Follow Friday on Twitter #17

Happy Friday and Happy September! I missed a few weeks of my follow Friday posts and I am happy to be back and share with you 5 up and coming blogs and the bloggers who make them possible. Friday is a fun day on Twitter to help your friends and followers to connect with even more people. You can see all the #FF posts I have done on my blog in the category section or by going to http://budurl.com/FFcatagory Take a peek at the following blogs and see if you can find a new like minded friend!

Follow @JudyMick and her blog is at http://Judy-Mick.com Judy has some amazing discipline! She is an entrepreneur with a big heart and vast experience. Her blog is filled with great info and ideas to help anyone looking to build or grow a business.

Follow @Pams33 (Pamela Evbota) and her blog is at http://LadiesNetworking.com/blog Pam is a helpingpreneur who works with women who are at a cross road and need support finding their passion and purpose. Her blog is all about information and valuable resources for entrepreneurs.

Follow @GeorgeABurks and his blog is at http://GeorgeArthurBurks.com George has built a detailed blog on how to make a passive income with membership sites. He loves to share his online journey with others to help them take action and explore building recurring income.

Follow @IndieBizChicks (Chrissy Herron) and her blog is at http://IndieBizChicks.com Chrissy offers great business and marketing information for the women who’d rather work for themselves, than to work for ‘the man’. Her blog is creative and cool. Check out the tools and resources tab.

Follow @LisbethTanz and her blog is at http://SavvyFreelanceWriters.com Lisbeth is making things happen! This blog is for you if you are interested in learning skills in the area of networking, mindset and of course, writing. Lisbeth covers a great number of topics that will support you with creating success for yourself.

Bloggers love to connect with new people. Share your feedback and comments and make new friends!

Why Is 2000 Followers On Twitter So Important?

I have recently launched a Twitter video series to explain and show people everything that is possible with Twitter. I wanted to make sure that everybody had an opportunity to get a birds eye view of why Twitter has been such an amzing business tool. It is such a surprise that more people are not using it. I agree that when you first take a peek it is a bit odd and hard to follow. But it is vital to any business today to make the time to figure it out.

2000 is a really important number of followers to achieve. It is important for 2 reasons, one, Twitter has a rule that you can’t follow more then 2000 people until 2000 or more people are following you, and two, because if you are only following and being followed by a few people then you miss the opportunity to enjoy the tweets and resources that could be streaming through your time line. Also, it is a threshold number that means you are a serious user and that you mean business.

You will probably follow a few major thought leaders or business superstars in your niche, and if you are not following a large number of people you will become overwhelmed when you only see the same people posting and you see 10-20 posts a time from that person. That would not be possible if you were following a few thousand people. Twitter is a gold mine of valuable resources and well suited prospects. You have to stick with it and grow your numbers to personally experience this value.

A large number of Twitter users stop using Twitter after the first month because they just don’t get it. I think that is a huge misfortune because I have have personally had such amazing outcomes. I have met people that I would never of otherwise had the opportunity to meet. People who support me, encourage me, and who share great resources for key information that moves me and my business forward. Also I have connected with people and made money or attracted new clients based solely on Twitter.

I love Twitter and I am a raving fan. I’d be happy and honored to help you have the same or better expeience. I have a free 17 minute video that I’d like to share with you that will offer a helpful overview to get you started or get you to 2000 followers. Http://TreasureTwitterMap.com

Follow Friday On Twitter #15

Today was a very full and busy day for me and I was worried about getting my follow Friday blog post out. Friday is a special day on Twitter and a special day for my blog. On Twitter it is a day that friends introduce each other and expand their connections. On my blog I highlight 5 fabulous people that you may want to follow and get to know better. I share some details about them here and invite you to visit their blogs for a closer peek at who they are. Happy #FF follow Friday to you! I hope it has been an amazing day! This is very late for me to be getting a blog post out, but better late then never, right?

Follow @LifeCoachLydiaH and her blog is at http://AttentionDeficitDisorderInAdults.com Lydia has created an awesome informational platform to share all kinds of great ideas and information. She talks about things like getting organized, staying motivated and mind mapping to name just a few. Lydia comes from a deep and passionate place of wanting to serve and offer great guidance.

Follow @KrisHatch and her blog is at http://LivingTraderJoes.com Kristin loves all things Trader Joe’s! This blog is about helping you put good food on the table, and good wine too in a fast, creative and economical way. There are some wonderful tips and ideas on this blog. Warning: you may get hungry and get into the mood to cook something up.

Follow @SuzanneHolman  and her blog is at http://www.alzheimersinthefamily.com/blog/ Suzanne is passionate about supporting women to have optimal brain power and live a full and joyous life as an ageless women. Her blog is filled with love, experience and great wisdom. Suzanne shares a variety of great tips and ideas and she also has a great selection of professional interviews. Enjoy!

