This week for our She Said, He Said posts we decided to tackle use of services like Twunfollow to grow a following or curate your network. I lead off today with my take and Shelby will follow up tomorrow. Due to the kickoff of football season with a Packer's game tomorrow, #shehechat will not take … [Read more...]
Being sticky helps spread your brand
I've been blogging since the middle of 2005. Yet I didn't have a logo for this site until just a couple months ago. A funny thing happened once I settled on a logo. People started to notice me and this site in different ways. For example, after my friends at DogWalkBlog sent me some stickers of … [Read more...]
How social sharing can be a sales tool
Spotify allows you to listen to the playlists your social media friends create and share. While this can save you time when you aren't sure what you want to listen to, it also allows you to get to know a person better. Music can be as personal as religion. Knowing what kind of music a person likes … [Read more...]
The silly and the serious
Running a business is serious but it doesn't mean you can't have a silly side. I'd argue that having a silly side probably makes you a better business person; especially if a big part of your day is interacting with others. Some of the most serious topics are best approached with a dose of … [Read more...]
Social media ROI – Shelby Says
Yesterday, I shared my thoughts about social media ROI from the perspective of a small business owner. Now, it’s Shelby's turn to take the She Said, He Said stage and share her perspective on the topic. And she loves having the last word since she's always right, well until tonight’s #shehechat when … [Read more...]
Social Media ROI – Jim Says
This week for our She Said, He Said posts we decided to tackle social media return on investment (ROI). I lead off today with my take and Shelby will follow up tomorrow. As usual tomorrow’s post will include topics for this week’s #shehechat over on Twitter at 8 p.m. CST each Thursday evening. Yes, … [Read more...]
Even a bad day counts
Yes, sometimes you do have to fake it until you make it. It's important to clarify that when I say fake it I'm talking about making even a bad day count. Sometimes, you need to plow through what needs doing even when you don't want to do it. Pick your bad day tasks carefully You'll have to identify … [Read more...]
Writing every day makes you a better business person
Recently, I had to prepare three letters for the bank. As a small business owner, my personal finances are judged right alongside those of the business. As we worked to refinance our home, the bank wanted to know many of the details about my business. It required writing three separate letters to … [Read more...]
Will I follow you back?
There is no rule, written or unwritten, that requires me to follow, friend or otherwise connect with you in social media just because you connected with me. Even though it takes a bit of time each week I choose to curate my social media networks. I know some folks who do follow everyone back and … [Read more...]
A new use for Twitter lists – Jim Says
Yesterday, Shelby Sapusek shared her thoughts about being afraid of Twitter lists because they might enable her. Now, it's my turn to take the She Said, He Said stage and share my thoughts about Twitter lists. And I love having the last word, well until tonight's #shehechat when Shelby can … [Read more...]
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