Active Rain on Inman TV - A Congratulations Post!
2007-06-09 08:48:30
Way to go Matt and Jonathan. I was totally jazzed to see you guys in this interview with Bradley Inman
on TV. I was snooping through Inman news tonight, getting caught up on some reading, when I came across this video feed. I'm not sure how, and in fact, I can't even find it again on youtube. Luckily, I have the html code here so I can find it again later. CONGRATULATIONS!!
I gave it a 5-star rating, and I was only the 5th viewer on youtube. So, my blogging fingers got a little excited, and have taken over my keyboard. I just had to share this with everybody, it was toooo cool. Hopefully, this will get you a few more hits on youtube and some SEO love!
Are you guys ready to be stars?! I'm talkin Larry King Live, CNN, and MSNBC. I'm thinkin Dr. Phil and Oprah will just have to get in line. You guys are going to be rich and famous!!! I just know it!!
After watching this, it made me proud to be a member of Active
Rain! I look forward to what the future holds for thi
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Update Your Verizon Wireless Handsets - Can You Hear Me Now?
2007-06-19 13:38:51
New PRL code is effective as of June 11th Periodically Verizon
will update the Preferred Roaming Code on the handsets that are in use. A Preferred Roaming List(PRL) is software that resides in a dual, tri-mode, or all digital handsets that identify direct Verizon markets, Verizon Partnership markets, and markets where Verizon Wireless
has an active roaming agreement. The purpose of the PRL is to direct a handset to the best available network to place and receive calls throughout the United States.Verizon offers this service to help customers use the new towers and cell sites put into service throughout each year.To take advantage of the new towers and cell sites, you can update your phone's "PRL" code by doing the following to each handset: For regular phones and Blackberry Units (Non-Treo handsets) While the phone is powered on, press *22891 press the "send" key or the key that dials the calls from the phone You will hear th
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, Verizon Wireless
The Foreclosure Process & Timeline - California
2007-06-27 01:59:00
The following time-line is applicable for California
Non-Judicial Foreclosure
s under a deed of trust. Foreclosures begin when the Trustor (borrower) does not make the monthly payment to the Beneficiary (Lender). The first missed payment is a technical default, but in practical terms, most Beneficiaries do not begin the process until the third payment is missed. If the Beneficiary cannot resolve the defaulted payment amount with the Trustor through forbearance or other loss mitigation measures, the Beneficiary will instruct the Trustee to begin foreclosure proceedings.The Non - Judicial Foreclosure Timeline
- CaliforniaDay 1Record "Notice of Default"Within 10 DaysWithin 10 days of recording the Notice of Default, copies of the recorded document (NOD) are mailed to the Trustor(s) and anyone requesting Special Notice.Within 1 MonthNotice of Default is mailed to parties, pursuant to California Civil Code 2924(c)After 3 MonthsAt the end of 3-month, prepublication period, the Lende
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The I-Phone is Here...Can You Say Hello?
2007-06-29 16:27:42
The Brand New iPhone is now available to be purchased. They are calling this the new "Revolutionary Phone!" Many Agents, Lenders, and Clients in my area are now considering this new "Realtool for Realty" for their business and personal use. They have questions and are looking to me for some answers. I don't have any.....yet!! :-( Well, just what's here.It is too new for me to provide enough detailed information regarding the technical aspects and applications of the iPhone. Are you ready to make a purchase of the new iPhone by Apple? If so, I'd love to hear your thoughts about how it might help or contribute to your success in business. I have seen many of the iPhone commercials, read some reviews, and now I am looking for others thoughts and opinions.See A Well Made Demo for iPhone - DetailsIf you'd like the Tech Specs on the iPhone - DetailsMy understanding is that AT&T has the
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The National Real Estate Market Report - In Real Time
2007-07-09 03:18:48
When I joined Active Rain, it was for many reasons, one of which was to connect with others across the globe to get a feel of what the Real Estate
Market
is doing in other areas. I also wanted to make connections with other members and build relationships to network business and referrals. I have learned that geographically, our areas are very different in respect to the Market Conditions and in many cases, much the same. I'd like to capture and share this data and information with other subscribers and viewers that might be interested. Primarily for possible investors, buyers, sellers, or even relocation employees of both small and large Corporations. Over 70% of all buyers National
ly, start their quest with the Internet.The National Association of Realtors and other State Associations do provide "Market Condition" reports either quarterly or annually. Data-quick in many areas, also does the same type of lengthy
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The Real Estate Roller Coaster Video - History of Home Prices since 1890
2007-07-13 04:26:40
This Roller
Coaster
Graph is an actual graph showing the Real Estate
Market Prices
from 1890 to PRESENT! Take a ride through history on this clever creation, and see what kind of breath taking experience we have experienced over the years! Be sure to watch the lower right corner under the youtube logo to see what year you're in! Finally a ride and post we can all enjoy, and then go get a carmel apple or some cotton candy! LOL!
