Dear Reader,

I would like to welcome all of the new subscribers who have joined the Social Media Business Results community since my last e-zine. Remember to claim your free gifts and complimentary 30 minute Social Media Business Assessment.

Newsletter Interrupted

I apologize for the 1 month delay in deivery of this ezine. This is a bi-weekly publication and that's what it will be. I'm heading to San Diego next week to attend Lisa Sasevich's "Big Mission, Big Sales, Big Life" Seminar. I'll share my observations and some take-away's with you in the next ezine (October 27, 2009), from what will certainly be a "life-altering event."

Can Social Media Creates Miracles? - You Better Belieive It!

I discovered over the summer that a good friend's mother is suffering from "Lou Gehrig's Disease," A.L.S. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, which is a terminal disease. There is no known cure for this disease which attacks the musuclar and nervous system in progressive atrophy, until the body shuts down. It attacks diferent people in different ways, my friend's mom has virtually lost her voice and swallowing is difficult. We know this is just the tip of the iceberg, and support, care, and love are the medicines of choice in this situation.

My friend and I met in cyberspace, through Facebook, Blogs, Websites and eventually many phone calls over the past year and a half. I've participated in my friend's programs and thorugh those encounters our friendship has grown. We have never met in person (yet)!

I was in the area where the parents live over the Labor Day weekend, and I asked if I might be able to pay them a visit, to offer support, maybe run some errands, or help in some way. We agreed, I called for directions and went to visit. I have an uncle who passed from A.L.S. as well as my father-in-law. Having some familiarity with the disease helps, I stopped to pick up flowers, brought them over, and was greeted very warmly. They took me to lunch at a pancake house, and I was able to answer a lot of questions father had about the disease and felt honored for him to share his fears of what will come later on. The really cool thing is that mother can still walk and move around, though a bit slowly and they are planning to go to Hawaii while she is still able, maybe December.

The reason I write this is to show the impact Social Media has on our relationships. Father said to me, "I bet this is the first time you have met the parents of a friend before you actually met the friend in person." I laughed and thought about how my friend and I were brought together through Social Media, a close relationship developed and I feel close enough to visit the parents in their time of need. You might very well say Social Media caused a miracle here. My friend lives far from the parents and I was able to offer some hope, support and the listening needed by the parents in lieu of my friend being there as much as my friend wants to be there.

I just wanted to share the story and offer my gratitude to the era we live in and the technology we enjoy that makes miracles like this happen.

In This Issue

I hope you enjoy this issue's feature article. It continues the theme "giving," especially while networking or communicating online. It was written by one of my mastermind friends Lauren Darr. She runs several successful busnesses, is a strategic marketing consultant, and is a catalyst for helping people market inside the broadcasting industry. She is a requested speaker and inspiring writer. You can find out more about Lauren her work, and the gifts she brings to the world at Lauren Originals.

My Pleasure, Always,

Steve

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Feed My Inbox

If you remember the play (or movie) "Little Shop of Horrors" the small plant that was named "Audrey II" grew into this monstrous carnivorous beast of a plant that boomed out "Feeeeeeed Meeeeee! Well in the Social Media world I've discovered "Feed My Inbox." This free service, which can be found at: www.feedmyinbox.com brings your favoirite blogs to you, and emails you when the blog is updated.

The service is very easy to use. Clicking on the link above, brings you to a page where you enter the blog you want to follow and be notified about, and your email address, that's all there is. Oh, you do get an email asking for confirmation, so confirm your choice. My recommendation is to create an account with Feed My Inbox. This way you will be able to manage all of your feeds, view them in an listing, "un-feed" if you wish, or use the tools provided. You can export your list of blogs in an OPML format, which allows you to import the blog list into other aggregators or RSS readers. An account can be created only after the first blog you want to follow has been confirmed. Then your email address is on file, when you sign up, all you do is enter your email and choose a password.

You will find this service to be a big help for you to add and manage those blogs you really want to follow, and be notified of updates. Give "Feed My Inbox" a try, and feel free to "feed me" by e-mailing me with any issues or questions you have, and I can give you a hand with setup.

Oh, and by the way, dont forget to add www.socialmediabizresults.com to the "Feed My Inbox" blogs that you follow.

Finally! How to Attract Customers with Your Social Media Profile

I am so excited to announce the availablity of a significant work that can assist you in creating a profile that will attract the right people as clients.

