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The #1 Thing that Matters When Purchasing Conference Bridge Line Services
In a previous post, I documented the problem I've run into using free conference bridge line services. As a virtual event host, you're losing sales because some of your prospects and customers can't call into them. I now rely heavily on paid conference bridge line...
Why Free Conference Bridge Line Services Suck
Over the past week, I've had trouble connecting to any bridge number that starts with the area codes 712 or 218. When I call conference bridge line services in these 2 area codes, one of the following happens: It tells me that the access code is no good (even though...
Coaching Boom 2010
It's amazing how many coaches continue to "hunt" for new clients using the same strategies that were used 5-10 years ago! Imagine what it would be like to stand out, attract more clients, and create a thriving coaching business - despite almost 250,000 coaches...
Social Media Isn’t Marketing, It’s a Mindset
When I was 30-years old, I had an awakening. I had gone through my 20s very angry about many things. When I finally reached the big 3-0, I was: Single after ending a 5-year relationship Back in church after not stepping foot in one for over 8-years Hopelessly bouncing...
What Dating & Being Vulnerable Has Taught Me About Using Social Media
Elizabeth PW, a faculty member of the 2010 Social Media Telesummit, recently wrote 2 blog posts that got me thinking. Actually, her blog makes me think all the time. However, there were 2 things that she wrote recently that is prompting this blog post: As a woman, I...
Why the Number of Followers, Friends and Connections No Longer Matter
I used to be very obsessed with the numbers. It started in high school. I was one of those kids you hated in math class who could carry the one (Dee you'd want to avoid me) and do fractions without a calculator. I was the one the math teacher called on when no one...
Am I Less Authentic Because I Outsource & Automate Social Media Tasks?
I'm often amazed at how some measure authenticity in social media. Utterly amazed. I've heard some people say that if you don't push the publish button on your blog, type and publish your tweets in Twitter and update your status in LinkedIn, then you're not using...
2010 Virtual Event Predictions
I'll admit it - I'm not a futurist. I'm not that good at predicting future trends, so I leave that to friends like Nancy Marmolejo and Mitch Joel. I am one of those early adopters, the ones who listen to the innovators, then launch into action. But I digress. I've...
What Cartoon Villains Can Teach You About Planning a Virtual Event
I admit - I love cartoons of the super hero variety. Nothing beats a man in tights who's out to save the world. Batman, Spiderman, Justice League, He-Man, you name it, cartoon heroes are just so fun to watch. And no matter which cartoon hero I watch, there's always a...