The question after this ride is, "What loops, turns, drops, tunnels and climbs do the next 10 years hold for Real Estate Home prices?" The thing to remember that is the most important..."ENJOY THE RIDE!"Be sure to check out the NEW GROUP - "Active Rain Virtual Tours" for your next great Real Estate Ride. Let's get the video rolling on Active Rain!!All Content Copyright Protected © 2007 - The Escrow Guy
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, Home Prices
The California Foreclosure Process & Timeline
2007-06-27 01:59:00
The following time-line is applicable for California
Non-Judicial Foreclosure
s under a deed of trust. Foreclosures begin when the Trustor (borrower) does not make the monthly payment to the Beneficiary (Lender). The first missed payment is a technical default, but in practical terms, most Beneficiaries do not begin the process until the third payment is missed. If the Beneficiary cannot resolve the defaulted payment amount with the Trustor through forbearance or other loss mitigation measures, the Beneficiary will instruct the Trustee to begin foreclosure proceedings.The Non - Judicial Foreclosure Timeline
- CaliforniaDay 1Record "Notice of Default"Within 10 DaysWithin 10 days of recording the Notice of Default, copies of the recorded document (NOD) are mailed to the Trustor(s) and anyone requesting Special Notice.Within 1 MonthNotice of Default is mailed to parties, pursuant to California Civil Code 2924(c)After 3 MonthsAt the end of 3-month, prepublication period, the Len
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Soaring With EAGLES - Flying High, Proud, yet Humble!
2007-07-17 16:24:24
Today, I want to formally welcome a relatively "New Member" to Active Rain. His name is Francisco Gutierrez from San Diego, California. He actually joined "The Rain" back in February and has been busy servicing the Southern California Market for First American Title! When I saw his "Profile Page", I was very impressed with how he structured it. What a useful tool for his clients and yours. Please join me and welcome him, maybe we'll get another post out of him! (No Pressure Francisco) LOL! Welcome Aboard!!I normally post information to try and help other members and my invited Active Rain guests, but today, I have decided to take advantage of this opportunity. I would be remiss if I didn't share this information with you. I am proud to work for a company that has been on a growth spurt since 1889. That's a long time. There are two things I'd like
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, Proud
, Humble
, Flying High
The Deferred Sales Trust Strategy
2007-07-30 17:26:54
Why is this man so Angry even after he sold his property? Because No One Told Him He Could Have... Avoided paying current capital gainsEliminated current depreciation recaptureInvested more sale money by eliminating current taxesEnjoyed lifetime income from the salePassed the assets to heirs, estate and gift tax free All By Using A Deferred Sales
Trust!You've all heard of TIC (tenants in common), and the 1031 Exchange, but I bet you have not heard of the DST. What is it? Why do you need to know about it? To help those sellers who don't want to sell because of the possible tax ramifications that could come from the sale of their home. This is a great way to help your sellers with capitol gains tax and other financial issues when it comes to deciding if they want to sell or not. I am curren
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What is a Legacy?
