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All A Twitter (Amazon link no affiliate-frankly not worth the .05 cents they give giggle)is a guide that has been written from a user of Twitter first (which means you get great feedback on what works well). Tee Morris brings a fresh, creative and well grounded approach to this topic of how to use Twitter.
P.S. did you know you can listen on your phone if not at your computer? YUP! call
(646) 200-3742 put your ear bud on-whether driving, shopping, having lunch…
Right off the bat Tee tells you what differentiates him from other authors and how that helps you the reader. Tee does an excellent job of showing you how to create community. A component that has been missing in many books on the market for social media.
Tee Morris who is he?
Here is a snapshot of what I learned in an hour interview:
Dedicated father
Recent widower
Sci-Fi writer
Early Podcaster
Blogger
Beer snob
Single malt lover
Hootsuite aficionado
what mobile application works best for twitter
differences between three twitter apps and benefits of what gives you most for your time
comparison twitterific, twirl,tweetdeck…
“The Whole Point of a network is that it ’s gotta work both ways-two people being beneficial to one another maybe not now but down the road”
Who is in your network? Are you preaching to the preachers? Tune in to radio show to hear what we are talking about. Tee gives great resources in our interview so you can accelerate your time in Twitter intelligently. Read the rest of this entry »
Noah St John the co-author of The Great Little Book of Afformations first came on my radar screen back in 2006 as I was asking myself questions around why if the power of our thought was suppose to be so powerful that affirmations did not work 100% of the time.
So when a friend told me Noah St John had written another book The Secret Code of Success I knew I wanted to bring him on the show and share with listeners what else he had created that would be of benefit for their mindset education.
Realizing we had so many guests talking about web 2.0 which is one of the two anchors of information on Breakthrough Business Strategies, it was time to have more mindset guests weaved in our mix. (there is way to get first three chapters FREE keep reading)
Monday March 1, 2010 at 12pm ET we will discuss live several of these points and if you tweet your questions we will take those LIVE. Tweet @prosperitygal and we will ask your question.
Why so many people are going down the road of life with
“one foot on the brake”
* What “motivational” speakers DON’T want you to know
* A little assumption that’s costing you a fortune
* The #1 key to success that almost everyone ignores
* Why “affirmations” never work for most people (and what actually does)
* How to change your life doing something you’re already doing
* How to stop living with one foot on the brake — and much more…
Once in a while you will find two guys who are connected, know their ^&*$ and funny. Oh, who are we kidding never seen it in two guys together except Charlie Wollborg AKA @Charliecurve and Terry Bean. Just imagine what you will experience when you hear their titles at work… Chief Troublemaker and Attraction Hero…I am already seeing strange things flying through my head, giggle.
How would you like to be able to learn from the 9th most connected man in Detroit’s Linkedin?
How about hearing the “Good” stories of Detroit TEDex speaker Charlie Wollborg
Did you know those facts? I didn’t and this is one way and one reason to wear your creativity hat and learn how to connect with the next big idea that will change your business.
“I didn’t plan on becoming a marketing strategist on purpose. I came upon it accidentally” David Meerman Scott.
Coming from the corporate marketing world he has a powerful, simple and strong message to businesses today. Putting yourself in the stream where the customers/clients are searching for the products and services they want to buy, it is NOT AN OPTION of “How am I gonna fit this into my schedule”, it is a necessity because they is how they (the customer/client) want to BUY!
“So if you are going to business with them you have to BE THERE!” (David)
As a worldwide speaker, author and marketing strategist who “get’s it” and what is “working” for today’s business climate you will hear
David Meerman Scott-Breaktrhough Business Strategies
David Meerman Scott brings a fresh, frank and fun perspective to how you are being found and sharing your message in marketing today.
If you have not read or heard David talk yet you will thoroughly enjoy and find usable and actionable points for NOW.
There is a great example of David’s message in the video below, it surely is a wake up call for many business owners.
Join us as we delve into how you as business owners are able to create profits in what looks like a down turn economy for many.
He shares great nuggets like knowing where they (customers/clients) are is how you are going to know where there is (a place to find your customer/clients)
“It is critical today to know where you should be so you are fishing in the full pond.” (Michele)
How are you providing value in a dynamic place/space?
His book New Rules Marketing & PR is a must read and I am not saying that because he was on the radio show, I had him on radio show because it is a MUST read.
New Rules of Marketing & PR
This isn’t the same old marketing and PR you’ve tried before:
You don’t obsess about being “on message.”
You don’t break the bank with expensive advertising.
You don’t beg mainstream media to write about you.
> Instead, you tell your story directly to an interested market!
(No affiliate sales off this book-heck if I did it would buy pack of gum giggle)
When Alex Karis introduced us on Twitter it was as if heaven opened up and I found my long lost best friend…you know the one that you seem to just know each other and connect with ease. Trey Pennington lives and breathes what he teaches in social media and that feels good (I hear James Brown singing now, giggle)
Today you will have opportunity to listen to a man who really really “get’s it” down to his toes. I love how he gives nuggets to us in simple easy terms and it fits. Like this for one: was reading his interview with Jay Baer- he asked @jaybaer: Right. At some point won’t social media just be called “marketing” and/or “customer service” – when it’s the norm?
