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Making A Point - The Power Point Way!

By Brad Andersohn

Education & Training with Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp Non-Licensed

March 13, 2008 03:50 AM

Today, I spoke on the phone with Margaret Rome from Baltimore. She shared with me that she was doing a presentation tomorrow for the WCR called "What's A Blog Anyway?" I decided to try something that has not been done yet here on our Active Rain Blogs.

Margaret sent me a copy of her PowerPoint Presentation, I told her I would try to upload it to Google or YouTube as a video. Then we could post it in a Blog on Active Rain. Well I found out tonight that it's just not possible. Let me backup just a bit. Margaret actually called me today because I had made a comment in a post earlier that, "Time is precious and priceless, therefore it is the greatest gift we can give!" She was just calling me to say thanks. Little did she know, that phone call made my day! She could have just commented back, but she took the time and called me, and left a very nice message on my voice mail.

So after we talked, and when I found that her presentation couldn't be uploaded to either of the video formats, I was bound and determined to invest the "Time" to somehow get it done. It has to be possible. I just couldn't let her down, I had to figure this out! Well 3 hours later, I am happy to say that it appears to have paid off. This may very well be the first ever Power Point Presentation on an Active Rain Blog. Imagine the possibilities!!

So without any further delay, I'm proud to present, Margaret Rome's March 13th, 2008 presentation entitled "What's A Blog Anyway?" I know that she and her presentation will be a hit. Please wish her the best as she goes to educate the WCR members in Baltimore! They will get to see the "Power" in her "Points" about Blogs and Blogging! This is yet another small step for man (and women), and another large step for Bloggers.

Thanks Margaret for your kind and thoughtful words today, and for the motivation and inspiration you gave me to not just give up and make an excuse, but to find a way, and get it done! That's what friends are for! You really made my day, I hope this makes yours! Congratulations and Best of Luck at WCR today!! :-)

***Note: This Powerpoint Blog best viewed with Mozilla Firefox or the Flock Browser. Internet Explorer users, If the box is empty or nothing appears on the screen, you can click on the magnifying glass and resize the .ppt to fit into the window, or just click on the box in the corner to open in a new window.

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Brad Andersohn

Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA

ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Margaret - I loved it! Thanks for all the kudo's and mention. The pleasure was all mine. Let's do it again sometime, next time, maybe I'll just show up in person! :-)

Mar 16, 2008 06:06 PM

Brad Andersohn

Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA

ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Jan E - if there is any way I can get out there, I will. We may have to do a combination of webinars and seminars and maybe even some textinars...(ok...time for bed...I'm losing it!!) LOL!~ You will be at the top of my list to come and see. Thanks for all the appreciation! :-)

Mar 16, 2008 06:10 PM

Brad Andersohn

Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA

ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Jeff - I have to admit, when you get in front of 50 - 60 people, you better be prepared for anything. The fact that she gave hand-outs probably made it seem like much less detail, and gave them something to walk away with and think about. I know that people really only hear about 7-10% of what we say anyway, it's always good to leave them something behind to soak in later.

(Now they'll have it online to refer to if they want...) Just my .02 cent contribution..... LOL!~ :-)))))

Mar 16, 2008 06:15 PM

Brad Andersohn

Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA

ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Eloise - isn't it incredible how we meet and are somehow all connected together? This is such a great time to be alive and enjoy all the benefits of technology and how it is making the world such a small and manageable place. I am in awe of all the things that happen here, and how we are all touched and connected by one way or another. Thanks for your wonderful comment, I am off to finish the instructions for this, so other can use this technology too! Have a great week! :-)

Mar 16, 2008 06:19 PM

Ruthmarie Hicks

Keller Williams NY Realty - 120 Bloomingdale Road #101, White Plains NY 10605 - White Plains, NY

This is great! I used a ton of power point when I was in academia and I do listing presentations on it. I often wanted to include what I created in power point in my blogs, but didn't know how! Thanks! I wouldn't use it that often, but there are times when I really want to include a few slides.