This e-book was written by my good friend MaryPat Kavanagh (the undisputed Queen of Marketing and Queen of Connections) and myself. We decided that MaryPat would serve as the primary author and I would be listed as a contributing author in order to have the e-book spoken in first person. We have titled the work "Social Networking Profile Guide for Business People - How to Create a Profile that Attracts the Right People to You so You Get More Leads, Customers and Sales."

I am working on adding some additional complimentary material about Facebook Fan/Business Pages to be a small supplement which will be e-mailed to all people who purchase the e-book when it is completed. A brief Information Page and Order Form will be ready by Monday October 19, 2009. I will make sure that you are notified when the page is ready.

MaryPat has included her proprietary "Social Networking Profile Template" which you can download once you purchase the ebook. This template has all the information you will need to use in order to make your profile portable across Social Media platforms. We are able to offer this time-saving e-book at a very attrative price so be on the lookout for an e-mail announcement on Monday October 19, 2009

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Create a 'Meet and Greet' Mindset For Networking Success
by Lauren Darr

To be successful at networking, you need to ensure you're in the right mindset first. There are a few simple steps that you can follow when attending events to harvest the rewards of networking.

An Attitude of Giving

You must have an attitude of giving first. If you approach potential contacts at networking meetings with the clear intent of collecting business cards and simply adding to your list you will not establish the rapport and relationships necessary to succeed. We've all encountered 'card collectors' and can spot them a mile away. They rush up, shake your hand, tell you what they do, and give you a business card. Even though they ask what you do, it's obvious they are looking over your shoulder for their next victim while you're talking.

Engage in Meaningful Conversation

It's much better to go into a room and have a couple meaningful conversations than to shake a thousand hands and not remember a thing about anyone afterwards. Draw more out of your new contacts by asking them open-ended questions that start with words like 'How...?'

Focus on The Other Person

Take the spotlight off yourself. Listen and ask questions that will help you get to know people on a much deeper level. Give your elevator pitch when asked. Everyone has something interesting about them and sometimes you may need to dig for that. You'll get into the offices of CEO's that stellar sales people can't- simply because you truly want to know the realities of their situation. Take the time to get to know them as a person instead of looking for what you can get out of them or sell to them.

We do business with companies and people that we know, like, and trust. It is your responsibility from the first impression on to demonstrate that you are worth knowing, liking, and trusting. If you follow these few simple mindset steps, you'll be on your way to networking success! (And, always remember your business cards when you go).

Lauren L. Darr is the President and Founder of DIY Mmarketing Communications, a brand of Lauren Originals, Inc. She has over 20 years experience in working with companies large and small on their marketing efforts. Her passion is working with small businesses and entrepreneurs to create successful marketing campaigns. You can get a FREE speical report by Lauren, "The Top 3 Pitfalls of Marketing and How to Avoid Them" at www.diymarketingcommunications.com

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1. New on the Website

There are two corrections to the Website that you need to be aware of. The E-zine Archives can be found on the "Resources" Page. The direct link is:www.socialmediabizresults.com/resources You can access each archived issue right from the page. I've also described the "Tool Directory" where I put links to relevant Tools and Resources (mostly free) that will help your business, career, and personal growth. The Tool Directory can be accessed from the Resources Page, or you can go directly to: www.socialmediabizresults.com/files/tool-directory Remember this directory is frequently updated, so check back often.

For your entertainment, I have captured one of the funniest videos which involve two magicians in trenchcoats which will brighten your day. It can be found under the "Play" Menu Option at: When You Need a Good Laugh You may want to check out the other entertaining videos on the page, as well.

2. Live Teleclass - "Using Integrated Social Media Strategies To Create Exceptional Business Relationships" - Coming in December

I plan to offer a live teleseminar on leveraging the power of Integrated Social Media to Grow Your Business. Due to my travel schedule and attending both Lisa Sasevich's "Big Mission, Big Sales, Big Life seminar, and two weeks later, Armand Morin's Big Seminar 13 for Internet Marketing, this seminar will be delayed bit. This interactive seminar will be available in early December.

3. David Neagle's Recession Rescue with Rapid Results Teleseminar Series - On-Going through May 2010

I am currently entrolled in David Neagle's newest program which runs through May 2010. At this writing we have finished 10 business makeovers, and have had our first monthly call for October. There is still time to enroll in this Teleseminar Series. You will be able to hear all of the previous makeovers featuring well-known guest coaches such as Lisa Sasevich, Bill Harris, Katrina Sawa, Kendall Summerhawk, and Bernadette Doyle. The remaining monthly calls will involve teaching and some coaching about shifting our mindset during the recession. The very reasonable price of $247 for the entire series, all recordings, transcripts, user community and all sorts of bonus items is an incredible value.