Follow @calicore3 (Corey R. Jackson) and you will find his fun and inspirational blog is located at http://CashFromHomeOvernight.com/wordpress Corey is a man on a mission and a man with a plan. You will find some great rants about Internet marketing, relationships, social media and more. Corey has a thirst for knowledge and enjoys sharing his thought and findings with his community.

Follow @ExpressiveTech (Scott Irwin) and his blog is at http://ExpressiveTech.com Scott has a great looking blog that is a great resource for anyone who would like to better understand and use technology. He will share with you how to leverage your communication and talk about training that can help you in your search for personal and professional improvement. He style is friendly and helpful

Follow Friday On Twitter #12

Here are some great blogs for you to check out that are filled with great information and helpful hints. Every Friday I choose 5  people from Twitter to spotlight as great new friends to follow. Take some time to get to know them, follow them on Twitter and check out their blogs. If you see anything you like be sure to let them know. Bloggers love comments. Happy Follow Friday on Twitter #FF!!

Follow @SpeakingWizard (Virginia Avery) and her blog is at http://YourSpeakingPower.com Virginia has an exciting background in acting, TV and public relations. She is a communications specialist who works with business people to make their speaking more profitable. The posts on her blog are of great value and fun to read. Virginia is passionate, professional and positive!

Follow @MavenSophie (Sophie Benshitta) and her blog is at http://ListBuildingHowTo.com/blog Sophie is a great resource and her blog is filled with helpful tips and ideas for list building, information product creation, traffic and mindset. She tells it like it is and holds nothing back. She is out in the trenches working hard everyday and sharing her findings with you. Sophie is helpful, outgoing and creative!

Follow @bernardoChris and his blog is at http://ChrisBernardoBlog.com Chris is a really cool guy and you’ll love his blog. He is happily unemployed and makes a great living online and helps others to do the same. Hi blog is overflowing with helpful resources, ideas and really great content!! Chris had a great family, loves to travel and loves food! This blog is a new favorite of mine. Chris is resourceful, outgoing and selfless!

Follow @Eat2Live411 (Kwin Black) and her blog is at http://SimpleNutritionTips.com Kwin is a licensed dietitian and nutritionist who is on a mission to clarify confusing and conflicting nutritional information. Her blog is a great resource filled with very informative videos. This is a great site to bookmark if you have set a goal to become healthier and more aware of the foods you put into your body. Kwin is knowledgeable, supportive and healthy!

Follow @RobH_MidLifeOp (Rob Horlock) and his blog is at http://MidLifeOp.blogspot.com Rob has a unique blog related to midlife opportunities. This blog offers stimulation and support for anyone who has hit that crossroad of being a mid lifer. Rob covers many topics including career, finances, health, lifestyle and relationships. There are some great articles here! Rob is positive, upbeat and supportive!

Follow Friday #8

Friday’s sure do seem to come around really quickly! I love to do my follow Friday post and this has become a ritual that I truly enjoy and look forward to! I am excited to know that so many of you look forward to my Friday posts to meet some new friends you can follow on Twitter and some great new blogs to go check out. For a complete list of all my #FF posts, visit: http://budurl.com/FFcatagory

The purpose of follow Friday is to introduce people to one another and share why they may enjoy adding them as someone to follow and sharing the value that they offer. People have gotten carried away with just listing as many people can fit and sending it off, I did that too. But why not take the time to share a bit about each person and what makes them special, and certainly share their blog and help them build up their communities! Here are my top 5 #FF for the week, check them out:

Follow @MyndersGlover and his blog is at http://BusinessBuildingShortcuts.com Mynders and his lovely wife @DebLaQua are friends and colleagues with a real strong insight on what to do to get your business moving forward and growing fast. Their innovative ideas will keep you inspired and help you to move forward! Mynders is super smart, thoughtful and very helpful! (this was a 2 for 1, cool!!)

Follow @SmallBizMuse (Michelle Shaeffer) and her blog is at http://MichelleShaeffer.com Michelle’s blog is filled with useful and valuable information. The colors are great and her calm attitude makes it comfortable to hang out there for awhile so you don’t miss anything. Michelle is passionate about helping you to find your path and build a business that matters and is on track to grow and be successful. Go ‘meet’ her, Michelle is a muse, creative and supportive!

Follow @AngieAtkinson and her blog is at http://InPursuitOfFulfillment.com This blog is law of attraction in all of its glory! Angie touches on everything you’d like to know more about but didn’t know that you didn’t know. You’ll find some wonderful wisdom here. This blog is professional and done very well! Angie is creative, thoughtful and passionate!

