The value and power of Activerains Real Estate Network is not measurable in my honest opinion. Your path, story, journey, and experience will be unique and custom to you, only you, and no one else.
Today I had the chance to co-host a weekly Zoom session held by my dear friend Debe Maxwell on Activerain. The topic was "Why Activerain" and "What's the value and purpose of blogging?"
First, let me say that the attendees and guests on this call made me realize every bit of value that has personally come from this network. I also realized how much more value can and will come from this real estate network going forward.
There is no website, platform, social media app, or space quite like Activerain. More value and opportunity than any other site or location in the real estate industry. It was the first and only network of its kind, and still is today!
Most networks cater and position themselves to provide "value-added" services to their specific industry ie: REALTORs, Title, Lending, Inspections, Staging, etc.
The Activerain Network and its members cater to the entire industry no matter what hat you wear. There are no hidden agendas. Having access every day to these experienced industry professionals from all over the country who share their knowledge and expertise is a most valuable and powerful asset.
The power of "one" is you! All you, just you, and only you. The power of the Activerain Network collaborating with you is "Being ALL you Can Be!" just saying?!
I didn't present anything today I had researched or prepared for this call. I was so excited to see everyone. I caught myself recognizing the "real" importance and "true value" of this network. The call helped me today to recall why I joined this place and why I'm still here on Activerain.
Activerain is my home, starting place, community, friends, family, comrades, and even my competitors, all sharing and collaborating successfully for 17 years! If it didn't work, then Activerain and none of the members would still be here.
I can get more answers, solutions, and education here in a day than spending 3 days at a national convention somewhere. All in real time. I can also go to meetings, broker tours, company-sponsored, and National events, etc. plus spend a fortune on travel and accommodations. Or I can just use my Activerain Network.
But this is my story and journey and what worked for me. I had to start here to get where I am now. On Activerain, it's never too late. It's your story and journey that when shared with others will have the most impact on your success and life.
The greatest value from today comes from the comments in the chat, not my presentation or presence. When asking questions, other members shared their valuable comments and priceless opinions for joining this network.
Can you imagine the multiple answers and responses to the questions, "Why Join Activerain Network" and "What reasons do you blog on Activerain? I shared some responses below from a portion of the chat thread on today's call.
I asked this question over a decade ago, this is what members said back then.
Why Join Activerain?
ZOOM CALL CHAT THREAD:
Michael Elliott / NJ to Everyone:
Google juice
J. Philip Faranda to Everyone:
1. strategery
Active Brad to Bill Spear(Direct Message):
Job
Lisa Friedman to Everyone:
Sense of community
Lorrie Semler to Everyone:
SEO
Dorie Dillard to Everyone:
Market to my community
Kathy Streib HOUSTON to Everyone:
learn to blog
Jeff Dowler - Carlsbad CA to Everyone:
Building relationships
Bill Spear to Active Brad(Direct Message):
My wife said so :)
Alan May to Everyone:
It was court-ordered
John Juarez, Fremont, CA to Everyone:
Recommend by a friend
J. Philip Faranda to Everyone:
2. Therapeutic
Kat Palmiotti to Everyone:
community, knowledge, SEO
Dorie Dillard to Everyone:
learn to blog
George Souto - Middletown, CT to Everyone:
Realtor Contacts
Edward Silva to Everyone:
Knowledge
Buzz Mackintosh to Everyone:
Latest & greatest in 2006
Carol to Everyone:
connecting with other professionals in the industry.
Hannah Williams-Pa to Everyone:
free knowledge
Elyse Berman to Everyone:
Someone told me about blogging
Don't remember why but for sure it is a wonderful addiction.
Jim Paulson - Boise to Everyone:
I joined for Realtor feedback from around the country verses local answers with confirmation bias
sham reddy to Everyone:
Comarotory
Lynn B FRIEDMAN Atlanta to Everyone:
Community, learning special circumstances, amazing people
karensanchez to Everyone:
I joined Active Rain because I was brand new in. RE and someone, wish I knew who told me too. I didn’t know any better. But it was a great decision.
Carol to Everyone:
And, the next question is why do we stay?
Jim Paulson - Boise to Everyone:
36 on call today. Great turnout! :)
Jim Paulson - Boise to Everyone:
If it wasn't for artificial intelligence, I wouldn't have any
Brad, what year did Active Rain begin? I joined in 2005.
