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A RICHER LIFE BECAUSE OF FACEBOOK & SOCIAL MEDIA
Posted by David Sher in Facebook, LinkedIn, Social Media, TwitterOct 26th, 2009 | 1 CommentPlay this two minute podcast
It’s with mixed emotions that I make these comments. I had one of those weeks that was happy beyond belief. My daughter Melanie delivered my first granddaughter and my wife, Ina-Mae, and I celebrated our 43rd wedding anniversary. Two positive powerful events that make you appreciate and understand how great life can be.
I posted my blessings on Facebook and immediately heard from many of my Facebook friends with notes of congratulations and best wishes. But somehow, I felt badly…because some of my friends are having a difficult time. One is going...
THE FOUR MOST COMMON NETWORKING MISTAKES
Posted by David Sher in Facebook, LinkedIn, Social Media, Traditional NetworkingOct 19th, 2009 | No CommentsPlay this two minute podcast
Oh no! I looked down at my shirt & I had spilled cereal on it. I was running late for an 8 o’clock business meeting & I had to make a decision…change my shirt and be late or go to the meeting with a glaring round milk stain. I decided to go directly to the meeting and just keep my arms folded.
Of all the podcasts I’ve done, the one on being late has gotten the most comments. It makes people crazy when you don’t come on time and don’t call…so having made that post, I sure couldn’t afford to be late myself.
I’m going list what I...
IF YOU’RE NOT ON FACEBOOK…YOU DON’T EXIST
Posted by David Sher in Facebook, Social MediaOct 12th, 2009 | No Comments
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It was years ago. The fellow on the phone said, “I’ll just fax it to you.” I went, “Uh oh.” I didn’t own a fax machine. It quickly dawned on me it was time to pay the big bucks and buy one.
Then a few years later, a prospect said, “I’ll send you an e-mail.” That was another, “Oh no,” moment. I didn’t have e-mail at the time. By the way, when I finally got e-mail, I was so busy, I made the commitment I would only check it once a week. That didn’t last long.
Technology embarrassments just kept on coming. How about the...
MY FIRST FACEBOOK BIRTHDAY
Posted by David Sher in Facebook, Social MediaSep 28th, 2009 | No CommentsPlay this two minute podcast
I never realized the consequences of including my birthday when I filled out my profile on Facebook.
I celebrated a birthday this past week and without a doubt it was the best birthday I’ve ever had. It was great for a number of reasons but one of those reasons was definitely Facebook.
The day before my birthday I started getting Facebook postings with messages like, “Tomorrow is your birthday, I hope you have a great day,” “David, I know tomorrow is your birthday, be sure and eat lots of cake.”
But I was never prepared for the plethora (I’ve...
LINKEDIN, IT’S WHO YOU KNOW & WHO THEY KNOW
Posted by David Sher in Facebook, LinkedIn, Social MediaSep 21st, 2009 | No Comments
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She asked me to join her network on LinkedIn. However, I didn’t know who she was. I reviewed her LinkedIn profile and saw we knew a lot of the same people. She did healthcare sales and I thought maybe she wanted to connect with me to sell me something. But I figured, what do I have to lose? If she becomes a bother, I can always remove her from my network. You see on LinkedIn or Facebook, if you drop someone from your network, no e-mail is sent saying David doesn’t like you. Most people probably don’t remember who they are connected with, so...
HOW TO BE A SUPER STAR NETWORKER
Posted by David Sher in Facebook, LinkedIn, Social Media, Traditional NetworkingSep 14th, 2009 | 1 CommentPlay this two minute podcast.
I was going up the escalator and there he was…shaking hands left & right. People were coming up in droves…so fast he could hardly keep up.
I’m talking about Hatton Smith, the President of Royal Cup Coffee—a very successful company headquartered here in Birmingham. I usually don’t mention names in my podcast, but Hatton is such a super star networker…that he deserves the mention.
We belong to the third largest Rotary Club in the world. We have close to 600 members and Hatton is our new president. The first day of his presidency, he stood...
LINKEDIN, FACEBOOK, & TWITTER FOR FIRST OF MIND AWARENESS
Posted by David Sher in Facebook, LinkedIn, Social Media, TwitterSep 7th, 2009 | No CommentsPlay this two minute podcast
I walked into the crowded room at the Birmingham Business Journal breakfast and heard, “Hi David.” “Hello, David.” How you doing, David?” I was a little bit overwhelmed. I’ve been a good networker through the years, and I’ve worked really hard at social media, but I never expected anything like this.
And you may be asking, how I know it is social media that has turned up the volume. Actually, it’s pretty obvious. One person came up to me and said. “Wow, you’re really active on LinkedIn. Then the guy standing next to him said…LinkedIn? ...
SOCIAL MEDIA CAN MAKE YOU HAPPY
Posted by David Sher in Facebook, LinkedIn, Social MediaAug 10th, 2009 | No CommentsHelping others is a tactic suggested by Sonya Lyubomirsky in her book, “The How of Happiness.” Social Media like LinkedIn & Facebook gives you the tools you need to help.
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YOUR BUSINESS IS INVISIBLE IF YOU’RE NOT ON THE INTERNET
Posted by David Sher in Big media, Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Social Media, TwitterJul 24th, 2009 | No CommentsThere was a time when you could count on the Yellow Pages or your Web Site to to drive traffic to your business–no more.
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Don’t let social media suck your life away
Posted by David Sher in Facebook, LinkedIn, Social Media, TwitterJul 20th, 2009 | No CommentsEvery minute you spend on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, & other social media you are taking away time you could be spending with people
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DAVID SHER
Social Media Strategist
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Everything good that has happened to me is because of others.
My brother, Martin, & I are Co-CEOs of AmSher Receivables Management—a nationally licensed collection agency headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.
I am also a partner with Phyllis Neill at WeMentor Social Media Marketing - the first agency of its kind in Birmingham, Alabama to specialize exclusively in the creation and execution of social media strategies for all types of businesses.
David Sher, Social Media Strategist
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