tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113657173629080475.post2256794101473002857..comments2023-08-01T11:00:02.721-05:00Comments on At Home With Deb: Dilemma for the network communicatorUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113657173629080475.post-55097475658760175172009-06-30T08:37:47.970-05:002009-06-30T08:37:47.970-05:00Keith has some terrific advice there!
I picked u...Keith has some terrific advice there! <br /><br />I picked up some good advice from Liz Strauss on this same topic, and blogged it in <a href="http://www.smallbizsurvival.com/2008/04/draw-line-between-free-and-paid.html" rel="nofollow">Draw the line between free and paid</a>. <br /><br />We all still face this challenge, no matter what level we're on, so it's worth developing a strong skill set to work with it.Becky McCrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05752231568940350610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113657173629080475.post-40214964045453356972009-06-29T09:14:50.738-05:002009-06-29T09:14:50.738-05:00Think of every good relationship as a seed planted...Think of every good relationship as a seed planted. Not every seed will produce a revenue stream, but every seed will produce fruits. You have planted many seeds. It just might be time to tend the garden and water the plants :) <br /><br />Seeds are relationships. <br /><br />Social Media communication tools are the watering bucket.<br /><br />Twitter and Facebook are massive piles of seeds.<br /><br /><b>Tend to the seeds you've planted. Don't forget to feed and water daily :) </b>Keith Burtishttp://www.keithburtis.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113657173629080475.post-47648767260821204492009-06-29T09:05:06.970-05:002009-06-29T09:05:06.970-05:00Keith,
I love it when you speak in a language that...Keith,<br />I love it when you speak in a language that I can hear! <br />I really do have trouble telling people 'no' and a quick question ends up taking an hour. Still, I do so want to help my tribe too! I do get a big lump in my throat when I think about not answering questions from someone who needs help. <br /><br />I think you are on to something here. I do know that part of the equation for me must be a better way to manage my time. <br /><br />I'm going to answer your response in a post for tomorrow! I'm excited to see what everyone elses take is on this subject as well.<br /><br />As always Keith YOU ROCK!Deb Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14430032493143897531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113657173629080475.post-36057694810790444102009-06-29T08:55:22.139-05:002009-06-29T08:55:22.139-05:00Deb, the blog looks great! Thanks for the mention ...Deb, the blog looks great! Thanks for the mention in the article, but I hope you don't mind a long comment. <br /><br />I agree with your fundamentals, and disagree with the post all at the same time :) <br /><br />I worry about the take-away on this post. <br /><br />When 'I' look at it I see, "Deb is having a tough time scaling social media activities and needs to focus on her income producing activities" This is a very noble message and one I agree with 100%!! Social media does not scale for anyone individual.<br /><br />When someone else who does not know you looks at this post they might see, "Deb wants to continue using social media and her new found expertise but if I want to come to her for advice she is going to have to charge me for it." This is the message that I think gets people in trouble. <br /><br />The reason message number two gets people in trouble is because it breaks my first law of social media. "Never Approach People With an Agenda" Think of your blog as a discussion between you and your network. If they are to get the impression that you must charge them for your time I believe in my humble opinion that you will miss out on the more valued side of social media.<br /><br />You talked about my 1 hour per week that I spend connecting with new people. I'd like to share with your readers my approach to this:<br /><br />1. I never approach any of my new contacts with an agenda.<br /><br />2. I always give of my passion, knowledge and time.<br /><br />3. There hasn't been a single week in the last year where I haven't done this for at least three hours out of my week. Shhhhhh, don't tell anyone.<br />(What else do I have of value right??? Just gave away the farm???)<br /><br />The Selfish Part:<br />1. Talking to people is how I learn. Hearing their trials and tribulations identifies problems that they are having. I don't market a solution to those problems to that individual, but rather stash that in a database. (Companies have the same problems as individuals) I offer my advice t my network for free.<br /><br />2. Out of every five people I chat with I am offered some kind of consulting work, session, speaking gig, or otherwise. These are all income producing. Impress an influential person with your understanding of a topic and they will refer you because you are not directly trying to monetize them and reach in their wallet. (Must be sincere about this)<br /><br />3. I just get so much damn satisfaction out of helping those in my network. (Seth Godin calls it his tribe) I am passionate about helping and hearing the "Click" when someone --Gets it--<br /><br />So in a nutshell, social media to me is not a place to directly "Convert" your contacts, but rather a place to share your story and knowledge of a topic. Done correctly, this will create MUCH bigger returns on time than trying to charge Joe Blow for an hour of "How to use Twitter"<br /><br />The goal for me is to connect as closely with people as possible. Twitter is a 'wave hello in passing' & the phone, skype, or in person is a place to create real relationships. <br /><br />I'm sorry if this is short and doesn't fully explain. If you ever want a guest post I'd be happy to do one. <br /><br />Sending you huge amounts of luck!<br />--KeithKeith Burtishttp://www.keithburtis.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113657173629080475.post-49259366730136940632009-06-29T07:03:17.459-05:002009-06-29T07:03:17.459-05:00You are so right! I also volunteer at the Histori...You are so right! I also volunteer at the Historical Society and am setting up a web presence for them. <br />My best friend and I often trade things - she's with Watkins and Young Living Oils and takes great care of me. <br />I'm excited to work the 1 hour a week concept on Fridays - I think that will be the way to go. We will then see how serious some of these requests are!<br />Thanks Suze for stopping by.Deb Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14430032493143897531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113657173629080475.post-23565764472165259872009-06-29T06:51:19.033-05:002009-06-29T06:51:19.033-05:00I think that 1 hour a week policy is brilliant!
...I think that 1 hour a week policy is brilliant! <br /><br />I have often had similar requests and though it's tough to say no, you're right - business comes first. If I'm giving away for free something that I get paid to do, that DOES make me a sucker. There's one exception though - community work.<br /><br />I am on the Board of Directors for a local video production co-op. I give a few hours a month to this organization, because I believe in what they do and how they encourage local artists. I give lots away for free - advice on how to make their online presence better, how to use social media tools and video to gain membership, donations, and eyeballs. <br /><br />I also volunteer with 12for12k.org and the United Way. I give plenty for free to these groups too, again, because I believe in the causes.<br /><br />It comes down to balance. Never give anything away for ACTUAL free. Always get something in return, whether it's free tickets to an event, a logo/link on the site, or just the good feeling that you know you are contributing to the greater good.Susan Murphyhttp://suzemuse.canoreply@blogger.com