2007-07-25 00:31:24
What is your Legacy
? Is it your name remembered by an action, a quote, or a change to the world? I have finally made another "life" discovery! It's not about me and my legacy, it's about what I will leave behind one day. What contributions I have made to the world with the miracles given me. THESE PAST DAYS THAT ROCKED MY WORLDI just spent this entire past weekend moving my baby, that's right, my 21 year old baby son Sean, down to Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, CA. That's about 4 1/2 hours from our home. This was one of the most emotional and overwhelming experiences of my life! One of the most Happy/Sad moments I have ever experienced. We drove all his things down in a u-haul truck, moved him into his new apartment, took a walking tour of the campus, stocked his fridge, purchased his supplies, and then waved goodbye as these two grown men, father and son... cried! I will never forget his face with those tears in his eyes, and a smile from ear to ear. I don'
Roundtable Focus Group | Visits the Deferred Sales Trust Strategy
2007-08-07 02:40:24
Today we held a meeting in Walnut Creek, CA. to introduce a strategy known as the "Deferred Sales
Trust" to a group of elite Executive Level Brokers and Realtors. The program was sponsored by QFN out of Sacramento, CA. The CEO / PRESIDENT Daniel Ahmad was the presenter of this optional strategy for Sellers, that can also be used all across the Country. We had 13 Top Producing REALTORS / BROKERS from both Contra Costa and Solano Counties in attendance. There were several reasons we wanted to introduce this strategy, and have a group of trusted and reputable Real Estates Professionals as a focus group:1. To provide the ability to help sellers with this new "Deferred" tax strategy2. To open new opportunities and doors which will increase listings and referral business3. To help agents get educated on the DST in the event a seller may have been introduced to it by their CPA or Financial Planner, or heard about it from a family member or neighbor (no surprises)The group met
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, Focus
, Group
, Strategy
Soaring With the EAGLES!
2007-07-17 16:24:24
Today, I want to formally welcome a relatively "New Member" to Active Rain. His name is Francisco Gutierrez from San Diego, California. He actually joined "The Rain" back in February and has been busy servicing the Southern California Market for First American Title! When I saw his "Profile Page", I was very impressed with how he structured it. What a useful tool for his clients and yours. Please join me and welcome him, maybe we'll get another post out of him! (No Pressure Francisco) LOL! Welcome Aboard!!I normally post information to try and help other members and my invited Active Rain guests, but today, I have decided to take advantage of this opportunity. I would be remiss if I didn't share this information with you. I am proud to work for a company that has been on a growth spurt since 1889. That's a long time. There are two things I'd like
Google Earth - The Whole World In Your Hands!
2007-08-10 19:16:06
The number one reason to incorporate Google
Earth
into your business is that it's FREE, and who isn't trying to save money in todays market and economy. You can download Google Earth
and begin using it immediately.If you already have Google Earth, you may want to explore some of the features and valuable benefits that are available to you. I wanted to share just a few tips that may entice you to take a serious look at why more and more people are discovering and using Google Earth.Did you know that you can now create tours? That includes vacations, open houses, caravans, and they are available in virtual mode, can be emailed, and even added to your GPS? Google Earth is so much more than just a mapping program. You've got the whole world in your hands. Go in and look at all the layers and overlays you can add to your maps and screen shots. Find schools, parks, shopping, transportation, dining, lodging etc., and then email t
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, World
, Hands
Home Values on Your Phone?
2007-08-16 22:48:09
This is a nifty little service that was introduced to me by fellow Active Rain member Stephen Joos who works with HouseFront. At first it seemed to be just another widget, but after I researched it more, I found this to be quite a useful tool, not only for us industry "techies" but consumers as well. You can use this FREE widget on your Blog, or your website, but I really like that it can be used on your cell phone while you are mobile, anywhere in the world. All you have to do is text your property address, city, and state to (house) 46873 on your cell phone, and 30 seconds later, you have the property info, owner, price paid, and estimated value of the property. (In most cases) Find Real Estate Valuations for over 100 million homes! I spoke with Stephen over the phone a couple days ago, to ask some of the very questions I know many of you'd be asking. I was very impressed with his knowledge of the product, experience, and his customer service. This is the only tool
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Your Blog - Now Available In 18 Different Languages?
2007-08-22 03:48:00
What if a single click could convert your entire Blog or Web-page to a different language? How about 18 different languages? That would be very cool. Well, I get excited about this stuff because I see there is a potential to reach more readers, have global potential with your business, and use the latest and greatest technology to enhance and grow your relationships. Possibly breakdown the language barrier between you and your clients and readers.I have a client who speaks 12 different languages. She is an Active Rain member, and I hope she'll find this post! I would love to see how she might use a tool like this. This could be a huge opportunity to open up the marketing floodgates all over the country! The best way to find out, is of course, to do a post on my Blog and see what others have to say.Go ahead and try this, convert this post to any language you choose. I'll show you how to add this to your Blog, Website, or any other HTML Internet web-page! Some of you
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, Different Languages
Is this a Hoax? Now you can find out the truth!
