Topic: Open Forum
[12:31:32 PM] Ginger Marks says: Welcome to Networking 101
[12:31:58 PM] Ginger Marks says: Today is Open Forum. I hope you have brought your questions.
[12:33:08 PM] Ginger Marks says: We have a terrific speaker lined up for April 8th. You won't want to miss her presentation and offer.
[12:33:35 PM] Ginger Marks says: Be sure to mark you calendar and let your friends know about this session.
[12:34:08 PM] Xarah says: what's an open forum?
[12:34:25 PM] Dreamcatcher Sandy says: hey tjhere
[12:34:27 PM] Ginger Marks says: For today, since it is Open Forum, we are opening the floor up for question.
[12:34:30 PM] Ginger Marks says: Hi Sandy.
[12:34:46 PM] parameds.temp020 says: well hello everyone
[12:34:51 PM] Dreamcatcher Sandy says: anything goes
[12:34:54 PM] Ginger Marks says: How are things going in your businesses? Where do you need help or direction?
[12:34:55 PM] parameds.temp020 says: I will be right back
[12:35:33 PM] Ginger Marks says: Do you have any questions on how to network effectively?
[12:35:46 PM] Ginger Marks says: K, Nancy. Glad to see you made it over today.
[12:35:49 PM] Xarah says: how can you make a customer deliver their texts for their website?
[12:36:01 PM] Ginger Marks says: Great question Xarah!
[12:36:02 PM] Ginger Marks says: lol
[12:36:08 PM] Xarah says: Hi Ginger (blush), hi Sandy, hi Nancy
[12:36:09 PM] parameds.temp020 says: Why yes what I wanted to know is when you have a product or skill..how do you promote it
[12:36:21 PM] Ginger Marks says: Put it up there blank or insert your own made up text.
[12:36:26 PM] parameds.temp020 says: this is something I have found I am using www.snapvine.com
[12:36:30 PM] Ginger Marks says: That usually gets the ball rolling, I find.
[12:36:36 PM] Xarah says: best way, Nancy: get others to talk about you :)
[12:36:49 PM] parameds.temp020 says: good thought
[12:37:03 PM] Ginger Marks says: What is Snapvine Nancy?
[12:37:08 PM] Julie Wolf says: hi! did I miss it?
[12:37:18 PM] Ginger Marks says: No, right on time Julie.
[12:37:24 PM] Ginger Marks says: Open forum today.
[12:37:32 PM] Ginger Marks says: So we are answering questions
[12:37:37 PM] Ginger Marks says: offering tips, etc.
[12:38:04 PM] Dreamcatcher Sandy says: do i need an ftp if i uuse word press
[12:38:13 PM] Ginger Marks says: Nancy,
[12:38:28 PM] Ginger Marks says: How do you promote a product or service?
[12:38:35 PM] Ginger Marks says: That is your question, right?
[12:39:11 PM] Ginger Marks says: Sandy, if you have hosted WordPress on your website or not, you don't need to know ftp.
[12:39:26 PM] Xarah says: Sandy, wordpress.com or wordpress.org?
[12:39:37 PM] Dreamcatcher Sandy says: com
[12:39:56 PM] Ginger Marks says: You merely use your WordPress back office.
[12:39:59 PM] Xarah says: like dreamcatcher.wordpress.com? then, no need for ftp
[12:40:36 PM] Ginger Marks says: correct.
[12:40:58 PM] Julie Wolf says: I cna see I must get in line for my questions (really a brainsteom request) ... after Nancy and then Sandy... am I next?... ummm doing what I do, what is the best way to monoitize in a member ship ... (Skype Tips, Blogging, Aweber, Twitter etc... getting foind on line... and how to organize content / a marketing plan across the net web 2.0 style)??? ...
[12:41:10 PM] Dreamcatcher Sandy says: i can upload stuff into c-panal, coorrect'
[12:41:59 PM] Julie Wolf says: i like Fire FTP it is so easy
[12:42:10 PM] Ginger Marks says: If that is your URL for your blog then you just use WordPress.
[12:43:58 PM] Ginger Marks says: Nancy's question. How to market your business.
[12:44:07 PM] Ginger Marks says: Nancy, this is an age old dilemah
[12:44:21 PM] Ginger Marks says: Can you give us more information?
[12:45:56 PM] Ginger Marks says: Looks like we lost Nancy.
[12:46:37 PM] Dreamcatcher Sandy says: she'll be back i guess
[12:46:46 PM] Ginger Marks says: Julie asks, "How do you monotize a membership site?"
[12:46:54 PM] Ginger Marks says: Is that correct?
