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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? ...
HOW MUCH NETWORKING IS TOO MUCH?
Posted by David Sher in LinkedIn, Social Media, Traditional Networking, TwitterAug 31st, 2009 | 1 Comment
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All right…this is my third and last post about my house painter friend who has avoided the recession and actually grown his business using traditional networking and social media like LinkedIn. Unless, of course, he comes up with another brilliant idea I feel compelled to share with you. His name is Ben Zito from Cherokee Hills Painting Company.
I’d been asked to speak to the Homewood Chamber of Commerce on How to Use Social Media to Build Your Business. The best way to illustrate what works is to give a real life example. What better way than to invite...
THANKS TO SOCIAL MEDIA…SMALL BUSINESSES CAN COMPETE
Posted by David Sher in LinkedIn, Podcast, Social MediaAug 24th, 2009 | 2 CommentsPlay this two minute podcast
I was rushing out the door, heading for a workout, when I got a call on my cell. It was from a business owner friend of mine who had a problem. He was being audited by Federal wage & hour & he was looking for an experienced attorney who specializes in that area of the law. He said, “I know you have lots of connections,” and I was wondering if you know a lawyer you could recommend.” Fortunately I hadn’t had any need for wage & hour counseling, but I had recently talked with a client of mine who was having the same issue. I called him...
SKIP THE RECESSION…A SUCCESS STORY USING LINKEDIN
Posted by David Sher in LinkedIn, Social Media, Traditional Networking, YouTubeAug 17th, 2009 | No CommentsHow a house painter avoided the recession by using networking and LinkedIn
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All of us remember Susan Boyle, the middle aged frumpy woman from England who became an overnight singing sensation on Britain’s Got Talent. In a matter of days, because of YouTube, she became the most famous person in the world.
I don’t think any of us in business has the desire to be the most famous person in the world, but it sure would be nice to be known in our own market place. Well, I’ve got a great story for you. It’s about a young business man who is doing everything...
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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If you want others to be interested in you…be interested in them first
Posted by David Sher in Facebook, LinkedIn, Social Media, TwitterJul 15th, 2009 | No CommentsWe would make more friends responding to our friends’ posts on Facebook, LinkedIn, & Twitter than creating content on our own sites.
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Show interest in others by doing your homework
Posted by David Sher in LinkedIn, Traditional NetworkingJul 8th, 2009 | No CommentsIt’s worth a few minutes of your time to learn a little about someone before you meet them
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LinkedIn “Answers” is a powerful tool
Posted by David Sher in LinkedIn, Social MediaJul 3rd, 2009 | No CommentsHave a problem or a business question? Ask your connections or an expert on LinkedIn & find solutions.
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About Me
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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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