It’s all about you
Posted by Sunshine web in Sunshine Coast Web Design, tags: Social Media Marketing
My good friend Michael Todd threw down this challenge (Above) on facebook yesterday. The point Michael (Who is an exceptional Twitter Coach) was trying to make is that most people get on Twitter with nothing but self promotion in mind. So they jump in boots and all, and start blasting out their message like so many so called experts tell them they should and then wonder why they aren’t inundated with inquiries about their products and services.
I will let Michael explain his train of thought further…
“Cool Adam. Supporting your competitors in public adds credibilty and brings goodwill to your industry. Bad mothing each other has the opposite effect
How many people who started Twitter and then gave up actually gave it 2 hours a week for say 3 months??
And even if they did how much of that time did they spend promoting others rather than simply promoting themselves??”
What unfortunately happens next is that they end up in the scrap heap of twitter user’s that fail and quickly dismiss twitter as a complete waste of time and effort.
But what if they took another approach?
The approach above that Michael suggested!! Instead of using the the self promotion model like a bull at a gate, they started out (on twitter) actually giving something first. Expecting nothing in return!! Do you think that this might have a greater impact impact on their success with twitter??
When I first talk to business owners about any social media medium, I always explain to them that these platforms like twitter are a far more powerful tool when it is someone else using them to promote your business instead of you using it for self promotion.
Now I am a big believer (Largely due to advice from my Father) that I can’t just tell you to go out and do this with your business unless I am prepared to do it myself. Before I moved into supervision/management positions Dad gave me this one piece of advice that has worked over and over again and I have built my whole people manangemnet skills around. Are you ready for it? It’s highly complex! Those of you that know me know I don’t do complex, as I believe KISS is far more effective. Dad said to me…
“Never ask someone to do something that you wouldn’t be prepared to do yourself”
That’s it, nice and simple! But guess what? It works!!!!
So that is exactly what I am going to do today thanks to my Dad’s advice and Michael’s challenge. Below are the people that I interact with on Twitter and Facebook, people that have been a huge support to me and that I can always rely on for advice and encouragement.
Social Media cross promotion particularly for small location based business is already vitally important, and is going to continue to be so well into the future IMHO. I have been exceptionally lucky to have found or been introduced to some truly very generous individuals both through Twitter and Facebook and I can’t keep them a secret from you any longer! Please just let me make one more point that really stands out with all of these guys….
They all have a very clear core message, so that when you check them out you know exactly what they do and how your business is going to benefit from using their products and services. Anyway enough with the text the best way for me to introduce them to you is to review all of their sites on the video’s below. I will also post links to their websites and twitter profiles below.
Remember these guys are the best of the best and I have no hesitation in recommending any of them to you!!!
Cheers Beanie
Find Michael on these links
Find Kiki on these links
Find Annie Infinite on these links
This post is live and in the process of being finished…….
Next up three great Real businesses (Not Social Media or Internet based!! LOL)
Will add their links tomorrow I need to go to bed!!
Find Trailer Campers on these links…
Find Guurrbi Tour on these links
Find Culgoa Point Beach Resort on these links…
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Cheers Beanie. The very large majority of people just do not get this so it is awesome you are embracing the concept.
One recommendation or promotion from a respected person is worth dozens of messages of self promotion
Hey Adam
*shucks* Thanks for the kind words. Anyone considering getting their web presence out there would be in safe hands with you. Why? One of the major skills needed for success in this industry is being able to walk the walk and not just talk the talk.
You, (and for those reading this – I have not met Adam in person, just via Twitter and now Facebook) definitely walk the walk. You are active in most mediums and the practical lessons you have learned will serve your clients well.
I do accept friend requests on Twitter and Facebook The more the merrier – we all have something to give and to learn with others!
Kiki
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Guess I’m going to have to get to know Kiki because the other 2 you have recommended I DO know and think you are right on! What a great way to promote others with the screen capture of their sites and your voice! Very powerful stuff! Good job Beanie… have to get to know you better… and to Michael, Kiki and Annie great work!
LOVE
Deb Ducic
GutZt Woman!
Hey Debbie
Thanks for stopping by and for leaving such great feedback. I have been very luck to find Michael, Kiki and Annie through social networks. They are truly all very generous individuals, and are shining examples of the quality people that you can meet online.
Cheers Beanie
Great article, thank you.
I love to see others giving thanks where and when it is due. Call me old fashioned however I was always taught to acknowledge a gift, and that is exactly what it is when information or referrals are so freely given. The internet and particularly the social media sites are a fabulous medium/tool for gaining invaluable assistance and mentoring and even friendships. I am very lucky to have meet literally hundreds of others who have been willing to chat, share and like me and my business during my journey. Especially people like Annie, who I have meet personally and Michael who I regularly chat with.
Thank you:)
Cheers
Marney Perna
Kinique
Great article, thank you Beanie
I love to see others giving thanks where and when it is due. Call me old fashioned however I was always taught to acknowledge a gift, and that is exactly what it is when information or referrals are so freely given. The internet and particularly the social media sites are a fabulous medium/tool for gaining invaluable assistance and mentoring and even friendships. I am very lucky to have meet literally hundreds of others who have been willing to chat, share and like me and my business during my journey. Especially people like Annie, who I have meet personally and Michael who I regularly chat with.
Thank you:)
Cheers
Marney Perna
Kinique
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Hey Marney
Thanks for such a positive comment. I to have been very fortunate to meet some truly exceptional individuals through online mediums such as facebook and twitter. It all comes back to the effort you are prepared to put in, when you spend quality time interacting with quality people the rewards are enormous.
Cheers Beanie
Hey Kiki
Thanks for the kind words, one of the main reason’s I did decide to venture into this industry was because of a local so called “SEO expert” that was sprouting complete rubbish. I have worked very hard towards always walking my talk, so your feedback means a great deal to me. Have added your facebook link to the post as well.
Cheers Beanie
lol! Hope it wasn’t me the SEO Expert sprouting rubbish ;-P
I spout lots of rubbish but rarely of the SEO kind. haha..Good work Beanie!
Debbie – Let’s hook up – See previous comment a la spouting et al
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Defiantly not you Kiki
Wow! Thank you Beanie! We’re honoured and humbled to be included in your best of the best, and we cleaned the bus this morning with BIG smiles on our faces
) so thank you for putting them there!
We have really met some truly awesome people on Facebook and Twitter and you are right up there with the best of them. An honour to know you and thank you for sharing so much with us and for supporting us too.
Judy & Willie
Hey Judy and Willie
Glad it put a smile on your face. I love seeing businesses using social media sites so well. There are so many businesses out there that could learn so much just from observing the way you guys interact on Twitter and Facebook!!
Cheers Beanie
Hey Kiki Thanks for the kind words, one of the main reason’s I did decide to venture into this industry was because of a local so called “SEO expert” that was sprouting complete rubbish. I have worked very hard towards always walking my talk, so your feedback means a great deal to me. Have added your facebook link to the post as well. Cheers Beanie