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YouTube Thursdays 8/30/23 Challenge - And the winner is....

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Industry Observer with Nature As Neighbors

YouTube ThursdaysToday, YouTube Thursdays challenge to appear on-camera ends. If you missed out on the contest, stay tuned. You can count on more surprise challenges in the future with more little rewards to bribe encourage you.

And the winner is...the real Debbie Reynolds. You just have to love Debbie’s panache and creativity. Plus her warning to all of us - “Look out YouTube Thursdays, you’re going to be seeing a lot more of me!”  Debbie is still a newbie, but definitely a newbie Rockstar in Active Rain.




If you read Debbie’s blogs, including a recent post - “ I’m going to Rain camp, what do I want in my lunchbox?” - you’ll discover her fun side and sense of humor. She promises to bring that fun to her video. Isn’t that just perfect? 

Speaking of Rockstars, Runner-up extraordinare is Jerry Newman. I appreciate his bravery as he eagerly took me up on my YouTube Thursdays challenge of an on-camera appearance. After all, I gave him permission to be himself and forget about trying to be perfect. Who wants perfect anyway?  Not me.



Jerry has committed to producing regular videos thanks to Anna Banana’s Going for the Gold contest. I’m proud of him. Sometimes, half the battle in reaching a goal, is actually doing something and practicing, not waiting for perfection before we start. He is being himself and authenticity is key - it will get easier and easier.

Instead of giving one Starbucks gift-card away. Debbie and Jerry have each earned a $20 Starbucks gift-card, plus a few other local Northwest treats as they were my ONLY entries. Good for them. Good things come to those who try.  Thank you Debbie and Jerry for accepting my challenge - you are perfectly wonderful.

Now, I'm off to Rain Camp!

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Debb Janes  Bernie Stea
Brokers/REALTORS®
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Comments(11)

Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Yeah Debb, I can't believe I won and Jerry too. You can tell it was just an ordinary day, no hairdo or movie make-up. What you see is what you get. It was fun and it conveyed a message at the same time. You Rock, Debb.

Aug 30, 2012 01:49 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Debb,

How did I miss this challenge!! Great video's!! Enjoyed both of them!!

Aug 30, 2012 01:51 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Debb, I congratulate Debbie and Jerry both - for having the courage to go on camera and for GETTING IT DONE! And to you for this challenge. I used to do FlipCam videos; have gotten out of the habit; need to get back to it.

Challenge us again, will you please?

Aug 30, 2012 01:54 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Debbie, Congrats, I liked that you and Jerry are both being yourselves - so darned important. Disingenuous doesn't cut it...and remember, NOBODY is perfect. Nobody. 

Dorie, stay tuned...more little challenges in the days ahead. 

Hi Lottie, I promise, more little challenges are in the works. Maybe even bigger prizes. :) 

Aug 30, 2012 01:58 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

How cool!  I like the real Debbie Reynolds and her video.  She rocks, you rock, it's just a rocin' place!

Aug 30, 2012 03:10 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Congrats Debbie!!!  Debb, I am so sorry I missed this I had full intentions of doing one.  I promise if you have another one I will get it done. I even practiced....then got busy with clients.

Aug 30, 2012 05:26 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Roger - yep Debbie's a fun one - the Real Debbie Reynolds don't ya know. ;)

Hi Q-man. No worries, getting busy with clients is always our #1 priority. Next time.

 

Aug 30, 2012 06:31 AM
Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA
Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties - Clarksburg, MD
301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA

Somehow I missed this contest. . did it get featured in the contests tab? 

Aug 30, 2012 06:31 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Bummer Fernando - so sorry to hear that - :( No it was an unoffical conest, but Kerrie okayed it. I'm providing the prizes - such that they are...lol.

Aug 30, 2012 06:37 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

WOW! Debb. Thanks for the Challenge. I had no idea I had could win, since it was strictly on the spur of the moment. I even convince my fellow associate Carl to join me in this one. I am planning on doing more to reach my goals for Anna's Contest, "Going for the Gold".

Aug 30, 2012 07:37 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Jerry, you are so welcome. Thanks for braving the camera - it aint' easy. You will get more and more relaxed and learn from doing - that's what I did. But, I must admit (shameless plug here) Craig Daniels really helped me with some really important technical and organizational stuff that I'd missed. I am creative, but my files were eating up my computer. Without him, I'd be in a heap of hurt. :) I'll get your prizes out this week. And thanks again for participating.

Aug 30, 2012 08:39 AM