Since we offer training to professional organizers, and other service based professionals, we had to get some answers on this new phenomenon that is changing the way small businesses market their business.  We had an Embrace Social Media, a TeleSummit a few months ago and it was a huge success and I learned so much on each of the eight expert calls.  How to use  LinkedIn to find and make new connection and how to use social media and still manage to get all your other work done. 

Our Embrace Social Media, a  TeleSummit Audios and Transcripts will be available soon, so stay tuned or email us at info@aredbench.com to be the first to hear of their release.  But in the meantime, here are a few of my own takeaways from the event. 

• 90% Is Showing Up:  One of our experts,  Dan McComb on the topic of the The Social Media Phenomenon, said show up and be consistent.  If your going to start a blog or post on Twitter then do it consistently.  You can decide what that means for you, but show up and be present with your social media usage.  By doing so you will more quickly become a trustworthy expert people come to rely on. 
• Enjoy It:  Like everything else, you don’t have to to anything you don’t want to.  Expert Nancy Marmolejo, whose topic was How to Turn Followers Into Fans (and Fans Into Leads!) With Social Networking said be sure you’re enjoying social media or people will not find you genuine.  Social media is very transparent and people can see right through you, so be genuine and either like what you’re doing or leave it. 

It’s up to you if you want to participate, but there is a lot of opportunity out there and the world has certainly become a lot smaller with so many friends waiting for more information.

We will launch the Embrace Social Media, a  TeleSummit Audios and Transcripts one at a time or you can get all eight very soon!  More details coming soon!

Our Embrace Social Media, a  TeleSummit Audios and Transcripts will be available soon, so stay tuned or email us at info@aredbench.com to be the first to hear of their release.  But in the meantime, here are a few of my own takeaways from the event. 

• Start with a blog first.  If you are heading down the path of social media, the first step is to get a blog so you own all your intellectual property.   If everything you write is on Facebook or Twitter, you don’t own your material.  Create a blog and then link your blog to the various social media tools.  For help getting started purchase and listen to our class called How to Plan, Build and Promote Your Blog with Blog Expert and 2 Time NAPO Conference Speaker Rich Brooks. 
• Add Value:   If you are using social media solely for the purpose of personal use, then sure post that your child just pooped himself.  But if you are using social media for your business think about how you can add value and what would attract people to your.  What problems or challenges do your followers have and how can you provide some help and solutions. 

It’s up to you if you want to participate, but there is a lot of opportunity out there and the world has certainly become a lot smaller with so many friends waiting for more information.

We will launch the Embrace Social Media, a  TeleSummit Audios and Transcripts one at a time or you can get all eight very soon!  More details coming soon!

I wanted to share one learning from each session and from Dan’s session my key learning was to avoid looking at Social Media as a campaign or a tactic, but rather as the way I do business.  I now want to use social media to way provide value, build my reputation and increase my customer base in a way I have not been able to do before. 

Thank you so much for being on the call Dan.  It was fantastic and we learned so much.  Continue to check our website and blog for more information regarding social media.  I have a feeling we are only at the beginning of the topic.

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The reason TeleSummits works so well is your get expert information without having to leave your office.  No need to fly anywhere, stay in a hotel or pay for meals on the road.  Just sit in your office and call-in at the scheduled time to hear each one of our amazing Social Media Experts.  How awesome is that?  

Register nowto take advantagse of earlybird pricing which ends May 20th.

Click here to see our line-up of social media experts, but imagine how powerful it will be to have SEVEN of the smartest, thriving, trail blazers in social media at One Event!

We will be in Orlando all week at the NAPO Conference, but watch out for the TeleSummit to go live later this week.

We are really excited that we will be officially announcing our social media TeleSummit very soon.  A TeleSummit is similar to attending a mutli-day conference all from the comforts of your own home telephone.  Our TeleSummit, From Prospects to Profits: Thriving Using Social Media, will include seven (we added a bonus speaker) social media experts who will teach you a soical media skill, tool or technique in 75 minutes.

Imagine how powerful it will be to have SEVEN of the smartest, successful, trail blazers in the social media industry gathered to talk about what works, what doesn’t work, how to get started and become highly successful, more profitable and better known in your industry. 

Here is who we have lined up so far…

• Dan and Lara McComb:  Founders of online social networking tool Biznik will kick off our TeleSummit with topic The Social Media Phenomenon. 
• Dan Hollings:  One of the internets most sought after marketing consultants, Dan will share How to “Tweet” Your Way to Profits.
• Nancy Marmolejo: The award winning founder of Viva Visibility will discuss How to Turn Followers Into Fans (and Fans Into Leads!)
• Gillian Muessig:  President of SEOmoz, who provides companies around the world with consulting, Internet marketing and search engine optimization services.  Topic is SEO Tips and & Tricks: Ideas so Juicy, You’ll Need a Napkin!
• Mhairi Petrovic:  Founder of OutSmarts and blog expert.  Topic is
  Using a Blog to Expand Your Marketplace. 
• Chip Lambert:  of Network2Networth, is a Business Development expert Using Linkedin To Leverage Existing Relationships.

We are still working through the details and titles may change, but the stage is set and we are busting at the seams.  We are thrilled to have a team of experts on board for the TeleSummit. We are still searching for a Facebook expert who wants to share their knowledge with a thirsty audience.  Let us know if you are interested at info@aredbench.com.