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Who Will Be the Next ActiveRain Star?

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Industry Observer

 

One of my favorite Sunday night television diversions is the contest to decide Who Will Be the Next Food Network Star.  Last Sunday, the winner for this year was chosen, so I have been sitting here tonight thinking about the show.  I really don’t cook very much (ask me sometime about how I store sweaters in my oven) but I love the Food Network and its stars almost as much as I love ActiveRain.

I think what makes the stars of the Food Network so easy to like is that they seem very real and approachable.  I would like to be a guest at one of Ina Garten’s parties.  Bobby Flay’s Throwdowns speak to the friendly competitive nature that I think resides in many of us when it comes to our professions.  And who wouldn’t love to enjoy some motherly advice, a raucous laugh and a few sticks of butter with Paula Deen?

It’s the same “realness” that makes so many of the most active bloggers here on ActiveRain so easy to like.  And there is someone for anyone here… my favorite bloggers are the ones who not only share their professional experiences with us, but also give us glimpses and insights into their lives.  The more I know about someone, the more I want to know about them.  In the 3 years I have been an ActiveRainer, it has been interesting to see active bloggers become less active, new bloggers arrive on the scene and the best part is the spirit of warmth and camaraderie with which everyone is embraced and allowed to flourish.

I can remember some of the early posts of some of the AR bloggers who have become quite active and well known members of the community.  It occurred to me this weekend, when I saw a post by someone asking if with over 189,000 members if they were late to the ActiveRain party, that one of the most wonderful things about ActiveRain is that you are never late to the party… it’s always the perfect time to join in because it is an ever expanding conversation.  And who knows, if you contribute to the interaction here in a meaningful and genuine way, YOU might just be The Next ActiveRain Star!

Comments (45)

Claire Record
Keller Williams Realty--Boerne Hill Country - Boerne, TX

Steve...you are absolutely right.  There's something about this site that keeps drawing me back.  I love the people here and the affirmation and encouragement I get to keep on doing what I love so much.  I know that if I ever have a question about anything...I can come here and get great input.  There's not just one star here...but a galaxy of stars.  Each person is unique and contributes something special for all of us to benefit from.

Thanks for your post!

Aug 23, 2010 03:23 AM
Jason Crouch
Austin Texas Homes, LLC - Austin, TX
Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653)

Steve - Right you are.  It's never too late to get started here or anywhere when it comes to blogging.  :)  Hope you're doing well, my friend.

Aug 23, 2010 03:42 AM
Nina Rogoff
Boston, MA
Wix Websites for Real Estate Agents

Great post, Steve. I agree with you...more than the food they're preparing, it's the "peek" into their personality that holds our attention. I really like that about Activerain bloggers. I learn a lot from people's posts, hear new ideas and tips, get reminders or validated, but as a new Activerain-drop the thing I enjoy most is the sense that I can get to know a little about someone by what they say about themselves and their lives. We may be hundreds, or thousands of miles apart but the way people share information is a strong connector.

Aug 23, 2010 04:05 AM
Pippa Mac
Chevaux Group Realtor, The Woodlands and Spring - The Woodlands, TX
The Woodlands TX Real Estate

Some of my favorites are the newcomers!!!!!  Never too late!  pippa

Aug 23, 2010 04:35 AM
Jake Luehrs
Keller Williams Integrity - Team Leader - Minneapolis, MN

The party will always welcome a thoughtful and intelligent mind!  Being involved is simply putting yourself out there, which to the point you made, makes it that much more relate-able!  Thanks for sharing.

Aug 23, 2010 04:46 AM
Deborah "Dee Dee" Garvin
C2 Financial - San Diego, CA
C2 Financial

Steve, I can absolutely verify your post...I have only been here for a few months and it has been an awesome experience. 

Aug 23, 2010 05:17 AM
Deborah "Dee Dee" Garvin
C2 Financial - San Diego, CA
C2 Financial

Oh, love Greg Nino's comment!  An AR reality show....classic!  Who would host????  Hmmmm

Aug 23, 2010 05:18 AM
Julissa Jumper
Select Properties of Fayetteville, LLC - Fayetteville, NC
Fayetteville, NC Real Estate

Steve: Sweaters in the oven???

Aug 23, 2010 05:51 AM
Bryan Robertson
Los Altos, CA

Opportunity is everywhere is you put yourself on the line to take advantage of it.  It's not always important to be first or early, just be good ad make the effort.

Aug 23, 2010 06:54 AM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Got to audition to be considered for the "show"......

Aug 23, 2010 06:58 AM
Michelle Francis
Tim Francis Realty LLC - Atlanta, GA
Realtor, Buckhead Atlanta Homes for Sale & Lease

Steve, 

Fun to chat with my growing real estate community everyday.  It is interesting to see who is doing more or doing less communicating and how much AR is growing. 

All the best, Michelle

Aug 23, 2010 07:09 AM
Jeana Cowie
RE/MAX Real Estate Limited - Paramus, NJ
Broker Associate, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES
Steve, Fun idea for sure. Might I suggest however, instead of a reality show, a comedy as real estate is the perfect comedy platform.
Aug 23, 2010 08:57 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Steve - there are MANY stars here on AR, and the list keeps growing and folks get better and better, adn new writes join in. We lose some from time to time as well, sadly.

Jeff

Aug 23, 2010 09:06 AM
Bruce Brockmeier
Internet Marketing Consultant to REALTORS® - Yorba Linda, CA
Coached By Crouch

And who knows, if you contribute to the interaction here in a meaningful and genuine way, YOU might just be The Next ActiveRain Star!

Hey Steve,

What a cool idea!  Good motivation for the newbies.

Aug 23, 2010 09:15 AM
Elliott S. Topkins
Topkins & Bevans-etopkins@topbev.com - Boston, MA
Massachusetts Real Estate and Title Atty
Steve--There is always room for on more opinion, and one more point of view on AR. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. i could certainly name a few candidates, and they have gotten "hooked on AR" more than I would have imagined.
Aug 23, 2010 10:37 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

I think a Reality Show called Active Rain Pad might be good too.  Put us all together in one house and have strange contests for clients!  Could be quite entertaining.

Aug 23, 2010 10:45 AM
Chrissy Doremus ~ US Inspect ~
US Inspect - Chantilly, VA
Residential Property Inspections

Thanks for making us newer folks feel so welcome!

Aug 23, 2010 01:16 PM
Bob & Leilani Souza
Souza Realty 916.408.5500 - Roseville, CA
Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments

Steve, I love how you compare the stars of the Food Network (love Bobby and Paula, too!) to the stars of Active Rain! :)

Leilani

Aug 23, 2010 07:56 PM
Joan Mirantz
Homequest Real Estate - Concord, NH
Realtor, GRI, CBR, SRES - Concord New Hampshire
Face it! You're a Foodie! Like the rest of your family! I was thinking the other day it would be fun if some of the original AR folks did a few blogs on some early experiences? They could call it "Remember When"
Aug 24, 2010 11:26 AM
Bill Travis
Captain Bill Realty, LLC - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner

It's difficult for newcomers like me to gain visibility. It takes time and a continued effort. I write for the consumer first and hope the AR members may also find some of my posts useful.

Aug 26, 2010 05:39 AM