The Power of Active Rain, Localism, what are you waiting for?

What ever do you mean Juli?  It's supposed to be between 70 - 78 & chance of thunderstorms for the next 7 days.  That's perfect weather in WI.  LOL!  No tornados at least (so far).  So, what exactly do you get when you go to a "Dude" ranch?  ;-)

OOooohhh, Anna!  That is a great way to look at those folks!  Always such a positive attitude you have.  You know, you could refer that work to another stager that you know in the Dallas area!  If you don't know one, call me I do.  ;-)

Well hello Craig!  I am just finding out what that power actually is all about!  Now how could I possibly leave the great master of marketing out of a post like this (even if it is only "other than" Amy Hahn)?  After all, she did inspire this post with that call she got at the airport with the,.... on.  (Oops!  I can't tell about that yet can we!  Shhhhh!)  

Ellen, I learned a lot from Amy this past week on Localism posts.  March right in with your camera and a note pad and get to meet the local business owners.  The first few are the toughest!  After that smooth,......!

Ahh,,,... Amy Hahn has arrived!  Oh great master of Localism,... (gotta love that)!  So glad you could stop by to my post.  You were an inspiration this past week with how you go into the businesses and meet the locals, take lots of photo's and have so much love and respect for your town.  I am so very proud to have you as my friend! 

I'll be watching for that post Amy.  And don't forget,... one little plane ticket, small fee, room and board, a few beers and I am all over that listing!  ;-).

Dorie, I have only been in the rain less than a year and I am getting these calls (closer and closer together), With the amount of dedication you've put into this, I can only imagine what you are getting!  The only problem I have is that I wasn't expecting it, so I don't keep the information on me in regards to each business.  I do now!  One little notebook.

You nailed it, free effective marketing Tim!  And it's a win, win, win!  Our local businesses get exposure, we get exposure and of course Active Rain gets a little something out of it as well.  I am lovin' it!

Oh thank you Joni!  It is beginning to amaze the you know what out of me.  I run into people I know and they tell me they found me here and there on the Internet!  Too Cool!

You know Allison, it's only hard when I let my busy~ness, lead to lazy~ness.  Not to be mean to myself, but when I get really busy it's easy to get lazy about marketing because we are getting leads.  But that is exactly when we HAVE to keep it up or the lead generating slows or stops all together!  Once the snowball gets rolling we have to keep it building.  So,... 4:30 a.m. I am back at it!

Of course you did Kristine!  It's that mental telepathy thing we have going on.  ;-)  I am loving localism!  Hey, your big day is coming up quickly isn't it?  Sorry I've been out of the Rain so much lately.  I'll bop over shortly!  Big hugs doll, and thanks for the suggest!

Awe,... did you miss me Michael?  ;-).  Yes, I am afraid I was so taken away by the Crystal Coast, NC and all the amazing Active Rainers there that I fell right off the Active Rain Earth!  But, I'm back working hard, blogging hard, and hitting the "Take it off" hard!  Only 4 1/2 months till October you know.  I still have just over 1/2 my goal to loose.  Now go have fun with those grand children!

Thank you Maureen.  I am amazed how well they show up on Google.  It has been great exposure.