Like most writers, I consider myself a card-carrying introvert. When they invented work-at-home from your computer, I felt like I'd gone to Heaven.
Now along comes "Social Media" ... and to tell the truth, it's still an introvert's paradise! What a great way to network. Besides the fact there are no breakfasts to eat and business cards to exchange with insurance agents and car salesmen, it's really a fun way to connect with other people and get your business known.
Quite frankly, I was a big smirker when people talked about Facebook. But I've come to love it... here's why...
Social Media and Social Networking are no longer considered fads. To have a successful business in this day and age, you must be willing and able to leverage online tools like blogs, video, podcasting, and social networking sites like Facebook and Myspace.
If this feels a tad overwhelming, I don't blame you. There's a lot of information to keep up with. How do you make an intelligent decision about what tools to use for YOUR business?
That's why the Social Media Telesummit is going to be an important event to attend on your telephone.
Beginning February 20, for 8 days, you can learn from the pros in the social media arena what all the huff and puff is about and what exactly do you need to know and do for your business.
Yep, The Blog Squad will be there presenting on Blogging and Branding. You'll also learn about podcasting, Second Life, social networking, etc., etc. (I've posted the schedule below). The idea behind these presentations is that they are action oriented, how-to, 45 minute talks which includes Q&A from the audience.
Leesa Barnes, the brains and organizer behind the Telesummit has done a fantastic job putting it all together and we are honored to be part of the show. We did a 60 minutes preview call with Leesa about 7 Social Networking Tools - listen here.
Check out the list of presenters and topics and then register today.
Thanks to Krishna De and Kate Trgovac for posting this list that I copied.
Speakers
- Scott Allen - www.thevirtualhandshake.com
- Darren Barefoot & Julie Szabo - www.socialmediaready.com
- Paul Colligan - www.paulcolligan.com
- Jody Colvard - www.funmoneygood.com
- Paul Copcutt - www.squarepegsolution.com
- Krishna De - www.krishnade.com
- Anna Farmery - http://www.theengagingbrand.com
- Terry Green - www.myfastype.com
- Penny Haynes - www.1stpod.com
- Christina Hills - www.shoppingcartqueen.com
- Karin Hoegh - www.podblog.dk
- Sherman Hu - www.shermanlive.com
- Jan Janzen - www.janjanzen.com
- Kylie Johnson - www.csiro.au
- MaryPat Kavanagh - www.queenofmarketing.com
- Milana Leshinsky - www.milana.com
- Scott Paton - www.podcasting-unleashed.com
- Michele PW - www.michelepw.com
- Ron Rosenberg - www.qualitytalk.com
- Yaro Starak - www.blogmastermind.com
- Tynisha Thompson - www.booksavvymedia.com
- Kate Trgovac - www.mynameiskate.ca
- Jason Van Orden - www.jasonvanorden.com
- Paul Vogelzang - www.mommycast.com
- Denise Wakeman & Patsi Krakoff - www.blogsquad.biz
- Andy Wibbels - www.andywibbels.com
- Ramon Williamson - www.ramonwilliamson.com
- Leesa Barnes - www.leesabarnes.com
Schedule for 2008 Social Media Telesummit
(Please note: All times are Eastern Time!!)
Day 1 - Wednesday February 20, 2008
12:00 Welcome Message by Leesa Barnes
12:30 Opening Keynote by Ramon Williamson
13:30 Future of Social Media Panel Discussion
Day 2 - Thursday February 21, 2008
12:00 Using Social Media and Premium Content to Create New Profits Centers for Your Business with Jason Van Orden
13:00 Branding and Blogging: The “New” Success Secret for Attracting More Clients and More Money with The Blog Squad
14:00 5 Ways to Use Social Media to Find & Create Your Next Joint Venture with MaryPat Kavanagh and Michele PW
20:00 Second Life: How to Build your Business Through Virtual World Participation with Kate Trgovac
Day 3 - Friday February 22, 2008
12:00 How Any Time-Starved Person Can Produce a Quality Podcast Using the Power of Automation with Karin Hoegh
13:00 How to Create and Profit from Your Own Niche Focused Directory with Penny Haynes
14:00 How to Get Sponsors, Keep Sponsors, Report to Sponsors, and Make Money with Your Blog and Podcast with Paul Vogelzang
20:00 Time, Money, Sex (and Salvation): How to Turbo Charge Your Blog Posts, Podcasts and Sales Copy for Maximum Traffic & Greater Impact with Andy Wibbels
Day 4 - Monday February 25, 2008
12:00 7 Reasons to Use Wordpress Blogs And Not Traditional
Websites to Publish Content, Podcasts and Videos For Passion and
Profits with Sherman Hu
14:00 Ways to Engage Customers, Vendors and Suppliers Through Social Media For Greater Profits with Anna Farmery
20:00 How to Get Social Media Buy-In from Your Boss, Company Management Team, Business Partner & Other Stakeholders with Kylie Johnson
Day 5 - Tuesday February 26, 2008
12:00 Podcasting Riches: How to Make an Extra $75,000 to $360,000 a Year Using a Podcast with Scott Paton
13:00 5 Ways To Sell The Content You Once Gave Away For Free with Paul Colligan
17:00 Why RSS Is Not Enough: How to Automate Your Business &
Deliver Your Message Using Autoresponders with Christina Hills
20:00 Blog Profits Blueprint: How To Turn Your Blog Into A Six-Figure Income with Yaro Starak
Day 6 - Wednesday February 27, 2008
13:00 Building Your Online Personal Brand Beyond Social Networks, Websites or Blogs with Paul Copcutt
14:00 The Inner Secrets of Outrageous Marketing: How to Dominate Your Market Niche with Ron Rosenberg
20:00 Pricing, Positioning and Promoting Your Social Media Services with Scott Allen
Day 7 - Thursday Febraury 28, 2008
12:00 7 Steps to Creating a Killer Virtual Book Tour that Will Explode Your Book Sales and Turn Your Book into a Bestseller with Tynisha Thompson
13:00 The 12 Biggest Blogging and Podcasting Blunders to Avoid When Nurturing Your Personal Brand Online with Krishna De
14:00 How to Use Celebrity Interviews and High Profile Guests to Attract New Clients to Your Business with Jody Colvard
20:00 Telesummit Secrets: How to Position Yourself as the #1 Expert, Increase Your Product Sales, and Create a Community of Raving Fans Using a Multi-Day Virtual Event with Milana Leshinsky
Day 8 - Fri Feb 29, 2008
12:00 Closing Keynote with Jan Janzen
13:00 Telesummit Summary with Leesa Barnes
14:00 Open Q&A
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Patsy - you are welcome - it will be great to share the virtual platform with you for the first time!
Posted by: Krishna De | February 19, 2008 at 01:23 AM
Hi Patsy,
I'm so excited about this event. I think I may be the newbie in this group, so it's really an honor to share the virtual platform with you and I can't wait to hear your session.
Posted by: Tynisha | February 19, 2008 at 10:44 AM