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Erica Cosminsky Shares Her Story And Sales Savvy!

Posted by Phyllis on Thursday, June 30th, 2011 in Lessons Learned, SoundAdvice Sound Stage | Comments (0)

Learn what to do (and what not to do) from someone who’s been there!



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Erica was so generous. She was open and honest and tells what worked, what didn’t work.
She also tells us about her sales success on twitter (it’s not what you think either) and how to do it for yourself.

Links mentioned on the call; you’ll want to check these out!

Connect with Erica here: www.cosminsky.com

Her business sites:

The Small Business Transcriptionist

The Invisible Office

Hootsuite

Follow Erica on Twitter  @Cosminsky

Questions for Erica?

Interested in sharing your story?

Let me know in the comments!

 

Follow Friday: Stay Cool!

Posted by Phyllis on Friday, July 23rd, 2010 in Uncategorized | Comments (0)

 

Today’s list is below – give these folks a follow and let me know who you think I should get to know as well.

Dan Harris @8101- Harris  Dan is a natural connector.  He’s the man behind TasteCasting.The service combines socially networked people and social media platforms to bring exposure and publicity to restaurants.  He’s also pitched in to plan and organize local tweetups in central Ohio.  And then there’s his full time gig at Neustar.   Dan is a great resource – he’s likely to be promoting the efforts of others and always has something interesting to say.

Sandy Jenny @OrganizerSandy- Sandy is a true social media expert.  She’s has several blogs of her own, guest posts for many others has been interviewed on Oprah radio to just name a few things she’s got going on.   She is an organizer (naturally) and is the mom/step mom to 8 children!  She’s just an amazing woman to know and follow and you’ll be glad you did. 

Yvette Alexander Slate @YvetteAlexSlate -  Yvette is a business coach, mom, advocate, speaker and a genuinely nice person.  She’s so authentic online you can’t help but feel she’s a friend from the start.  She inspires me with her energy and thoughtful info she shares on twitter. 

Enjoy yhour weekend, stay cool and let me know who you think I should follow!

Being The New Kid or How To Meet People Anywhere

Posted by Phyllis on Sunday, July 11th, 2010 in Connecting | Comments (4)

 

 In case you didn’t know, I moved 3 weeks ago.  My husband was offered a job in another area, and we had a short window of time to accept and move.  We decided to go for it, and packed up and headed from Columbus Ohio to Franklin Tennessee.  The last few weeks have been hectic but the move went well, and we are settling into life here. 

  Since I work from home, meeting new people is going to take some effort.  I’ve been thinking about ways to make that happen.   The good news is that I’ve been in this spot before.  My dad was in the Air Force, so I’ve been the new kid a few times in my life.  Years ago, when I moved to Columbus for a job I only knew 2 people and they were co-workers.  It struck me that meeting new people is a universal experience. 

Put Yourself Out There
You have to be open to meeting others.  Everything you do can help let others know you want to connect.  Simple things like making eye contact and smiling at a meeting or networking event will insure others will be open to chatting.  I like to have a few questions ready to get others talking.  People love to help.  I am interested in lots of things – and could honestly use some suggestions.  A good doctor, optometrist, hair dresser anyone?  I’m also interested in volunteer opportunities, a nice gym or personal trainer, an insurance agent – lots of things would be helpful to me in a new city.

Engage Online
Similar rules apply here too.  Find some people on twitter who are in your new city.  Engage with them, let them know you’re new and looking to connect with like minded people.  Again, asking for help and expressing an interest in who they are works great.  Be sure to acknowledge those who are helpful and use the courtesies you’d always extend to friends and colleagues.  Meetup.com is a great way to find groups on most any subject from books to business to parenting and sports.

Step Up, Join, Volunteer
A perfect way to meet people and get involved is to do something for others.  Finding a way to give back is easy.  A favorite cause, a faith-based organization, a community event or school organization will always welcome your time, energy and support.  Reach out, and ask how you can help. 

Have A Plan
This is optional but if you have a goal to meet 1 new person a week, or 2 new people a month -or whatever works for you – is much more likely to happen.  It can be easy to keep busy with work and your other responsibilities and before you know it a month or two has slipped by.  Let people know you’d like to meet others – ask them to introduce you. 

Manage Expectations
You will probably meet some great people that you like and want to get to know better.  But you will also meet some equally nice people that you just don’t “click” with.  That’s okay.  Everyone may not become a good friend so don’t worry when it doesn’t happen.  Be able to be in the moment and give yourself permission to let friendships or business peers develop where there is a real compatibility.

Get Started
After being here 3 weeks, it’s time to reach out.  I’m starting tomorrow.  What about you?  Do you have any other tips that might make meeting others easier?  How have you handled being the “new kid”?

Follow Friday – 4 Ladies And A Good Cause!

Posted by Phyllis on Friday, May 14th, 2010 in Follow Friday | Comments (1)

Today’s edition has 4 great ladies and a charitable organization that deserves your support!  Have a great weekend and let me know who you think I should follow!

@TeresaCleveland – Teresa is the genius behind www.empoweredawareness.com.   She’s likely to be tweeting about others or connecting 2 people who should get to know one another.  Teresa is a natural at that!  She’s a great friend and you’ll enjoy getting to know her too.  It’s easy to pick up on her positive energy.

