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March 12, 2010

SOB Business Cafe 03-12-10

ME Liz Strauss wrote this at 9:22 am

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Welcome to the SOB Cafe

We offer the best in thinking — articles, books, podcasts, and videos about business online written by the Successful and Outstanding Bloggers of Successful Blog. Click on the titles to enjoy each selection.

The Specials this Week are

Chris Brogan
Someone else took your idea. You’ve been talking about it for years. That’s your thing. I can’t believe she said what I’ve been saying for years, and now she’s got a book. I could totally do that.

I Could Totally Do That

Saul Colt
Way back in October I put my “money where my mouth is” and challenged someone to come up with a new idea in Social Media because if there ever was something that needs re-invention, this is it …

What makes you so special on Social Media besides being “early”?

Tim’s Strategy
And if you listened to my appearance on the Recruiting Animal Radio Show you may have an interesting view of my personality and strengths. Animal has a well-honed way of sweeping your feet out from under you.

But the places I stumbled were not his fault. They were mine. I was not able to answer some pretty basic questions he asked. Ones that, I think, seem pretty straight-forward. Not intentionally deceptive at all.

So now I’m here to answer the big one. In full detail. For the world to evaluate and comment on.

How To Start, Maintain And End A Conversation With A Stranger

Social Media Marketing News

# Ask for feedback and/or ask questions at the end of a post.
# Comment on other’s blogs.
# Barrier to comments BAD (in other words, don’t make it difficult for people to leave comments).

20 ways to encourage engagement

Barry Moltz
I am horrible on putting things together. So when my son wanted a new basketball hoop I shivered.

I dutifully ordered it from Walmart and it came a few days later in the mail. One night, my son and I embarked on the journey called “Assembly Required.”

The Way Calls to the Customer Service Agent Should Be

Media Buzz
Instant messaging, viral marketing and social networking sites could make his workplace uncomfortable — even scary — for men and women raised in a slower time. Yet Wasiak surrounds himself with 20-somethings and 30-somethings and loves it.

“There’s no rule that says 20-year-olds are better at this than 60-year-olds,” says this cofounder of the creative development company The Concept Farm. “It’s the approach that counts.”

What Older Workers Bring to Marketing

Related ala carte selections include

Lewis Howes
wants to know … does this video entertain or offend you?

Journey To Success – Interview With Arthur Kade

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–ME “Liz” Strauss

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5 Comments to “SOB Business Cafe 03-12-10”

  1. March 12th, 2010 at 11:46 am
    Tim Tyrell-Smith said

    Good morning, Liz. Appreciate your including my post in your round-up today. A fun way to be introduced to you!

    Tim
    @TimsStrategy

  2. March 12th, 2010 at 10:58 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Nice to meet you, Tim!
    Thank you for noticing!

  3. March 13th, 2010 at 7:57 am
    Barry Moltz said

    Thanks for including this- the story ends well…we got the new polls and we have basketball!

  4. March 13th, 2010 at 8:37 am
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Barry!
    Basketball! Now you’re ready for anything. :)

  5. March 14th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
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