[12:47:01 PM] Julie Wolf says: ummmm...
[12:47:22 PM] Julie Wolf says: i have ideas... but would love a brain storming session on them
[12:47:51 PM] Ginger Marks says: OK, tell us a bit more.
[12:47:58 PM] Julie Wolf says: just now I was Skyping about 3 different people .. on 3 different businesses...
[12:48:16 PM] Julie Wolf says: and find my self offering help in what I do best
[12:49:09 PM] Julie Wolf says: Which is ... Skype,blogging, Aweber, Twitter... with a bit of other things you can do to get found... web 2.0 stype
[12:49:56 PM] Julie Wolf says: I have planned as you know Ginger, to make an ebook, and figured I would deliver that from a membership site...
[12:50:07 PM] Julie Wolf says: which is online now... but empty of content
[12:50:27 PM] Julie Wolf says: and I have many ideas that come to me... too many
[12:50:33 PM] Ginger Marks says: lol
[12:51:22 PM] Ginger Marks says: so let's talk through what you have and go from there.
[12:51:23 PM] Julie Wolf says: like how to work a spreadsheet to organize sending of good content via blog... over time... say weekly, dailym every 3 days,,, what every you want... or your target audience wants
[12:51:44 PM] Julie Wolf says: ok
[12:52:25 PM] Julie Wolf says: this content can be sent ove r time via Twitter, Skype or Skype rooms, Squidoo, Facebook, LinkedIn... etc
[12:52:30 PM] Ginger Marks says: First is sounds like you need a good cms system
[12:52:37 PM] Julie Wolf says: its a sort of marketing plan
[12:52:40 PM] Ginger Marks says: autoresponder would be in order
[12:52:55 PM] Julie Wolf says: i have trained people to use Aweber for years
[12:53:02 PM] Ginger Marks says: That way you could set it up to begin and go from there.
[12:53:10 PM] Julie Wolf says: have many lists building them selves
[12:53:19 PM] Ginger Marks says: So that should be sufficient on that count, no?
[12:54:09 PM] Julie Wolf says: well, its not monotized and needs more attention then I want to give it right now... though I know how to get help
[12:54:22 PM] Ginger Marks says: As for the social media, my suggestion is hire a VA that specializes in that area.
[12:54:33 PM] Dreamcatcher Sandy says: oh julie, do a training on Aweber, pls.
[12:54:52 PM] Julie Wolf says: i want to deliver via Skype also and Twitter and my blog... as I have been but ...
[12:54:58 PM] Ginger Marks says: You could offer teleseminars or webinars.
[12:55:03 PM] Julie Wolf says: need to monatize it
[12:55:04 PM] Ginger Marks says: Say weekly. or monthly
[12:55:09 PM] Ginger Marks says: whatever you can handle.
[12:55:16 PM] Julie Wolf says: thanks Sandy
[12:55:23 PM] Julie Wolf says: do you have Aweber?
[12:55:43 PM] Ginger Marks says: Give a little then let them know you have a members only site where they can interract with each other and you for a fee.
[12:55:50 PM] Dreamcatcher Sandy says: yes, just got it
[12:55:51 PM] Julie Wolf says: you mean Paid Telesemnars?
[12:56:04 PM] Julie Wolf says: good idea Ginger
[12:56:23 PM] Ginger Marks says: No keep them free.
[12:56:41 PM] Ginger Marks says: Promote a membership fee membership site.
[12:56:53 PM] Julie Wolf says: ok
[12:56:59 PM] Ginger Marks says: Give the the opportunity to become part of the Elite Circle!
[12:57:20 PM] Julie Wolf says: I like it
[12:57:21 PM] Ginger Marks says: Then do special member only brainstorming sessions monthly
[12:57:25 PM] Ginger Marks says: along with content.
[12:57:45 PM] Ginger Marks says: Anyone else have a suggestion, pipe in. this isn't a Ginger hour!
[12:57:46 PM] Ginger Marks says: LOL
[12:58:36 PM] Ginger Marks says: At your teleseminar promote your membership site, but be sure to give something of benefit during the session.
[12:58:57 PM] Julie Wolf says: LOL
[12:59:01 PM] Ginger Marks says: And don't forget the offer of thank you gifts for signing up as a member.
[12:59:05 PM] Julie Wolf says: yes please... others feed back?
[12:59:14 PM] Julie Wolf says: any one want to help ;)
[12:59:39 PM] Ginger Marks says: Then set up a storefront for members only. To purchase Julie approved products.
[12:59:44 PM] Ginger Marks says: :D
[12:59:48 PM] Julie Wolf says: like Bonuses?
