I often use the Ziglar story about getting cooked in the squat (bisquits on the rise) to motivate an action, and this scene from the movie Hoosiers is along the same lines. If you're just getting started in the conversphere...
Topics: Blog Coach, Cool Tools

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There's some talk around Des Moines Social Media folks wondering when Foursqaure is coming to town. Nathan T Wright has thrown down the gauntlet and asked for the DSM crowd to video a response to his clarion call for Foursquare's...

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Lots of exciting stuff going on in Des Moines Social Media atmosphere, so I'll dive in the middle... As my colleague, buddy, and oft-times teacher, Nathan T Wright points out, there are several recurring events to keep in mind --...
Topics: Community, Events, Iowa, Social Media, Social Networks

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Are you married to your social media plan? Are you at least dating it? Speaking terms maybe? Here's why I ask... A few weeks ago, I caught up with a local business owner tweet something about a Twitter add-on tool...
Topics: Blog Coach, Conversations, Social Media, Social Networks

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13 Ways I Get Back into Blogging after a Vacation Considering how long it's been for me... a great way to kick start, whether back from vacation or stuck in a rut (tags: writing blogging productivity) Conversation Agent: What is...

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