One thing that makes social media so attractive to businesses is the perceived price – Free. Sure access to most social media channels is free, but social media tends to be free in the same way a “Free Puppy!” is free. The real costs come after you assume ownership. Just like the free puppy, social […]
Free Puppies
Friends

Noted sales author Jeffrey Gitomer stated the value of friends like this. “All things being equal, people want to do business with their friends.” “All things being not so equal, people STILL want to do business with their friends.” “Connecting is all about your friendliness, your ability to engage, and your willingness to give value […]
Whatcha Talkin Bout Willis?

By this time you have probably heard about Twitter. If not, here is a quick summary. Twitter is a site where you, and the rest of the world get 140 characters to answer one question “what are you doing?” Now the common first reaction by someone who discovers Twitter is to scrunch up their face, […]
Voices: Episode 5 – Kate Early

In this episode I sit down for a chat with fellow board member and chair of the Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio, Kate Early. Kate is a dynamic leader, an active member of the Dayton community, and oh… by the way… she is also a practicing attorney with Dayton based law firm Sebaly, Shillito and […]
Get Yourself Connected…
Thanks to Michelle Kaye at Battelle and Battelle, who brought me in today to speak about networking, social media, blogs, networking, and the emerging web to a number of her fellow employees as well as some of the employees of McGohan Brabender. Originally the event was going to be held at Battelle and Battelle, but […]