Trey’s answer
IMHO Social media will function best when it’s integrating into normal, everyday life.
Social media is like processor speed. Remember when we got excited about 33mhz, then 66mhz – argued about them? Now who cares?
Eventually companies will focus all media, all associates, all processes, etc. on the people they serve
Now how novel, companies focus on the people they serve. How many of us would benefit from doing what Trey has done and become members of National Storytelling Association?
Having been always intrigued with stories, my Dad was the best story teller-did the cool voices and everything…I can see how being able to connect a good story with your audience make all the difference in the world.
Trey intrigued me today as he commented on a post at Social Media For Smart People about “The Worst Thing You Can Do In Social Networking”-he said Being a GoGiver is what it’s all about. So many folks, and especially politicians, could use your graphic as a fitting avatar—maybe there should be a requirement that if you’re going to talk about yourself non-stop on social media, you must display the horses rear as your avatar as a fair warning disclosure. (ALL political candidates would have to include such a warning when they launched a site, and then their “fans” could eventually vote to remove it as the candidate showed human qualities such as listening, caring, seeking to understand, etc.)
The mindset IS penultimate.
Building social capital (escrow) requires a perpetual focus on others and giving for others’ benefit. It really is just that simple.
Erik Qualman author of Socialnomics has fresh and innovative perspectives on how you can catch the wave for your business so you are riding success.
We have all seen it, it is talked about in every networking function and meeting I attend-the fundamental changes that are happening are almost mind blowing which is why I think most business owners are just overwhelmed.
The massive changes that have come down in just one year for those of us in the trenches of social media arena can even make us go wow it’s morphed again wheeeeee, my hair is on fire…so I can imagine how the local business owner feels. Mainly because I take the time to talk with them and ASK.
You are in for a treat this week, I am gonna talk with Erik Qualman who authored Socialnomics and we are gonna get down and dirty with how you the everyday business owner can use this information to grow your business, your brand and YES generate profits.
Change the Way You See Everything is a life altering book if you allow yourself to open into the wisdom between the pages. Hank Wasiak and Kathryn Crammer are the co-authors of a series of three titles all around transforming your outlook and inlook in life.
Michele Price, the Breakthrough Specialist brings your high powered guest each week on Breakthrough Business Strategies to elevate your business using Business Success Mindset & Web 2.0 tools, techniques and strategies.
Here is fun and educational video with both Hank Wasiak and Kathryn Crammer
Interesting facts you might not know about Hank:
He has gone from a Mad Man(Yes, like the tv advertising show) to a Happy Farmer
Fast talker from New York City
He believes Social Media is changing fundamentals of Ad & Mktg
He is a Reiki Master
He has been nominated for 17 Emmys in the past three years
He quotes Dr Seuss “Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.”
Michele Price, the Breakthrough Specialist brings your high powered guest each week to elevate your business using Business Success Mindset & Web 2.0 tools, techniques and strategies.
Here is a snap shot at what is successful in this book and how they build their community with their message.
They have walked their talk in new and inviting ways…
Created a way to engage with their readers by showing them how to acknowledge others with the Go-Giver message.
Created buzz with their new book (We are talking about today) through powerful social marketing.
Given their message combined with real life experiences so you can digest and apply them to your own business.
Bob Burg Go-Givers Sell More
Besides be a highly sought after speaker for corporate, financial services and direct sales conventions…Bob’s message, methods and techniques are beneficial to soloprenuers and small business owners as well.
You will take away tips you can apply today when you listen to Bob and I talk about how Go-Givers Sell More.
Breakthrough Business Strategies radiois about taking great knowledge and information and talking about how to apply them specifically to small business now.
here is chapter one…(Bob & John’s gift to Breakthrough Business Strategies listeners)
You will want to get yourself a copy of Bob and John’s new book Go-Givers Sell More so you are always prepared to feed your Business Success Mindset. Remember like a daily bath one time over is not what you will use to create continued success. It is about feeding your business success mindset daily and paying attention to what it needs in that moment.
Some days your mindset will want motivational food, other days it will need sales tactics as the snack to grow those muscles of your mindset. This week we are feeding your business success mindset with how to apply :
The Law of Value
The Law of Compensation
The Law of Influence
The Law of Authenticity
The Law of Receptivity
So that you are operating from a place that will genuinely increase your sales for your company.
I have a new blog I would love you to check out, read and leave comments letting me know what you think, like , dislike and want more of so we can be your resource for Social Media & Internet Marketing for Smart People & Small Business today.
Have you taken me up on my offer for a 30 minute lazar session on how to better Optimize Your Presence in Social and Online Media?
