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Helping People Rocks

by Stuart Foster on April 29, 2009

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I started this blog with the intention of sharing my unique take on marketing, PR and social media. It's been a pretty cool ride. I've met great people, expanded my knowledge base, and was even able to launch a consulting company back in December. However, this past Monday I participated in a really cool thing: I helped get David Spinks a job as a Community Manager at Scribnia.

That doesn't happen everyday on many blogs. It is a first for me here and a is development that I am really excited about. What does it mean for me? People are listening, learning and contributing to this blog everyday. Obviously, I'm hoping this is just the beginning. I've only been seriously blogging since October and Daniel Honigman had to pull teeth to get me on here and on Twitter (which I signed up for early last year). Now I can't quit doing either -- and won't, because I love both so much.

Blogging gives me a voice and allows me to interact with people on a different level then I had before. My professional and personal development has surged forward and my professional skills have grown considerably. The ability to interact and talk directly with luminaries in my field just kicks so much ass.

I still get excited when someone like @ScottMonty, @Jaffejuice, @TDefren @JasonFalls, @DMullen, @Chrisbrogan @Dannybrown, @RachelAkay, and @ShannonPaul reply to me. Does this make me a HUGE marketing/pr nerd? Totally. But the growth I've experienced (at very low cost I might add) that has come from interacting, reading, and even meeting some of these people offline has been huge for my career.

Interesting anecdote I'll share quickly: When I was working at my old b2b job, I consistently was shot down. 90% of my initiatives never saw the light of day. (You learn how to pitch really really fast with this kind of rejection.) One of my favorite moments of rejection was when I brought in Todd Defren's social media press page. I couldn't even get an RSS feed approved.  Needless to say, it was time for me to part ways. So I poured myself into The Lost Jacket full bore and have never looked back.

I'm hoping this is not the last time someone gets a great opportunity from this blog. In fact, I'm hoping it is just beginning. The feeling I got from helping David out was awesome and I want to get that feeling again. So feeling lucky? If you want to guest post just hit up the contact form. I'd be more then interested to hear your ideas. (Not going to lie, consulting offers would be pretty nice as well.)

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Internet network marketing is about people first not profits. The more helpful and valuable your information, the faster you can build your downline and the greater the chance those customers will purchase from you. This is the focus of the new internet network marketing lead generation tactic called attraction marketing. By integrating this authority networker method into your business, you first build relationships by educating your buyers first and then moving them along the buying path in your communications to greatly increase profits on autopilot.

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Internet network marketing is about people first not profits. The more helpful and valuable your information, the faster you can build your downline and the greater the chance those customers will purchase from you. This is the focus of the new internet network marketing lead generation tactic called attraction marketing. By integrating this authority networker method into your business, you first build relationships by educating your buyers first and then moving them along the buying path in your communications to greatly increase profits on autopilot.

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Internet network marketing is about people first not profits. The more helpful and valuable your information, the faster you can build your downline and the greater the chance those customers will purchase from you. This is the focus of the new internet network marketing lead generation tactic called attraction marketing. By integrating this authority networker method into your business, you first build relationships by educating your buyers first and then moving them along the buying path in your communications to greatly increase profits on autopilot.

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Internet network marketing is about people first not profits. The more helpful and valuable your information, the faster you can build your downline and the greater the chance those customers will purchase from you. This is the focus of the new internet network marketing lead generation tactic called attraction marketing. By integrating this authority networker method into your business, you first build relationships by educating your buyers first and then moving them along the buying path in your communications to greatly increase profits on autopilot.

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David Spinks

That's what social media and community building is all about. We help each other grow and succeed. Glad to be a part of the same community as you Stuart. Can't thank you enough for having me on your blog and helping me find this opportunity..

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dan360man

And we're glad to have you on, Stu. Keep up the awesome work.

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Stuartfoster

Thanks for the words of appreciation and support :)

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Stuartfoster

Haha, I'm certainly hoping. I'm just pumped to 10 to the 3rd power about David landing his gig.

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Brett Borders

I know the feeling of getting shot down. Most businesses, by nature, are conservative and reactionary organizations that step up to fill the need that mainstream society is demanding.

you are doing great with this blog and have shown you can turn out intelligent insight on a consistent basis... keep going and I'm sure it'll being you good things.

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glhoffman

With this great attitude, you will have no trouble finding a company that can better use...and take advantage of all that you already know.
Well done!!

GLHOFFMAN
Minneapolis, MN
www.LINKUP.com
www.whatwoulddadsay.com

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