Shouldn't this be discovering and engaging people's passions? I try and keep track of what other folks are looking for or potential solutions to problems that they are wrestling with. But I haven't formalized the process to the extent that you have.
Eiso Kant
· 1 year ago
I agree with you. I think that's definitely a big part of it. I called it Creating Passionate People because I wanted to bring out the value in it. Helping others, engaging conversations and adding value to other people's life is incredibly rewarding on its own. Unfortunately time is limited and the statement "It's not what you do, it's who you know" is very true. I don't believe in showing interest in others while actually having an ulterior motive. I believe in being genuine and in the value of conversation. Surrounding yourself with people who want you to be successful because they are passionate about you. This will lead to real contacts who will want to genuinely help you out.
By working on building brief connections into real contacts, you soon realize who these people are and you start finding them all across the web.
Taisha
· 1 year ago
Love the article and the purpose behind it. I especially like the categorization because what most people keep asking about social media is - and then what? We connect via Twitter and then what? You express succinctly that twitter, blogging, etc are just other business tools that allow you to discover the interests of people you have contacted, however briefly. If you can then track their interests, somewhat easily, I think you can provide more value to your contacts and, eventually, they to you.
I also agree with the Excel spreadsheet sounding too much like work.
Andrew
· 1 year ago
Good points - but I question the use of Excel to track this. I thought there were some Outlook plugins that would keep track of these types of contacts for you - eliminating the need for Excel.
Keeping up with people doesn't need to be difficult - it just means you have to be organized on who everyone is <g>
Eiso Kant
· 1 year ago
You are right, Excel is a bit clumsy for this. I am not an Outlook user so I would have to find a web based alternative. I used 37Signal's Highrise a while ago but found it hard to have a good overview. If I find a good alternative I will post it here and let you know.
Andrew
· 1 year ago
Consider bList
Peter Urban
· 1 year ago
Cool post. Staying in touch with your contacts, network and friends and stying on top of your business development opportunities is what our new product Doorbell is all about. I hope to get you as a beta tester and get your feedback http://www.smibs.com
David Niall Wilson
· 1 year ago
I think this is the front end of what is possible with social networking. As an author, I have struggled for years - been on the net since it was all text - trying to figure out how to network my words to a larger audience. Traditional advertising is - in the creative arts - limited to who the suits push hardest. The only way to break through to that level is to make a visible wave in the world's ocean - I think careful networking can do it.
One of the things I find crucial is that people do as you have begun to do - comment on the sites of others, spread the links and use the grand domino effect of networking to its fullest.
The other key, of course, is content that - when you finally draw readers in range of - holds their interest.
DNW
Eiso Kant
· 1 year ago
think you've identified the hardest problem, "when you finally draw readers in range of - holds their interest. "
Having a one hit wonder is easy but keeping people interested is incredibly hard. There are only a dozen blogs I loyally read every day. If you want to be one of those blogs, out of the millions out there, you need to build a relationship with your readers. I think I am off to a good start but time will tell if I can continue to interest you.
xadness
· 1 year ago
Hi Eiso,
Am glad you got the book. I hope you like it. If you do, I will send you the 'part two' : SuperNetworking for Sales Pro's hehe.
All Comments
By working on building brief connections into real contacts, you soon realize who these people are and you start finding them all across the web.
I also agree with the Excel spreadsheet sounding too much like work.
Keeping up with people doesn't need to be difficult - it just means you have to be organized on who everyone is <g>
One of the things I find crucial is that people do as you have begun to do - comment on the sites of others, spread the links and use the grand domino effect of networking to its fullest.
The other key, of course, is content that - when you finally draw readers in range of - holds their interest.
DNW
Having a one hit wonder is easy but keeping people interested is incredibly hard. There are only a dozen blogs I loyally read every day. If you want to be one of those blogs, out of the millions out there, you need to build a relationship with your readers. I think I am off to a good start but time will tell if I can continue to interest you.
Am glad you got the book. I hope you like it. If you do, I will send you the 'part two' : SuperNetworking for Sales Pro's hehe.
I love your passion & enthusiasm.