If you are in a small business owner, in a sales position, network at all in NYC, you probably know Larry Sharpe.  Larry is a dynamic sales instructor, speaker, trainer, etc.  He also is a host to Ivory Tower Radio, which is a weekly internet radio show on Fridays at noon.  I’ve heard his past shows, and he delivers relevant, value added content on a consistent basis.  He keeps it fresh, and brings guests from all types of industries.   Its truly an honor to be a guest on the show.  We will be speaking about growing your audience on the web.  So click here at noon and tune in!

I had the pleasure of having a cup of coffee with Ramon Nuez Jr the other day.  And as you already know, I am a big believer in the internet being serendipitous.  Ramon was scheduled to come to one of my events after hearing about it online.  He wasn’t able to make it as it turned out, however, after seeing some of his work online, and learning about his nomination of best latino blogger in New York, I thought it would be great to have a conversation over coffee.

It’s not everyday that you physically meet someone who is as immersed in social media than you are.  I would say a handful over the last year that I can recall.  I thoroughly enjoyed connecting with someone who knew where I was coming from, and had an understanding of the value that social media is evolving into.   In less than a year, Ramon was able to build up a blog, New Media Brief, encompassing how new media is impacting our social interactions.  If that weren’t enough, his wife, Jessie Nuez, who assists as an editor for the blog, also has her own, “Hecho Para Mama“, her take on motherhood.

Thanks Ramon for sharing coffee with me and I look forward to meeting up with you in the future.  Check out his blog and keep it on your radar, as he continues to provide good information on what is cutting edge in new media.

Social Media discussion on Linked, Twitter, facebook

Yesterday, we held the first of three “I have a profile, now what?” events.  We touched on creating an effective profiles, connecting with other users, and having a conversation and engaging with your audience via Linkedin, twitter, and facebook.   Bryan Adams went over some tools that can be used to manage updates on some or all of these mediums.

Thank you Bryan for pitching in, and thank you Greg Dashkin from All Pro advertising for having us use your space.  Please keep him in mind for promotional products in the same vein of complimenting your brand.   Also for Mitchell’s Data Movers for providing a stress free, hassle free delivery of chairs to the event.

I thank my attendees for attending and spreading the word and I hope that you were able to leave with some insight on utilizing these tools for your business and personal brand efforts.  I look forward to next week’s event at Taj Lounge.

What did you think of the class?  What other topics would you be interested in the future as far as online marketing?

Groupon offers collective buying power

I came across this site after viewing a piece on their company from a nightly local news cast.  Groupon offers discounts to a variety of things in your city by leveraging economies of scale.  Basically you purchase the service by joining in with a group of others who are interested in this deal as well.  It creates a win win situation, you and group of others get a deal, and the business is getting business they would have only offered to a group to begin with.

Recent deals include a one hour acupuncture session, with a savings of $55, a two hour wine class with a savings of $25, and custom shirts with a savings of $60.  Groupon offers this service in multiple cities in the U.S.  Based in Chicago, this company has a good business model going for them, especially in this economic climate.  Customers get to enjoy services at a reduced rate, and businesses get some business flowing in as well as showcasing some of their other offerings.  I started following them on twitter, although, you should follow through the site, as they have several twitter accounts depending on your home city.  If you are from NY, just follow this link.

Tuesday, October 06, 2009 from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (ET)

Taj Lounge
48 W 21st Street
New York, NY 10010  – Google Map

Limited Seating, Reserve Your Spot Today!   

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Demystify Social Media, join us for discussion on the basics of leveraging Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook.  Learn to develop new contacts, develop your business and personal brand.  Whether you are a Small Business Owner, Media/Marketing professional, Sales Executive, Social Media can provide you with a leg up on your competition.

Why should you attend this seminar?

• Create an Effective Profile that sells and will relate with your target users.
• Connect with other Professionals, learn to build and market your brand
• Engage and build valuable contacts that will provide a long term benefit.
• Do’s and Don’ts, Learn basic etiquette and tips to be aware of in these mediums.

Who should attend this seminar?

Business Owners/Partners, Marketing / Media Professionals, Sales Professionals, Career Development Seekers, etc.

This is a live seminar, and you will be encouraged to connect and network with others after the event.

New York City City Social Media Class – I Have a Profile, Now What?