Follow @YourNicheBiz (Diane Falvey) and her blog is at http://YourNicheBusinessOnline.com Diane has a unique style and is great with story telling. She makes some really good points that teach and entertain at the same time. Her blog is perfect for business owners who want to be on the cutting edge and put some great ideas into action. Diane is strong, friendly and an expert in her niche!

Follow @AbnormalMarket (Fiona Bosticky) and her blog is at http://AbnormalMarketing.com Fiona’s blog is really refreshing! I just LOVED it!! It is unique and filled with a spirited energy that can only come naturally. Her information and delivery are innovative and even charming. You will find excellent tips on marketing that really matters. Make the time to check this blog out. Fiona is fun, knowledgeable, and outstanding!

Happy Friday, and have a wonderful weekend! What can you do to shine the light on someone else?

Social Media Is A Must To Grow Your Business

If you use social media every week as a way to connect with people you may be very surprised to learn that there is still a large number of people who have not gotten comfortable leveraging social media to expand their business and cultivate new relationships. It is true that more and more people are discovering these sites everyday but the number of people who have not made it a common practice is still a very large number. Many have even set up accounts but because they are new to those sites, they have not put in the time or energy to get familiar with how they work.

To fully utilize social media sites like Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter (the big 3) you’ll want to start with a compelling profile that shares who you are, your personality and what you do. People need people and are regularly looking for like minded people to meet and to do business with. Your profile should include a link to your blog or website where they can learn even more about you.

The next step is finding people that you feel you have something in common with or would like to get to know better. You connect with people by joining the conversation, leaving comments that are relevant and engaging them to communicate with you in return. When you post or update your status make sure it is valuable and helpful content. People love quotes and powerful questions and they also like to peek in and see what you are working on and how it is going for you.

People are really happy to help and love to teach others what they know. Feel free to ask others online what to do and how to do it. Look to join groups that have come together around topics that are of interest to you or that are related to your business or industry. Take the first step and then take small action steps every day! Before you know it, you’ll be the one teaching others and holding their hand while they become more comfortable!

How about you? Are you using social media to connect with others and to grow your business?

If yes, how long would you say you have been using social media and what is your favorite site?

Social Media Offers Profound Opportunities For Great Relationships

Think about someone who was in the prime of their business life 20 years ago. When you compare that to how you do business now one of the most profound differences is the Internet and more specifically, social media. I don’t know about you but I feel very lucky to be doing business in this day and age and I just love social media.

Social media offers us an incredible opportunity to meet like minded people and to build very powerful relationships and alliances. By sitting in your home or office and logging online you can meet people from all walks of life from all over the planet. When you think about it in great detail you can get overwhelmed with how incredible it is.

Networking was the way to forge new relationships and grow your business in past generations and I am happy to say that networking is still alive and well. Now we just have more ways to connect with people and to cultivate relationships. In fact mixing the two together is the perfect formula. It is great to meet people in person at events and conferences and then to cultivate and maintain those relationships by keeping in touch online. It is just so much easier to follow up and to stay connected.

The opportunities to meet great people and develop stronger relationships are all around you. What will you do to start the conversation? What will you do to connect and get to know more about them? Social media is a wonderful place is you have a plan and work your plan. Be positive, be a resource, introduce people and find out what they are working on so you can support them. Know what your goal is with meeting new people online and then get in and get out.

What are the opportunities you’d like to create or capture by using social media?

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Relationship Building With Like Minded People

When you play big and want great things for yourself you wake up one day and realize you are in the company of some of the greatest people. If you are attending seminars, taking classes and workshops or even attending online events how could you not be meeting like minded people? These new friends are a great resource.

They are willing to do what it takes as well and have some big ideas and goals of their own. From the people you have been meeting over the past year, who have you really connected with? Do you know what it is that they are working towards and what their biggest goals are? Find out and start encouraging them, start paying attention where and how you can support them with some inspiration or a resource.

You’ll make some strong relationships with some people who are growing at the same speed you are and you will no doubt receive the same level of encouragement and support in return. So many of my clients express a need and desire to make friends with positive and supportive people especially when they are going in a new direction and growing and are not receiving the encouragement they need from the people that are currently closest to them.

Today, take some time to reach out to 3 people and find out what they are working on? Let them know that you would like to support them and for them to keep in touch with you about their progress. Of course don’t leave it to them to check in with you, reach out to them at least once a week to offer encouragement. Also do what you can to promote what they are working on through your social media channels and your community emails.

If you don’t know who you would or could reach out to then you need to get out and network as well as attend industry events. Like minded people who see big things in their future are a big part of your own growth and development, so make it a priority!