[1:00:19 PM] Dreamcatcher Sandy says: i give bonuses
[1:00:23 PM] Ginger Marks says: Like Ginger's 2009 Weird & Wacky Holiday Marketing Guide, that you have a Clickbank affiliate for. ;)
[1:00:37 PM] Ginger Marks says: Or software like VirtualURL offers.
[1:00:58 PM] Ginger Marks says: Stuff you can affiliate for that you don't have to create.
[1:01:03 PM] Julie Wolf says: i wold loive things that do not take my time to give away
[1:01:10 PM] Ginger Marks says: :D
[1:01:15 PM] Julie Wolf says: i always seem to give "me" away... for free
[1:01:22 PM] Ginger Marks says: So you have your store inside your private membership area.
[1:01:30 PM] Ginger Marks says: :D
[1:01:59 PM] Julie Wolf says: yes thats right on track of how I am thining Ginger
[1:02:04 PM] Ginger Marks says: Even rebranded eBooks will work, if you have checked them out.
[1:02:28 PM] Julie Wolf says: oh thats an idea i had
[1:02:46 PM] Julie Wolf says: i was thinking of a free rebranded ebook on Skype basics
[1:02:54 PM] Ginger Marks says: What other things are you toying with that we can help you work through, Julie?
[1:02:54 PM] Julie Wolf says: great for new MM members
[1:03:15 PM] Ginger Marks says: Yes, a Master Mind Member only store.
[1:03:26 PM] Julie Wolf says: Uuuuuu !
[1:03:51 PM] Ginger Marks says: Maybe even a webinar instead of teleseminar for members
[1:03:56 PM] Julie Wolf says: how to impliment it all... thats hte "wall" for me
[1:04:08 PM] Ginger Marks says: keep the teleseminar open to anyone so they can find out about you.
[1:04:33 PM] Julie Wolf says: yes all trainings can and are already given both online and byp hone
[1:04:46 PM] Ginger Marks says: You need a call center, and your membership site along with a storefront.
[1:04:56 PM] Julie Wolf says: call center?
[1:04:59 PM] Ginger Marks says: See you are almost there already
[1:05:06 PM] Julie Wolf says: well...
[1:05:14 PM] Ginger Marks says: Yes, where you can do the teleseminar through.
[1:05:19 PM] Julie Wolf says: i do not feel almost there
[1:05:43 PM] Ginger Marks says: You could start with the Yugma site like I use with the WINningSisters.
[1:06:11 PM] Ginger Marks says: If you sign up under the Sisters it will help support us too.
[1:06:32 PM] Julie Wolf says: i think i got that covered with HC Flash rooms and call in line... but wouldlike some day to expand my knwoedge of options.... soooo much to do
[1:06:40 PM] Ginger Marks says: Or you might find another call center that has similar telephone and online options.
[1:06:49 PM] Ginger Marks says: :D
[1:07:22 PM] Ginger Marks says: Any other things you're toying with that you want to brainstorm about?
[1:07:26 PM] parameds.temp020 says: hello there
[1:07:27 PM] Julie Wolf says: its putting it all together.. that is the hard part
[1:07:32 PM] Ginger Marks says: WB Nancy.
[1:07:35 PM] Julie Wolf says: need more help
[1:07:42 PM] Ginger Marks says: We'll get back to your question soon.
[1:07:42 PM] Julie Wolf says: Hi Nancy
[1:08:01 PM] Julie Wolf says: any one else need to ask your questions?
[1:08:24 PM] parameds.temp020 says: hello julie..
[1:08:52 PM] parameds.temp020 says: yes its all about either for me delegating and finding to work with autmation as my hand hurts and body too
[1:09:03 PM] Julie Wolf loves Nancy joining in ! Any quesions for the Open Forum today? (F)
(Edited by Julie Wolf, 1:09:17 PM)
[1:09:14 PM] Ginger Marks says: Nancy's question is in the same line as yours Julie, how to promote a product or service. Is that about it Nancy?
[1:09:25 PM] parameds.temp020 says: yes
[1:09:37 PM] Julie Wolf says: i am not worried aobut promoting it..
[1:09:43 PM] parameds.temp020 says: I am frustrated as my health time limits what I do
[1:09:56 PM] Julie Wolf says: i need to build it... and " they will come "... LOL
[1:10:00 PM] Ginger Marks says: What you really need is a VA.
[1:10:16 PM] Julie Wolf says: who doesnt!
[1:10:22 PM] Ginger Marks says: Someone to take some of the burden off and help you promote your business.
