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My first webinar (as a teacher) was a cool experience! Social Networking & Blogging 101

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Austin Texas Homes, LLC 453249

My SEO company invited me to conduct a webinar yesterday for their clients about blogging and social media/social networking.  Overall, it went really well!  I wasn't nervous at all until about two minutes before we went "live", but it passed quickly.

This was a Social Networking and Blogging 101 class, basically to get newbies to understand the value of using both of these as business tools, and where and how to take the first steps. 

Since it was my first attempt at conducting a "live" webinar, I didn't promote it at all, and none of their customers for this one were even in the real estate industry.  We had seven attendees, and the conversation flowed well.  I even managed to impress myself by sounding like someone who understands this stuff when I was listening to the recording later.

Unfortunately.....

The host was using a wireless connection on his laptop rather than wired, so the recorded podcast cuts out a lot in the middle.  It was 51 minutes long, and the first 10-15 minutes were mostly fine, then it gets very difficult to understand, much like a bad cell phone call ("Can you hear me now?  Good.")

We talked about it, and we decided to re-record this first episode after Thanksgiving, probably in the first week of December.

I have to admit that I am really anxious to do it again.  It was a rush being live with actual listeners and questions.  I was hoping to post the podcast here on my blog, and I should be able to do that after our re-recording occurs. 

Overall, it was a cool experience, and it made me crave the opportunity to teach this stuff to more people. 

I promise that I will post a link to the next one once we have it completed. 

Thanks for reading!

      

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Ricardo Bueno
Diverse Solutions - Los Angeles, CA

That's pretty cool Jason! I know what you mean about the jitters just before the call goes live but once you're on, it's all good. When you like what you do (and I know you do), it makes it that much easier ya know!?

Nov 22, 2008 09:11 AM
Susan Hilton
CENTURY 21 Beal, Inc. - College Station, TX
Texas Aggie Real Estate, College Station Bryan Texas Real Estate

Hey keep me updated - I want to listen in on the webinar!

Nov 22, 2008 09:15 AM
Melissa Breeland
Residential Mortgage of SC - Charleston, SC

That is fantastic Jason..I want to do something like that as well. I love love love SMN and the amazing things that can be done with it...I think we are just beginning to scratch the surface.

Melissa (twitter handle @MELMAVEN)

Nov 22, 2008 09:24 AM
Amanda Evans
DFW Living - Fort Worth, TX
Real Estate Broker - Fort Worth Texas

That's pretty cool, Jason!  I thought for sure that Google was taking over the world, but now I suspect it is you.  :)

Nov 22, 2008 10:01 AM
Stephen Kappre
KW Hometown - Mantua, NJ
Helping You Home

Jason - I like this idea. I plan to teach an intro class on the same topic in the next month or two. What is your opinion on this webinar format versus a traditional classroom format?  And i'd love to know the tools you are using for this. 

Nov 22, 2008 10:52 AM
Matt Stigliano
Kimberly Howell Properties (210) 646-HOME - San Antonio, TX

Jason - You're a natural teacher based on what I know about you, so I think you'll do very well at this.  Good luck and keep us all posted!

Nov 22, 2008 11:30 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I can't wait to see the re record.  And am looking forward to live.  I know you will be fabulous.

Nov 22, 2008 12:38 PM
Jim Albano
Prudential Damiano Realty - Little Falls, NJ
Team - Jean-Marie Vantuno / Realtors North Jersey Real Estate

Jason, that must have been quite an experience. Can't wait for the link so that I can listen and learn from the best! - Jim

Nov 22, 2008 12:49 PM
Clint Miller
Real Estate Pipeline, Inc. - Missoula, MT

Man, that is awesome! I am seriously hoping for good things for you coming from this.  If youre ever in need of an assistant on a cast...  ;-)

Nov 22, 2008 02:14 PM
Melody Botting
Broker Associate PenFed Realty - San Antonio, TX
You Deserve The Best

Have wine after, not before.  (Speaking from experience).  I am sure you did a great job and look forward to hearing about the next session.

Nov 22, 2008 02:26 PM
Janna Scharf
Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene - Coeur d'Alene, ID
Coeur d'Alene Idaho Real Estate Expert

Jason, I thnk I love you!  You helped this old dog get my blog onto my Facebook, thanks!  Now, can you direct me to a post or somehwere to get info on putting widgets on my AR profile?  I know there must be losts of good info somewhere, just don't know where!

Nov 23, 2008 02:03 AM
Jason Crouch
Austin Texas Homes, LLC - Austin, TX
Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653)

Janna - I actually learned about the last widget from my friend Jeremy Blanton in Myrtle Beach.  Here's his post:

http://activerain.com/blogsview/783103/Allow-your-readers-to-Subscribe-to-Your-Blog-on-the-social-Network-of-their-Choice

Nov 23, 2008 02:26 AM
Don Rogers
Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO
Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

Congrats on getting the first one under your belt.  I am sure that the rest will be easy for you my friend.

Nov 23, 2008 08:46 PM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Outstanding! I am looking forward to hearing about your next project. :-)

Nov 23, 2008 09:43 PM
Jennifer Lew
DocuSign, Inc. - Seattle, WA

Great job, Jason!  You know the only reason why you're hosting a webinar is because you're the subject matter expert.  Be sure to share your next one; I'll be looking forward to hearing it! 

Nov 24, 2008 05:07 AM
Debi Ernst
St. Charles County, Missouri - Prudential Alliance Realtors - O'Fallon, MO
GRI, e-PRO, Broker/Sales Associate

Jason - How exciting! I would like to listen to it when it's ready!  :)

 

Nov 26, 2008 12:56 AM