phone with me and patiently explained how I could embed my video. He kindly went over my YouTube site with me taking me through the different screens until I found the right one that showed where I could pick up the "embed" code. It was a lenghtier process than Art thought it would be. I was finally able to embed three videos into my first blog with Art's help. Success for me and a chance for him to enjoy the rest of his day in peace.

Fast forward to yesterday when I took another ActiveRain University class from Steven Graham. After class, I emailed Steven asking for his notes for the class. In my email, I mentioned that I had finally learned to embed my videos and that Art Kruschka was the person who helped me. Well, Steven must have realized the pain and suffering Art went through, so he decided to reward him with 2000 points. WOW. I am so happy and gratified that Steven listen to me and for Art who truly deserved the reward.

I love ActiveRain for all the helpful and patient people who are willing to help a newbie like me. Art did PAY IT FORWARD.

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Kathy Toth

Ann Arbor Market Center Keller Williams - Ann Arbor, MI

Ann Arbor Real Estate Experts - Kathy Toth Team

Evelyn, Karen and Art are super and I will re blog this! Great sharing!

Mar 18, 2011 08:12 AM

Evelyn Kennedy

Alain Pinel Realtors - Alameda, CA

Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA

Kathy:

Thanks for your comment. So many people have told me that the Kruschkas are great people. Nice to hear

Mar 18, 2011 08:28 AM

Sandy Acevedo

951-290-8588 - Chino Hills, CA

RE/MAX Masters, Inland Empire Homes for Sale

I, too, was at Steven's class yesterday and I am duly impressed that you are already embedding video. Since I hadn't read your first blog, I decided that I would and I did. I can already see the increased confidence, since the first blog. Congrats!

I am only a week here, so I plan to take the classes again next week and take the plunge on my first blog. Wish me luck!

Mar 18, 2011 08:38 AM

Sandi:

Wonderful that you are one week in to being an ActiveRainer. When I first started in January this year, everything overwhelmed me. The more I try blogging, embedding videos, loading pictures and links the more confident I feel. I still have lots to learn. That why I love the University. I have taken each class at least once and some of three times. Each time I sit in on a class I learn something new.

Good luck to you. I know you will do well. And be sure to have fun. Best Regards.

Mar 18, 2011 10:32 AM

Steven Graham

epropertysites - Mountlake Terrace, WA

Coach, ePs, Director of Training

So I get this Google alert today. I think nothing of it because so many people from surgeons, actors, musicians, and soccer players have the same name as me. What do I see when I take a look? just one of my star pupils singing praises for all the help she got from our awesome members. It warms my heart and tells me I'm doing something right, and you know what? It feels good. Evelyn keep it up and you will be an all-star here in no time. The same goes for you Sandi, and i look forward to seeing both of you ladies in my classes again real soon.

Mar 18, 2011 12:12 PM

Steven:

WOW! I am so honored. You are truly kind to newbies. You bet your bottom dollar I will be taking more of your classes. You will soon be tired of me. Sandi sounds like she'll do well. Hope so. Thanks for the wonderful comment. Have a great weekend.

Mar 18, 2011 12:36 PM

Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind

KGC Properties LLC, Tucson Property Management & Real Estate - Tucson, AZ

Broker/Owner

GOOD MORNING EVELYN! I read your first- and I agree with what Sandi wrote - I can see the increasing confidence with your blog! Very nice press release and though I've been around here a couple years now, I could benefit from these classes! Thanks for sharing - oh and - pay it forward posts are heart warming - I would imagine you've done something somewhere that qualifies in more ways than one!

Mar 20, 2011 12:25 AM

Gabriella:

Thanks so much for your kind comments. I appreciate it. I am still trying to think of something to Pay it Forward.

Mar 20, 2011 05:21 AM

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400

The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY

Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

First finding you now Evelyn, but wasn't that nice of you to mention another member's help you received in your note to Steven and also for Steven noticing you back here ~ and also another pay if forward by accident because you reminded us to check out his class today!

Mar 23, 2011 05:00 AM

Larry and Sheila:

Thanks so much for your kind comments. I appreciate it. I am taking that class today for the third time. I know I will pick up something I had forgotten about. Have a great day and again thanks. I always enjoy reading your blogs. Take care

Mar 23, 2011 05:21 AM

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