I had an ephiphany today. If your a novice blogger here on Active Rain, getting featured can really give you the opportunity to build some incredible relationships much faster than any other way. So if you get the opportunity...run with it.
I got a flattering phone call today from Bob Stewart, who complimented me on finally finding my groove. So I wanted to thank Bob personally for reaching out to me. Well Bob as I said on the phone, I think the scariest part about getting featured is worrying about whether I can keep submitting great content that really gives back to our community here in the rain. But that won't stop me from blogging, that's for sure.
I learned something about getting featured. It gives you an opportunity to be seen by a much wider audience who may have not known you existed before. And the greatest part is that you get an opportunity to really build relationships with people who may one day be able to help support you in your business, and hopefully some will benefit from your support as well. As we all know, and this goes beyond active rain, building a successful real estate business is about giving and of course receiving too.
Here's what I learned from being featured:
You can meet many more like-minded real estate professionals and even some potential clients in a shorter period of time when you are featured, than you can just blogging and reaching out to agents individually. It's almost as if it catapults you into a different level, of course that is if you take advantage of this great gift. It's kind of like advertising. When you advertise the right message, you will attract many like-minded clients and professionals to you.
So for the newbies out there my advice is (and I swear this is just an epiphany I had today):
If you get the opportunity to be featured and you really want to expand your Sphere of Influence in Active Rain, then take advantage of all the great folks who took a moment to stop by and contribute their thoughtful comments to your blog and start reaching out to them beyond just responding to their comment in your post. Plus you get the opportunity to find amazing bloggers you yourself weren't aware of before.
You will be amazed what a small world we truly live in. I've met some incredibly great people here in the rain just in the last couple of days. And I've had the opportunity to learn something new from some of these folks. I've subscribed to a few AR member's blogs, and reached out personally to many who I had something in common with. You never know where your generosity will take you.
Now the challenge for my newbie friends is to continue to stay in touch with those AR members that you would like to build hopefully a lasting business relationship with.
So thank you to all the folks who commented on my recent featured posts. I appreciate the support and I will strive to continue to support many of you in your blogging and business efforts. See you all in the rain!
Copyright 2008 Jessica Bigger. *Getting Featured Gives You the Opportunity to Build Incredible Relationships at an Exponential Level*
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So true...on all points. Good job on your feature, and this one, as well.