[1:10:31 PM] Ginger Marks says: lolol, Julie
[1:10:32 PM] parameds.temp020 says: yes actually that works but the va was making more than i did
[1:10:40 PM] Ginger Marks says: :D
[1:10:54 PM] Julie Wolf says: i can tell you waht is working for me if you like Nancy
[1:11:08 PM] Ginger Marks says: Go for it Julie.
[1:11:39 PM] Ginger Marks says: Nancy, what is it you want to promote?
[1:11:40 PM] parameds.temp020 says: ok would like that
[1:11:42 PM] Julie Wolf says: networking on Skype... meeting new people constantly and learning what they do then...
[1:11:57 PM] parameds.temp020 says: so having a skype room
[1:12:19 PM] parameds.temp020 says: be right back hubby is making sou
[1:12:22 PM] parameds.temp020 says: soup
[1:12:34 PM] Julie Wolf says: I have found a few people who are complimentary to what I do and they put me in touch with their memberships
[1:12:51 PM] Julie Wolf says: asa list building coach n one case
[1:13:10 PM] Julie Wolf says: as a Skype coach in another case
[1:13:12 PM] parameds.temp020 says: ooh exactly
[1:13:40 PM] Julie Wolf says: i guess I have experienced JV ing and didnt know it
[1:13:49 PM] Julie Wolf says: successfully
[1:13:57 PM] Julie Wolf says: also I blog alot
[1:14:18 PM] Julie Wolf says: and twitter a bit, Squidoo ed once
[1:14:30 PM] Julie Wolf says: and put a profile on Blog Talk radeo but did not do anything with it
[1:14:57 PM] parameds.temp020 says: yes i have a twitter, blog ...
[1:15:03 PM] Julie Wolf says: these all get found on Google when some one searches for my niche key words... which I neve rreally planned btw...
[1:16:04 PM] Julie Wolf says: do you blog daily?
[1:16:07 PM] Ginger Marks says: Nancy, what is it you want to promote?
[1:16:15 PM] Julie Wolf says: good Q
[1:16:49 PM] parameds.temp020 says: well my services that I do for woman one to one resource on a platform by phone or email.
[1:17:07 PM] Ginger Marks says: which are...
[1:17:12 PM] Julie Wolf says: what are they searching for?
[1:17:19 PM] parameds.temp020 says: right now i cant type with my left hand it hurts and have to stop typing
[1:17:26 PM] Julie Wolf says: oh too bad
[1:17:37 PM] Julie Wolf says: want me to call you?
[1:17:50 PM] Ginger Marks says: it is hard to give advice without a full understanding.
[1:17:52 PM] Julie Wolf says: and I cna type... or typo (blush)
[1:17:55 PM] parameds.temp020 says: after abit.
[1:18:02 PM] Julie Wolf says: ok
[1:18:23 PM] parameds.temp020 says: i just find today i am having a pain flare up, had a good day yesterday, but today I am hurting
[1:18:34 PM] parameds.temp020 says: thats what happens nothing consistant
[1:18:37 PM] Julie Wolf says: what problems do you solve for women (answer later)
[1:18:59 PM] Julie Wolf says: or now or when you can
[1:19:22 PM] Ginger Marks says: Yes, I would say put some thought into what you offer and how others benefit from it.
[1:19:36 PM] Ginger Marks says: People buy benefits not features.
[1:19:53 PM] Ginger Marks says: So key into those benefits and then figure out how to promote them.
[1:19:56 PM] parameds.temp020 says: what i solve. listen and valadte feelings and trauma and to work with it
[1:20:05 PM] parameds.temp020 says: yes good thoughts
[1:20:14 PM] Ginger Marks says: Key in on your target market.
[1:20:27 PM] Ginger Marks says: Put yourself out there as a specialist.
[1:20:44 PM] Ginger Marks says: Specialists make more money just because they ARE specialists.
[1:20:49 PM] Ginger Marks says: So become one!
[1:20:52 PM] parameds.temp020 says: thanks ginger
[1:20:58 PM] Ginger Marks says: YW
[1:21:15 PM] Ginger Marks says: That is good advice for us ALL!
[1:21:27 PM] Julie Wolf says: good start Nancy... I like it... a benefit for sure:
" I offer to listen and valadte your feelings and trauma."
[1:22:10 PM] parameds.temp020 says: I have some physical work to do and can hardly keep awake. but the charity is coming tomorrow so want to get the things out the door
[1:22:31 PM] Ginger Marks says: I know we always think, if I cut out marketing to everybody I will cut into my financial success. But if you think about it, niche marketing comes from niche audience. Which is specializing.