@LibbyGi - Libby Gierach is Hilliard Chamber of Commerce president (Hilliard OH)  - and knows everyone in central Ohio I think!  She’s lots of fun and really interesting to talk to.  Libby has a great sense of humor and is likley to be tweeting about something going on around town or acknowledging the accomplishments of others.  You’ll learn about lots of other great people when you follow her.

@CherylHarrison – Cheryl Harrison – a self proclaimed good idea is really fun to follow.  She’s a real social media expert (in the best sort of way I assure you)  but even better – she’s fun!  She inspired me with her fast friends project that I totally copied. (with her permission of course!)  Cheryl tweets about it all; life, work, hobbies and observations of all types of SM happenings.

@startupbiztalk – Cheryl Isaac – She’s a force! A newly published author and a great business women – Cheryl knows how to help and inspire others.  She’s all about empowering entrepreneurs to take those first steps and get it right. I’ve learned about some great resources from Cheryl’s tweets.  Check her out.

@Kinder Key This is a fundraising auxilliary of Nationwide Children’s Hospital.  I am involved with this organization and want to let more people know about the heart center.  We raise funds with 2 annual events and would love to have other ladies in the Columbus area join our efforts.  It’s a little work and a lot of fun for a good cause.

So that’s it for this week.  Love to know who you reccomend!  Have a wonderful weekend.

Twitter Follow Friday – Mother’s Day Edition

Posted by Phyllis on Friday, May 7th, 2010 in Follow Friday | Comments (4)

I enjoy doing these posts.  The hardest part is picking out who to list!   So let’s get right to it this week.

@Rockson – Rocky is a social media legend.  Really.  He’d never say that but he’s the reason why I went to my first tweet-up. He was involved in bringing Startup Weekend Columbus to town, and started the Skyline Chili Conniseurs’s club (must be experience at least once) and is now part of a great new twitter app called ChumpDump.   Oh, and if you want some of his social media skills, he’ll help you out.  Check out Start Engaging Others.  (This is not an affiliate link or paid promo – he’s a great resource and I’m happy to share the love!)

@AndreaApplegate – Andrea is part inspiration, part motivation and really fun.  She’s a natural connector; she just gets it.  She’s as likely to be posting about running, or mentoring or events in Columbus all with her flair for humor and fun.  She’s a big Buckeye fan, so during the fall, be prepared for passionate updates about OSU football, tailgating and TBDBITL.

@mssinglemama - This is the mother’s day edition after all.  Alaina is fun and witty and smart.  She takes you along with her as she navigates motherhood, a new business, dating, falling in love (?), and every day life stuff.  A quick read of her blog will make you feel like she’s a long time friend – plus she’s always doing somthing or going somewhere fun!

@CatherineCaine – I just recently “met” Catherine online.  She’s brilliant.  You’ll love her fun sense of humor.  Part of her twitter bio is “Queen of Awesomesauce”.  Enough said.  Follow her and her blog.  You won’t

@Tom_Peters - If by some chance you aren’t following him yet, you should be.  The mix of his personal perspective with his incredible sense what’s trending right now – means you’ll be getting some cool insights about business and life.  He’s as likely to be answering a question or commenting on the work or writings of others along with his personal comments on what he’s observing as he goes through his days.  Always interesting.  I love that he’s so engaged. 

Feel free to leave comments or info about the folks I’ve mentioned, or let me know who you put in your #ff list this week.

Twitter Follow Friday Recommendations

Posted by Phyllis on Friday, April 30th, 2010 in Follow Friday | Comments (8)

  I enjoy the #followfriday (sometimes known as #ff) suggestions – I’ve met some cool people that way.  I follow people who I find interesting, funny and entertaining.   Here’s my list for this week and a little bit about them so you know what you’re getting if you choose to follow them!

@MissNatalieLynn  She’s a smart, creative person with a passion for healthy delicious foods.  We met for tea this week and I learned she’s fun to talk to and has great energy to be around.   She’s involved with a few exciting new ventures that I’m anxious to follow as well.

@DonsCarCare  I know this is a business, not a person but I learned about them on twitter and have since had them do some work on one of our cars.  Guess what?  Our bill was a bit less than the estimate!  How often does that happen?  Don is a great guy doing good work.  Worth the follow if you’re in Columbus.

@LRMoore  A super fun, smart lady who is so easy to connect with – you’ll be like me and feel like you’ve known her forever!  Honestly you’ll think she’s your long lost friend from college. 

@Darrah1 A social media superstar who seems to  know everyone!  A great business lady who’s one of the most generous people I know.  She’s likely to follow you and offer to help with your project or jump in with a great suggestion.  That’s how she does things.
Oh, and we’re doing a cool training called Social Selling if you’re in Columbus.  Might be a few seats left. 

@Gorilla_Force  I met Shane, the brains behind this IT services site on the Third Tribe forum.  He’s got a great vision, is fun to talk to and totally gets the whole connecting/giving/sharing vibe that follow friday and TT is all about!  Check out Gorillaforce.com while you’re at it as well – cool new site, great concept.

Love to get your feedback and a few suggestions from you too!  Have a great weekend!