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January 4, 2008

SOB Business Cafe 01-04-08

ME Liz Strauss wrote this at 2:46 pm

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Welcome to the SOB Cafe

We offer the best in thinking–articles on the business of blogging written by the Successful and Outstanding Bloggers of Successful Blog. Click on the titles to enjoy each selection.

The Specials this Week are

A.P. Lawrence focusing on something he heard us say a lot. This morning I was reading Successful-blog.com and noticed how so many people were talking about “focus”.I’d like to focus on that for a minute.

Focus, Focus, Focus

Levite Chronicles reflected on moving through life with our friends.
Those of you I know in the 2.0 world, they ask about you. They want to know how you are doing. They care about your lives. They are interested. I am, for you and they, the mutual friend. And I can assure both of you all, 0.0 and 2.0, that you would really like each

dragging people along

Confident Writing searched her blog for answers. As I get ready to look through my own writing archives for the year gone by I jotted down the questions I would ask myself - or rather, ask my blog. A note of the things that I would be looking out for, that would help me to learn. These are the 7 searching questions I came up with . . .

7 searching questions to ask your blog

Drew’s marketing Minute analyzes what happened to us in 2007. Fabulous, Drew! And then Greg left #7 blank — asking readers to share what they thought was the 7th significant trend of the year. So, here’s my take. A year ago, Time Magazine named YOU (meaning us) the person of the year….heralding the power and influence of social media.

What did 2007 stand for?

Damn! I Wish I’d Thought of That! reveals the secrets that great event marketers use.
Here are a few videos interviews with smart folks I met at the Corporate Event Marketers Association conference:

Event marketers show how to get great word of mouth

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SuccessCREEations announces something worth congratulating! As of the new year I will no longer be employed full time in my old position in the maritime industry. I’m leaving that job to focus on growing SuccessCREEations, Inc. It is a big step, no doubt. and that is one that Gorgeous and I have been working towards for quite some time.

2008 Will be Dramatically Different at SuccessCREEations

I finally did a decent radio interview . . . you can download it at blogtalkradio/PowerfullLiving

Sit back. Enjoy your read. Nachos and drinks will be right over. Stay as long as you like. No tips required. Comments appreciated.

Have a great weekend! See you when I’m home again!

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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6 Comments to “SOB Business Cafe 01-04-08”

  1. January 5th, 2008 at 5:11 am
    Joanna Young said

    Hiya Liz, thanks for including my piece, in such good company too!

    Joanna

  2. January 5th, 2008 at 5:37 am
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi Joanna!
    I especially liked that piece. It belongs in a place where people will look at it again!

  3. January 5th, 2008 at 7:35 am
    Kristi Holl said

    What a great way to start a Saturday morning when it’s still quiet in the house, the phone isn’t ringing, there are no deadlines…ahhh. Thanks for making it easy to find the articles!

    http://www.KristiHoll.com
    http://www.Writers-First-Aid.blogspot.com

  4. January 5th, 2008 at 8:45 am
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi Kristi!
    Great to see you on a Saturday morning! Enjoy!

  5. January 5th, 2008 at 11:04 pm
    Dar said

    Hi, Liz!

    I got to listen to your interview. Excellent! (I picked up quite a few golden nuggets which will help me tremendously in my blog.) Thank you for sharing it. It was nice to hear your voice again. :-)

  6. January 6th, 2008 at 5:38 am
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi Dar!
    The radio show with Lorraine was wonderful! She’s fabulous at what she does.

    I’m delighted you found it useful. Call me to say hello whenever you like. :)

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