October 16, 2007 was a great day at the MLS Tech Fair, it was a SOLD out event that I feel gave Realtors alot of useful information.  Our Panel spoke about "How a Blog can Benefit You".  Sitting with me on the panel was Linda Davis, Dan Green and the so famous Rudy and Joe - the blog tour boys.  Our panel was suppose to run for an hour but the audience was so receptive, we ran into overtime and then some.  The audience really were into learning about blogging.   I actually over heard a few women in the hallway saying how overwhelmed and overloaded they felt with information and both women hoped that they remembered a quarter of what was said. 

(Dan Green, Joe Ferrara and Phil Thomas Di Giulio from WellcomeMat.com)

I have to say that this was my first time speaking in public to that large of a group.  My nerves were high prior to the panel sitting down but once we got started and I saw how receptive the audience was and I quickly relaxed and enjoyed the moment. 

If there are people from that event reading this blog, I invite you to comment your thoughts and feelings about the session:  What did you like?  What should we change?  Did you walk away with the urge to start your blog?  Have you started a blog of your own yet?   

I felt like our panel worked well together and gave alot of great information.  But, I would like to know what the audience took away from the session (and think of it this way, this is your first step to blogging). 

I want to thank MLSLI for inviting me and I look forward to reading your new blog (which I will add to my blog roll once you have it live).  I want to extend my thank you to Jenny Natale and Beth O'Connor as well as the rest of the crew who assisted us.  I was delighted to take part in such a great function that you planned.  Do you do Weddings? 

I would like to give a shout out to those who introduced themselves to me:

• Wilfred E. Joseph - Daniel Gale
• Mona Holzman - Century21, June Shapiro
• Robin Gordon - Coldwell Banker
• Ben Olivia - Keller Williams
• Scott Mitchell - Century21, Laffey
• Scott Forcino - ProRealEstateCity.com
• Swaranjit Singh - Goldwin Realty

And to those who I already knew, it was great to see you and talk to each of you:

• Paula Annaruma - PCA Realty
• Barbara Gunn - Prudential, Franklin Square
• Judy D. - Remax, Markowitz Group
• Lois Hanson - Coach

And last - To the panel, You guys ROCK!  It was such a pleasure to meet you Dan - Dan, I will think of you when I am cooking up my chili and the next time you are in NY, let me know!  I did not see you before I left and I did not get to thank you in person.  Sorry! 

Linda, I think you and I could have talked for hours.  Keep in touch, now that I know you work within the same area as FOXWOODS, you might have an overnight guest.  Frequently!  (Ok, I kid!)

I hope you both made it home safe!

To my best blogger buddies, what can I say?  It is always a pleasure, I learn something new every time we meet.  I wish you nothing but the best - always.  I appreciate your coat tails and wings that you have provided me.  Thank you is not enough!