Mar 16, 2008 09:35 PM

Harold "Hal" Place

A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL

Good morning and Happy St. Patrick's Day Brad!

Congratulations on all your hard work. Truly a great presentation!

You always come thru with helpful, informative post. we on Rain are so lucky to have you as a contributor.

Hal

Mar 16, 2008 11:17 PM

Brad Andersohn

Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA

ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Ruthmarie - I see this as a tool that many of us in the industry can use on our Blogs both in and out of the "rain". I am working on a tutorial that I will be posting soon. Just trying to simplify it right now. Thanks for the positive comment and support! :-)

Mar 17, 2008 03:32 AM

Brad Andersohn

Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA

ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Hal - and I am so lucky to have a network of really great people like yourself! Looking forward to many more great presentations and networking here on AR. This truly is the best place to have a blog and grow your business!! :-)

Mar 17, 2008 03:35 AM

Lisa Friedman

Alliance Realtors - Bedminster, NJ

Central New Jersey Real Estate

Brad, thank you for taking the time to post this. It was very nice of you investing three hours to make this happen and wanting to share with everyone. You are a good guy :)

Mar 18, 2008 12:52 AM

Brad Andersohn

Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA

ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Lisa - thanks! Time really is the best gift we can give of ourselves to help others, it makes the world a better place in every case!! :-)

Mar 18, 2008 05:36 AM

Diana Turnbloom

Escrowcoord.com - Martinez, CA

The Leading Expert in TC Services & Education

Fantastic Post! Thanks Brad for the info. As always, a wealth of knowledge. "Welcome to My World!" Diana

Mar 19, 2008 06:11 AM

Sharon Simms

Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International - Saint Petersburg, FL

St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS

Brad - I missed this, until Bob Stewart referenced it. Margaret Rome is just the greatest - her phone calls are really Wows! I'm so fortunate to know both you and Margaret!

Mar 20, 2008 01:17 PM

Rosemary Brooks

BMC Real Estate - 209-910-3706 - Stockton, CA

The Mother & Daughter Realty Team

Sounds like this was great but I could not pull it up. I am sure it is the user. me.

Mar 20, 2008 01:23 PM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Sharon, The feelings are mutual!! Enjoyed speaking with you this evening. Your energy and enthusiam are so refreshing!

Mar 20, 2008 01:51 PM

Brad Andersohn

Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA

ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Diana - thanks, and it was great talking with you on the phone today. Looking forward to working on that project with you if it comes to fruition. Let me know.. Thanks!! PS - Tell Hubby I said hi, it was nice to speak to him for a short bit today too! :-)

Mar 20, 2008 07:14 PM

Brad Andersohn

Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA

ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Sharon - thanks, you can't catch every post even if you're are one of the best in the biz!! LOL!~ :-))))) I hope to see you again very soon. If you read Bob's post, then you know what I mean. Can't wait to be part of what's ahead. :-)

Mar 20, 2008 07:16 PM

Brad Andersohn

Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA

ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Rosemary - if you are using IE as a browser, just click on the magnifying glass, and move the little view slider to the right, the powerpoint slide will be enlarged. If you are using FF (Firefox) it should be working ok... LMK!!

Mar 20, 2008 07:19 PM

Brad Andersohn

Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA

ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Margaret - been working on the instructional post for 3 days now!! No, it won't be all that, it's just taking me time to get it done!! :-) On it's way....

BTW - isn't Sharon the bomb!!! :-)

Mar 20, 2008 07:21 PM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Brad, It took you one night to do the power point and it takes three days to explain it. Hope everyone appreciates all your work.

Yes, I adore Sharon and we had a wonderful conversation last night. I left you a message but know how busy you are right now. Much continued success.

Mar 21, 2008 01:49 AM

Brad Andersohn

Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA

ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Margaret - hahahaha!! I truly have not had the time to get it done! I am juggling many things and the plate runneth over right now. I should have that post up sometime today or by this evening. Thanks for the patience and gentle push!! :-)

Mar 21, 2008 02:27 AM