[1:22:36 PM] parameds.temp020 says: its like i feel ill but have to work through sometimes like everything
[1:23:10 PM] parameds.temp020 says: yes ginger it s you skill and you have to keep chatting ..listen qualify and offer help
[1:24:30 PM] Ginger Marks says: OK, anyone else have questions on anything they need help with?
[1:24:38 PM] parameds.temp020 says: so being members of other communites that is the key
[1:25:00 PM] parameds.temp020 says: like today ...going to hunt up online a place for a good hand slip
[1:25:20 PM] parameds.temp020 says: splint
[1:26:12 PM] Ginger Marks says: OK, if no other questions then let's do our Bust-A-Link
[1:26:47 PM] Dreamcatcher Sandy says: Changing lives, one card at a time
http://www.sandysendfreecard.com
My blogs
http://crashingthrubarriers.com
http://www.squidoo.com/cardsbuildrelationships/
My Ryze Page
www.ryze.com/go/istyln
[1:26:58 PM] Ginger Marks says: http://www.DocUmeantDesigns.com
http://www.DocUmeant.net
http://www.HolidayMarketingGuide.com
http://www.theAuthorsADVANTAGE.com
[1:27:15 PM] Ginger Marks says: and of course...
http://www.WINningSisters.org
[1:27:17 PM] Dreamcatcher Sandy says: always ready
[1:27:34 PM] Dreamcatcher Sandy says: (rofl)
[1:27:44 PM] Ginger Marks says: you are smart Sandy to have it in a notepad where it is easily accessible for copy/paste. :D
[1:28:25 PM] Dreamcatcher Sandy says: i have Cliopmate
[1:28:31 PM] Ginger Marks says: http://community.bestlifedesign.com/group/WINningSisters
[1:28:46 PM] Ginger Marks says: How many of you are members of our group's chatboard?
[1:28:58 PM] Dreamcatcher Sandy says: handy little program
[1:29:21 PM] Ginger Marks says: Sandy, you always have such cool programs!
[1:29:33 PM] Julie Wolf says: unknown if I am - probably not
[1:29:49 PM] Ginger Marks says: Well, you are all welcome over there.
[1:30:04 PM] Ginger Marks says: Time is running out.
[1:30:16 PM] Julie Wolf says: how to get there Ginger and why? LOL WIIFM?
[1:30:19 PM] Ginger Marks says: I want to thank you all for joining me today.
[1:30:28 PM] Dreamcatcher Sandy says: its clipmate.com
[1:30:43 PM] Ginger Marks says: Have a WINning Week!
[1:30:54 PM] Ginger Marks says: See you all next week.
[1:31:03 PM] Julie Wolf says: thank you Ginger! this is the first time I thought of asking for help with my projects here! cool!
[1:31:05 PM] Dreamcatcher Sandy says: good stuff from all
[1:31:13 PM] Ginger Marks says: Julie, that is our group chat board.
[1:31:37 PM] Ginger Marks says: Sign up at Bestlifedesign.com and then join the WINningSisters group.
[1:31:41 PM] Julie Wolf says: i thot i was ... part of the WinningSisters?
[1:32:03 PM] Dreamcatcher Sandy says: no
[1:32:08 PM] Ginger Marks says: no, that is the program Sandy uses for notepad.
[1:32:23 PM] Ginger Marks says: Bye all.
[1:32:27 PM] Ginger Marks says: See you next week.
[1:33:38 PM] Julie Wolf says: My Income Assurance Blog:
http://incomeassurance.com/blog
I will add a few more useful links here in a moment... like the Skype File Sending virus video I made: http://incomeassurance.com/blog/skype-file-sending-virus
My Training page: http://incomeassurance.com/blog/training
what else?
[1:35:05 PM] Dreamcatcher Sandy says: anything you want to advertise
[1:35:47 PM] Ginger Marks says: lol
[1:35:59 PM] Julie Wolf says: advertise? me? never!!!! :P
[1:36:25 PM] Dreamcatcher Sandy says: (rofl)
[1:38:04 PM] Julie Wolf says: Thats a good spread... no wait... one more...
[1:39:33 PM] Julie Wolf says: My Coaching:
http://incomeassurance.com/blog/julie-wolfs-coaching
[1:41:30 PM] Julie Wolf says: that was inspired by my offering free one on one coaching to the Message Magic and Skype Tips members... and then some one saying it is worth a fee!
Thanks!
I finally made a page where people can find a way to pay me ... whoohwooo!!! (party)
[1:42:20 PM] Julie Wolf says: bye every one and Thanks Ginger! (wave)