Eileen Burns Hollywood, FL to Everyone:
Glad you are back
Elyse Berman to Everyone:
He didn’t write that post yet 😉
Debe Maxwell to Everyone:
Here’s the link to AR roster - started in 2006:
https://activerain.com/social/roster/2006
J. Philip Faranda to Everyone:
Rain camps were AWESOME
Hannah Williams-Pa to Everyone:
brad will you make an effort to join us on Tuesdays on Zoom.
"Brad said yes!!"
What is the Value of Blogging?
sham reddy to Everyone:
Share your thoughts on different topics
Jim Lee to Everyone:
Fun, Marketing, generate business, and Educate buyers and sellers.
Alan May to Everyone:
The benefits of blogging on AR? It’s the points… I’ve almost got enough for that toaster.
Will Hamm to Everyone:
Meeting more Realtors in other states
Carol to Everyone:
I'm retired so I like to share what knowledge I have and give deserving posts more exposure.
Jim Paulson - Boise to Everyone:
Brad, if you can show me on Android how to set a "Vacation mode" on a text the way you can on email and voicemail, I would be in your debt!
Elyse Berman to Everyone:
Business, seo, educate the public
karensanchez to Everyone:
The benefits of blogging on AR. I feel heard in a non-competitive manner.
Jeff Dowler - Carlsbad CA to Everyone:
SHARING!
The Outcome of Today
Alan May to Everyone:
JEFF DOWLER has been featured on this zoom call!!! Jeff Dowler is a rockstar!!
Lorrie Semler to Everyone:
Excellent hour! Thank you so much Brad. We do have retired bloggers here. Just sayin. Gotta run. Thanks Brad
Active Brad to Everyone:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqy7ThASNNc&t=15s
Hannah Williams-Pa to Everyone:
I am not a retired blogger many more years to go
Alan May to Everyone:
Super High Value, Brad. Thank you
Jeff Dowler - Carlsbad CA to Everyone:
This was tremendous, Brad. THANK YOU!
Jim Lee to Everyone:
Do you still have the paid bloggers? 🤣
Kathy Streib HOUSTON to Everyone:
Thank you so much, Brad. You helped me so much here!!!
Greg Large to Everyone:
Good to see you Brad and thank you!
Dorie Dillard to Everyone:
Thank you Brad. I have missed your enthusiasm for everything!! I have to leave for an appointment hope you will enjoy future Tuesday Zoom Meetings!!
Kathy Streib HOUSTON to Everyone:
Brad, I love the energy you bring with you
John Juarez, Fremont, CA to Everyone:
Gpt to go. Thanks, Brad.
Buzz Mackintosh to Everyone:
See y'all next week gotta run. Great crowd this week!
Jim Paulson - Boise to Everyone:
Thanks "Still Active & Not Retired Brad" :)
karensanchez to Everyone:
Thanks all for waiting for me to grow into my own. I was the awkward blogger 16 years ago~. AR HUG~
J. Philip Faranda to Everyone:
I have to go but this has been awesome. When is the next one?
Jeff Dowler - Carlsbad CA to Everyone:
Replying - Every Tuesday same time
Lisa Friedman to Everyone:
This has been a wonderful and heartwarming reunion fondly remembering old times. <3
Ashley to Everyone:
So wonderful to see everyone here today! Lynn
Alan May to Everyone:
I've got an appt. I’ve got to run… This was great.. thank you all… thank you, Brad.
anna kruchten to Everyone:
Thank you Brad! You are so awesome! Hope to see you here again 😊
AJ Heidmann to Everyone:
Awesome call today... thank you Brad! Hope to see you back very soon, got to run.
Ann Cummings to Everyone:
It's so great to see so many AR people on this zoom that I remember from years ago when AR was about the only online platform there was. Looking forward to being a part of this again.
Debe Maxwell to Everyone:
We are so excited to see you too, Ann!!!
Elyse Berman to Everyone:
Thank you Brad. Great hour! Gotta run. See you all soon.
Margaret Rome to Everyone:
I am loving this!! Can we do it for another hour?
Gayle C. Rich-Boxman to Everyone:
Look I found the chat!
YIPPEE!!!
END OF CHAT!
Today's chat was of great value and not to be overlooked or taken for granted.
There is nothing I could say or share today that would be more valuable and powerful than this network of people. All joining together as an industry force and sharing selflessly. I've witnessed great success here through collaboration, education, and learning from the successes and challenges of others.
It's all here at your fingertips. May the force of helping others join Activerain be with you, and may those fingertips bring your voice and great content to a successful, fun, and healthy blogging journey. Build relations, not just business.
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