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Monday Monday So Good to Me
I leave very early in the morning for Hutchinson, Kansas. The 140 Character Conference is on Monday — and I’m one of the speakers. If you want to follow along live, simply go to http://140conf.com and that black box with the logo in it is where you can follow along. I’m scheduled to go on…
Read MoreCelebrating an Anniversary
Two years ago today I was laid off from a 9 to 5 job. I made a commitment to spend 24 months learning what social media is, using it and creating a difference. Here’s what I’ve learned in those two years: Twitter is more than talking about what you are doing Blogging can change your…
Read MoreHeavy Hitters Head to Hutch
Monday November 1, the Fox Theatre in Hutchinson Kansas will be the host to some of the most cutting edge personalities in the online universe. Hosted by Jeff Pulver and Becky McCray, the 140 Character Conference is coming to small town America. These conferences have been hosted in cities like New York, London and Tel…
Read MoreWellness Warriors
“It’s a spiritual thirst and a spiritual hunger that was I trying to fulfill with empty calories. And I was killing myself.” Frank Ferrante September 29th a group of us are heading to Des Moines to see Frank Ferrante in his movie May I Be Frank. May I Be Frank documents the transformation of Frank…
Read More140 Character Conference
140 Character Conference Just what is the 140 Character Conference? Why would I want to go? How does the day roll out? How can I be a speaker? These are all questions I’ve received in the past couple of weeks. Let’s answer them! What is the 140 Character Conference? The 140 Characters Conference at the…
Read MoreI went to a garden party
I went to a garden party to reminisce with my old friends A chance to share old memories and play our songs again When I got to the garden party, they all knew my name No one recognized me, I didn’t look the same But it’s all right now, I learned my lesson well. You…
Read MoreUnretreat – Just Get Away
It’s a good idea to get away from it all. But sometimes you can’t get away from work. Out of those two thoughts the first Unretreat was born. Becky had been kicking the idea around for a few years. I grabbed a hold of it and tried to plan a large unretreat – didn’t work. …
Read MoreI Love a Parade!
It’s summertime. What are you doing in your community to promote your business? Here’s an idea — get in a parade. That’s right — gussy up that old jalopy and be in a parade. While you are at it, take a lot of pictures and talk to some other people in the parade. Meet folks…
Read MoreTourism Currents – Best Training Practices
Are you trying to ride the wave known as social media, but are not quite sure how to make it all work? Do you plan events, coordinate schedules, reach out locally and globally for new customers, get things done? Becky McCray and Sheila Scarborough have created Tourism Currents – designed specifically for tourism folks. Visit…
Read MoreUpdate on the Summit – or How We Listened to You
Image by niclindh via Flickr There’s a lot of people out in the blogosphere talking about listening. Chris Brogan, over at Open Forum Business said “Listening gives you something to do. You can listen for complaints and problems and try to fix them.” I am one of the main players at the Small Business Social…
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