2007-08-26 22:34:00
My wife and kids got really excited when I told them about the email I received, stating that on August 27th, at 12:30am, the moon and mars would look like "two moons" in the sky. When my co-worker sent me this email, we made plans to set the alarm, go outside, and witness this once in a lifetime phenomenon. This is going to happen tomorrow! Here's what the email read:*Two moons on August 27**Aug 27 the Whole World is waiting for...* Planet Mars will be the brightest in the night sky starting August. It will look as large as the full moon to the naked eye. This will cultivate on Aug. 27 when Mars comes within 34.65M miles of earth. Be sure to watch the sky on Aug. 27 12:30 am. It will look like the earth has 2 moons. The next time Mars may come this close is in 2287. Share this with your friends as NO ONE ALIVE TODAY will ever see it again.Naturally, who wouldn't want to miss a spectacular event like this. As we travelled home from
Active Rain Blogger - Startup Kit
2007-09-21 06:27:55
When you first heard the word "Blog" you were probably just like the rest of us. Not sure, confused, and maybe even uncomfortable with the whole idea and concept. My guess is that you still are if you've opened this post and you're still reading it. Here is a Starter Kit with everything you need to know, for your Blogging and Blogosphere survival. If you are new to Blogging (less than 3 months or so) this is the post for you. Here is the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of Blogging, which is the newest and most exciting way for social networking in the World...and it's FREE!Your Starter Kit Includes The Following: Here are the TOP 100 Most Subscribed Blogger
s on the Active
Rain Network. Almost 50,000 members strong, but these are the 100 that most readers subscribe to. If you view and learn from these Bloggers, you can shave years off the learning process. This is where I have learned so much, and you can too
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Tech-Know-Babble
2007-09-19 14:49:09
I'm looking for a bumper sticker that says, "My other car is a Brand Spanking New Model 2.0 Blog." Many of you know that I am a total gadget, widget, and techy kinda guy. When I'm not out trying to find title orders and escrows, or helping my clients find buyers and sellers, I like to dabble with "new" technology, and try to find ways to increase my clients marketing skills with all that's available out there in the cyber-world. This past week, I have spent most of my extra time creating an outside Blog. One that will focus on Technology and Marketing for the Real Estate Industry. As some of you will recall, I crashed my Active Rain Blog with too many widgets a few months back! So, I have been working on this site to give you more tools, services, tips, widgets, gadgets, advice, target marketing ideas, and much more of what you're use to seeing me provide here on AR. I spent more time just trying to come up with a name for this Blog, and then it came to me last night in my s
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The Active Rain "Buyer Challenge" Deadline Is Up!
2007-09-13 02:54:39
The Active
Rain Contest for the "Best" posts in the Buyer
Challenge
, has been extended until next Wednesday, September 19th, 2007 at 10:00pm EST. In light of all three of the contests going on at the same time, the judges and creators wanted to give members more time to create and enter their posts. We have some fantastic and very creative entries, but we don't have YOURS...YET!! :-) Do you want to be featured? Do you want to get an extra 1000 points? Are you willing to spend 20-30 minutes to do so? You will need to enter your posts by next Wednesday into this Group: The Active Rain Buyer Challenge Contest. If you have already created a post, and not added it to this group, please do, so it can be reviewed by the Active Rain judges.For all the details regarding the "Buyers Challenge" contest, please see the Instructions Post and Details. If you'd like to know more about the other contests going on, one of
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Rainmakers Needed!!