Here is promised link I talked about in show for FREE audio(remember it is at top right)
“Communication can still be a complicated land mine field to maneuver in business today. It is unacknowledged and frankly we do not want to admit this disconnect is still happening. We feel we are beyond this lack of understanding at this day and age and yet we are still seeing it over and over” Michele Price
We will uncover today with co-author Audrey Nelson, how do women unlock the door and get men to listen.
Join us here and listen to what Michele is asking Audrey and remember you can tweet your questions live to @prosperitygal.
Audrey Nelson is a communication expert who has lived to see the mass changes we as women have experienced the past 30 years. Funny we will also ask Audrey with all the changes we have seen where are we still lagging behind, what is being left UNSAID.
Communicating in today’s world can sometimes feel out of control, whether we are wanting to understand how to create trusting relationships to expressing ourselves honestly in ways that fosters rapport.
“You want to start your new year knowing you have a clearer handle on communication styles in 2010.” (Michele)
Always been a favorite quote of mine as I not only enjoy it’s message, I also apply it daily in my life and business…
Be the Change You Wish to See in The World-Ganhdi .
What will you be doing to make that a part of who you are in your business? Today you can participate in a powerful conversation by tweeting your questions for Audrey to me. I will take them now until we close the show, so timing is not an issue. (See how I give you reasons to take action vs make excuses?)
Code Switching
You can buy her book Code Switching from Audrey here…Code Switching is a hands-on tool for everyday use at your office. It is a practical resource with how-to steps to help businesswomen conquer the communication nuances between men and women in the workplace. This book explores the gender impact on business talk. It teaches using true stories and case studies, while providing valuable “code-switching” tips to help women gain and strengthen credibility and make a greater impact on the job and your business.
(Just a note I am not making a commission or affiliate sale on this book, and I would hope if I was you would want to buy it even more through my blog )
An except from Code Switching …Code switch: Be careful when announcing your concern about a potential vendor and your wish to more fully check out the offer. You don’t need to let it all hang out. Don’t say that you have a bad vibe or that someone makes you nervous. Men don’t need to know your subjective opinion; it is all voodoo to them.
You have celebrated the end of 2009, some of you said “Good Riddance” others said …
“YES, a new year to look forward to a better life in 2010″. Either way I would ask you to ask yourself even if you create the best laid marketing plan and sales blueprint with all your goals broken down in monthly and daily segments…how well will you perform these tasks and responsibilities if you are tired, sick and lack the energy to be charged every day?
Speak no Evil
Are you LIE-ING to yourself? No one is listening answer honestly.
Has that strategy worked for you? giggle, ok then go listen, go on click the link to the radio show.
Come listen to what Rich and I talk about concerning your vitality and energy and what we have learned. his is not a note talking call like others, this is an easy listen, tune in and add it to your day while you write, tweet or work on your yearly goals. It will spark thoughts, Ideas and questions that will enhance what youa re doing today I PROMISE!
Here is what I see over and over again. (Yes, I have been guilty too, that’s how I know important this is for you)
People tell themselves I am doing everything I can…
when in fact they are making it harder on themselves
Are you doing this? be honest!
Michele what do you mean? Simple, we say our health is important to us yet we neglect it more than anything else in our personal worlds. (now, there are a few of you that do not so I am not talking to you) The rest of you listen up! How can you tell if you are putting your health first I ASK?
Meditating
Ok then you tell me if you are doing this daily:
Meditating
Eating 50% or more of your foods RAW
Eating 50% or more of your daily food FRESH fruits and vegetables
Drinking 10+ glasses of water a day
Exercising 30 minutes a day
Sleeping 7+ hours a night (I do not buy you only need 3-4 hours sleep)
Now, once we look at that my next question is do you wake up excited to start the day?
Do you have sustained energy throughout the day including between 2-3pm?
When you get home do you have a surge of energy that allows you to be FRESH with your family?
Ok, ok, enough hitting home with the pain.
Rich and I are dedicated to seeing and helping people get on track with their healthy, energy and vitality. WHY you ask?
Because when you are full of energy you have more to offer and the vibration of all of us-yes that interconnectedness they talk about raises.
So I will talk about this form a totally selfish perspective.
If you say you want to help others then commit to helping yourself first so you have something to offer. POINT BLANK
Now, your first desire will be to point others who are not perfect in health. WARNING that’s your ego taking attention off your commitment and using others as a scape goat.
Nice try, how do I know all this? Again, I always teach what I know, giggle.
Handcuffed to Problems
“I invite you to stop binding yourself, cause this is what you look like trying to win the game of life in handcuffs.”
Rich German is a friend, colleague and lifestyle coach that teaches how to live the life of your dreams. Does that feel friviolous to you? I have heard some say that. Here is my response…when you communicate, operate and participate out of fear you get doo-doo.
Is that the result you are going for?
Those of you who resonate with what Rich and I are talking about have recognized that we are in a time in history where the more of us that SEE, take responsibility to step up our game and then turn around and bring others along with us KNOW this is what we are suppose to be doing in today’s so called economy.
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