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The 5 Reasons to Blog

One of the first things that I encourage people to do when they want to market themselves via social media is to start a blog.  ”But what about facebook, twitter, myspace, youtube, and all the other social media avenues?  I want to jump on the band wagon and get in that space now!  What can [...]


5 Questions for Jennifer Goode of JGoode Designs

JGoode Designs is gifts and apparel featuring original illustrations, photography and art design by Jennifer Goode. Cute and girly themed items are the primary focus. I would consider Jennifer a social marketing ninja, both on-line and off, as she can be found anywhere and every where.  You can check her out at jgoodedesigns.com.
She took [...]


An Idea: Everybody Poops.

This is a marketing idea I had for the average “Joe the Plumber.”  As a way to give something back to the plumber’s best customers, give the children’s book, “Everyone Poops.”  Include the plumbing company name and contact info on the inside cover with a nice printed sticker.  Even if the clients don’t have children, [...]


Listening and My Recent Drug Arrest!

In follow up to my post Tuesday on listening, apparently I have been arrested for drugs!
I have my name set up in all the trackers, so this story involving another Nathan McGee being part of a drug bust popped up in a bunch of them.  It is funny what you will find.
Very important to note [...]


My #2 Tip of Social Media Marketing

In follow up to my post “My #1 Tip for Social Media Marketing,” I provide tip #2…
Listen!
People want to feel important (tip #1) and one of the best ways to do that is to show that you are willing to give your time and listen to them.  But just listening to individuals doesn’t cut it.

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