2007-09-08 11:29:10
This was inspired by a contest our company had these past couple months, which wraps up this next week. I couldn't help but want to share what "The Rainmaker" contest taught me. American Indian tradition exalts the Rainmaker. The Rainmaker used magical powers to bring the rain to nourish the crops to feed the people. Without the "rain" the people would weaken, have to move away, or sometimes even die.Today, a Rainmaker is a person who brings the revenue into the family or organization. That revenue "Rain" in your garden comes from customers and donors. The revenue is the aqua viva (the life blood) of the individual or organization. Without it, the person or organization would die. Who or what is your rain? Are you a Rainmaker? Big hitting Rainmakers are for the most part, good sales people. They are able to listen, be alert, change, adapt, accept, and succeed. They are the ones that lead the effort to make it rain. Are there other types of Rainmakers? Yes! These are oth
20 Google Tools for Your Business
2007-09-05 09:40:43
These are some really great tools that are ALL provided by Google
for FREE. It's obvious that they are on a mission to remain the leader in Internet services and tools for us in our business. You will have seen some of these before, but I am certain you have not seen or used them all. You'll be amazed at what Google can do for you and your business, your websites and Blogs, and for your overall health and wealth. :-) Google SearchEveryone knows about Google's search engine and it's capabilities. This is one of the most universal search engines and used by more "web surfers" than any other on the Internet. The simplest search is at Google.com but do you ever use the "Advanced Search"? This takes your searches to the next level. Here's a link to their Help Center which gives a great overview on how to use the advanced search options. You won't believe your options! Google AnalyticsIf you want to know who's been to your website or blogs, this tool is a must. Google Analytic
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, Business
Staying "Alerted"
2007-09-03 00:10:48
Have you ever wondered how other people find your Blog when you have written a post about them? How do they do that? I used to ask myself this question all the time. Many of the comments on my Blog lately have asked me, "Where do you come up with all this stuff?" This post reveals the secret to finding out all the information you ever wanted, or needed to know, that is ever posted anywhere on the Internet. You can have any information come to you, instead of you going out and trying to find it, or maybe missing out, and never even seeing it all-together.As many of you may, or may not know, I just traveled to Arizona to see my father who is 82 years old. His name is Gunner Andersohn, and he is the oldest living Andersohn in the Country right now. He is very ill, so I had to leave town for a few days to be by his side. He is doing OK for the time being, and is in much better spirits now. Getting back on track here (sorry), w
Goal Setting - The 7 Steps to Success
2007-09-24 23:10:46
The whole point in setting your goals is so you can accomplish those things you really want in life. Goal setting is so unbelievably powerful. Goals must be specific, written down, and have a time frame. Just making the commitment to put it in writing will help you get there. Having good organization is a hard thing to do in this business because we are constantly interrupted. You have to be able to multi-task. We all want to get to where our business is repeat and referral, but it will take good organization, consistency, and patience. I believe that the great NFL Hall of Fame coach, Vince Lombardi, had it right when he said, "The quality of a persons life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor." Do you agree with the coach or are you the type of person who has difficulty staying focused and keeping commitments? Do you allow the negative influences of f
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, Success
, Goal Setting
Blogger Startup Kit
2007-09-21 06:27:55
When you first heard the word "Blog" you were probably just like the rest of us. Not sure, confused, and maybe even uncomfortable with the whole idea and concept. My guess is that you still are if you've opened this post and you're still reading it. Here is a Starter Kit with everything you need to know, for your Blogging and Blogosphere survival. If you are new to Blogging (less than 3 months or so) this is the post for you. Here is the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of Blogging, which is the newest and most exciting way for social networking in the World...and it's FREE!Your Starter Kit Includes The Following: Here are the TOP 100 Most Subscribed Blogger
s on the Active Rain Network. Almost 50,000 members strong, but these are the 100 that most readers subscribe to. If you view and learn from these Bloggers, you can shave years off the learning process. This is where I have learned so much, and you can too
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The Active Rain Invitation - For Real Estate Industry Professionals
2007-10-01 09:45:16
THE INVITATION! Active
Rain is a Free online community for Real Estate
Professionals designed to help them promote and grow their business. It is the "best" place to network, meet other industry professionals, refer business, get and share resources, obtain technology and marketing ideas, and it's the very best place to start your Blog, especially if you are new to Blogging. If you are not currently a member of the Active Rain Real Estate National Network, and you are involved in the Industry at some level or capacity, this invitation is for you. There are over 50,000 current members that have joined one of the fastest growing, and largest Real Estate Networks in the Country. We have made it easy for you to join today and it's absolutely FREE! Click the graphic below to join the Active Rain Network. When the next screen loads, just click on the icon that says "JOIN US" Follow the simple instructions on your computer screen and that's it! It's that simple. Be sure to
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How Important is your Database? Think Inside the Box!