Get all of the recordings of past calls which have been made available to date. You can check out the program by going to the RRwRR Website

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1. Create Your Signature Program

My friend, Shawn Driscoll, business, marketing, and product development coach is offering a sure-fire method to jump start your info product or program development efforts. She is offering her expertise and group coaching skills to help you find out your signature program and the impact the program will have for you ideal clients. This is a 6-week teleseminar program. You can find out all of the details at: www.budurl.com/e29f

This course begins on November 5, 2009 and early-bird pricing ends on October 22, 2009

Shawn held a brilliant preview call for this course earlier this week where she shared an incredible amount of information. The (no-cost) replay of this call "The Signature Program Payoff: 5 Simple Steps to Confidently & Consistently Multiply Your Impact and Income" is available at: www.shawndriscoll.com/signaturepayoff.html I urge you to download your copy today!

2. SuccessNet Summit is Only a Few Weeks Away

I've been a member of SuccessNet for many years and I'm always impressed with Michael Angier's business knowleldge and his ability to get people to really start committing and taking action with their businesses. He has again teamed with Allyn Cutts, Marketing Strategist, to orchestrate the 2nd SuccessNet Summit. This 3 day event is being held in Dallas, TX this year, and will bring 150 entrepreneurs together to learn and work on building, growing and managing their businesses.

This is not your typical Internet Marketing seminar. It's about business, your business, online and offline. You as a participant, will be taking a really good look at where you are in your business, getting clear on what you want for your customers, your services, your infrastructure and your revenue targets. By the end of the Summit you will have created a blueprint for your business with the choices and detailed steps you've decided to take that will take your vision to reality. You'll want to take a look at what Michael and Allyn are cooking up in Dallas on November 6 - 8, 2009. Use the link right here to get all the detals for SuccessNet Summit 2009 If you're serious about your business, this conference will be just what you're looking for.

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Ezine Editor Shares His Story!

Growing up in NYC, I really believed New York was the only place on earth. The Saul Steinberg New Yorker Magazine cover art called View of the World from 9th Avenue which shows New York City in the foreground and the rest of the world looking really small, is very true for folks who live there. In 1976 a breakthrough in my life occured when I moved to Columbus, Ohio for Graduate School at The Ohio State University. I left New York City, and haven't moved back!

Thirty-three years later, I have my own business, work out of my house, married for 30 years with my wonderful wife Lynda, raised two kids - now grown, daughter Lauren 18, a freshman at Ohio State University, and son Ross 21 continuing his graphic design education at Columbus State Community College. All four of us co-habit the house at this time along with 2 Shetland Sheepdogs (Sage and Ty) who really run the place. A new resident joined the family on October 15, 2009, a Shiba Inu puppy named Todd.

My purpose in life that I bring to my work is helping people make their business dreams come true. My purpose lives in the world by helping people get the knowledge they are looking for and helping them apply what they learn in their businesses.

I serve my awesome solopreneur and home-based "service professional" clients by helping them get started in using Social Media platforms as a primary marketing method to grow their business. I teach the fundamentals of blogging, web site creation, social networking, Internet marketing, product creation that help clients get noticed and attract more business. I specialize in connecting people and being a resource "gold-mine" for them.

I offer hosting services, autoresponder and shopping cart services, Wordpress implementation, Social Media implementation strategic planning and small business consulting. Twenty-five years of Information Technology and International work, coupled with coaching and student services training, serve as the foundation for the business and personal transformation my clients celebrate.

I believe in an "Integrated Social Media" approach that weaves the elements of Social Media and Internet Marketing, Podcasts, Teleseminars, Blogging, and ezine-newsletters into a mix of connected platforms that can get a client's message out, and get my clients found by their prospective clients. Web Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Paid Advertising, Community Involvement and off-line marketing are part of the process as well.

You can learn more about me, my company, my background, and how I can assist you with your Social Media, Blogging and Website challenges by visiting my Website, Social Media Business Results - www.socialmediabizresults.com or by contacting me in person. I love to connect with folks and welcome the opportunity to get to know you better.

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