Trey Pennington the Father of Social Media Professor Goes Deep with Breakthrough Business Strategies Radio

Friday, February 5, 2010 20:07

Posted in category Bucket List, Radio Shows

Trey Pennington Spitball Marketing

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)

RADIO SHOW HERE (CLICK)

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.

Are You A Social Media Horses Ass

Here is the Avatar he was speaking about, giggle.

Now, before you laugh can I ask you a honest question and get an honest answer?

Are you sure you are not a horses ass online? Just saying, keep seeing Tweeps, Facebook friends etc…who do not get what it means to Connect, Content, Conversations and Commerce ™ Trey’s motto.

You will love learning Trey’s affinity for Mom & Pop companies to beat out the Big Guys. (another one of those things we connected with-like minds do collaborate well and there is a gold nugget in there for you)

He has a book coming out in March called Spitball Marketing.(sorry no link yet, when I get one you will be first to know) Trey has been one of the most quietly influential social media experts in our country. England took notice though, he will be going back to Like Minds and unveiling his book there.

RADIO SHOW HERE (CLICK)

We will get down and dirty and discuss what is coming down the pike for social media and business owners. Love your questions in the mix, you can send them to me at thebreakthroughspecialist@gmail.com or tweet LIVE @prosperitygal now through Monday morning.

This week we will be bringing the radio show to you LIVE from the Get Motivated Seminar-so cross your fingers we can get some of the speakers to talk to us for a few minutes.

Here is what I know for sure.

Social Media Overwhelm

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Having been asked to speak more on a local basis, I am noticing people are so hungry for “What is Social Media and I Don’t get it”. Then I will see some inexperienced in successfully using social media to drive business (they participate in social media but that is not their area of strength or expertise) “well you need to blog and tweet and get on facebook and linkedin”. Are you seeing your own head spin yet? Who wouldn’t with all that thrown at them and it is WRONG.

It is far more important to understand WHY to be there-then have a strategy that allows you to maneuver and master one thing at a time. Building upon your successes and taking your strength forward in each space.

If you are confused by all the choices and want to talk with me I have a 30 minute complimentary consultation I offer to help listeners gain clarity around how and where social media will benefit them and their clients.

From there you can continue to being in the learning mode or those who are ready to take action and receive results-you can hire me to help you craft a success Social Media Blueprint. I recognize that everyone moves at their own pace. I honor and continue to give to the community by bringing you the finest minds in business success mindset and web 2.0 tool, techniques and strategies.

Remember when you are ready the teacher always appears. Have you noticed who is answered your requests?

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