2007-10-01 01:53:48
How could I resist a post about such an important factor of our business. How important is your database? Might be the most important tool you have. A database is nothing more than "Text-in-a-box" if you're not using it properly. There are so many programs out there today, the question is, which one is best for you? Here's my take on the different database applications and what they can do to help or hurt your business! Here's a link to (ALL Real Estate Contact Managers)Let's start with a few of the common one's we are all familiar with:Outlook - Now if Bill Gates would have known how Big this application was going to be, he probably would have named it "Lookout" instead. I personally use Outlook as my database manager for all my contacts, appointments, email, tracking, follow-up, and mail merges and marketing campaigns. It does what I need, and more. I use the Journal for keeping all my notes, emails, an
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Your Blog in the REAL World
2007-09-28 07:32:08
We all know that Blogging can bring you business. That's one of the reasons we do what we do. It does take some time before you really begin to see results, but then what doesn't? When you breakdown all the benefits of Blogging, there are quite a few valuable and justified reasons to do it. But, are we missing a very important ingredient for our "Blogs" and their success? Take a second to look at just a few of the many benefits of blogging: Social networking to create and build relationships and to grow your referral business. Search engine optimization (SEO) so Google, Yahoo and other "Search" engines place your Blog on the top of the list! Getting to the first page, or being #1 is the ultimate goal.Promoting and advertising yourself, your business, your services and your products to the end user, the consumer, community or other targeted audiences.Resources and Credibility. 50,000 resources here on Active Rain. Your Blog is what builds your credibility to viewers and other Blogg
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A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned?
2007-10-15 02:43:37
Here's FREE Money!! Many of my co-workers, friends, clients and fellow Active Rain members are looking for ways to diversify their income right now in this changed market. As we are all aware, many Companies are consolidating, cutting back, laying off people, letting go of assistants, and in some cases, even closing their doors for business. According to ML-Implode, many mortgage brokers and lenders have gone out of business. Some of these companies affected are my clients, co-workers, friends, family and business acquaintances! I truly have a heart for their well-being and for what's going on in our industry right now. A lot of us have benefited from the last 5 years of a great market with increased property values, low interest rates, and major growth to our financial wealth and freedoms. As the market adjusts to wherever it's going, I was just curious, how many of us have been saving and putting away for this very time and circumstanc
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Blogging From Your Cell Phone?
2007-10-09 03:59:29
Today a client asked me, "Why should I Blog? Why wouldn't I just use email or talk on the phone?" This was a great question, and momentarily had me stumped! "I wish I could just use my phone to Blog?" I asked, "Why wouldn't you want to expose your marketing and advertising efforts for free using a Blog? She responded, "Because I don't have time, I'm not a writer, and Blogging
requires both!" I have to say, these are valid concerns for someone who is considering starting a Blog. Then she commented, "If I could just speak into a microphone or something like that, I might consider it. If I could use my phone to Blog, that would be even better." I started looking for a solution on how to to create a "Voice Activated Blog!" Taking into consideration the cost/expense of creating such a thing, I did some research and here's what I found. It's a company with a widget that allows you to use your phone to Blog. The widget is then placed on your Blog for others to hear, and
It's "YOUR" Attitude
2007-10-06 10:44:10
YOUR Attitude and mindset mean everything. This is out of the ordinary for me to share a post like this, but I feel it is warranted. If it helps just one person who reads it today, then the mission is accomplished! One of my clients shared this with me today and I want to share it with you.....Our Attitude can really determine our Altitude in life and in business.John is the kind of guy you love to hate. He is always in a good mood and always has something positive to say. When someone would ask him how he was doing, he would reply, "If I were any better, I would be twins!" He was a natural motivator. If an employee was having a bad day, John was there telling the employee how to look on the positive side of the situation. Seeing this style really made me curious, so one day I went up and asked him, "I don't get it! You can't be a positive person all of the time. How do you do it?" He replied, "Each
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