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Social Media Revolution Video

Pat & Lorna Shanks — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:24:07 +0000

So is Social Media just a fad?

Are Twitter, Facebook and all the other social networks site going to stay?

Watch the video below to find out why and tell us your thoughts in the comments

(Running time 4 Mins 22 Secs)

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Listing Of 250+ Social Network Sites

Pat & Lorna Shanks — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:03:30 +0000

A listing of over 250 social network sites. We have also listed the top 10 social networking sites. We have attached the Wikidedia.org information to each site if there was a link.

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Pat and Lorna's Spectacular Adventure

Pat & Lorna Shanks — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 17:44:19 +0000

It is said that the best things happen when least expected or unplanned. Well, last week we found out how true that is.

On the Saturday night following the TSS Reunion we were graciously invited to dinner by Jeff Herring along with Maritza Parra and Mike and Susan Stewart. The dinner was superb… we had good food, good wine and fabulous company.

The next morning at breakfast they extended the invitation to join them on their trip to the Napa Valley and Indian Springs at Calistoga. We couldn't say no… it sounded like so much fun. So we rented a car and were on our way.

The next two days were packed with speed wine tasting (so many wineries, so little time), fabulous meals, a mud bath (oh so spectacular), a campfire, and most of all the absolutely fantastic friendships we formed with Jeff, Maritza, Mike and Susan.

The best wine tasting experience (I'm sure we'd all agree) was the one where we all joined in on a sing-along lead by Mike Stewart on guitar. Simple and spontaneous… and so much fun.

Our last day together was spent visiting Alex Mandossian at his home, a wonderful experience that we are so grateful for, and having our last fantastic supper together down on Fisherman's Wharf.

This whole adventure proved to us that worrying about plans or all the other obstacles we could have imagined, didn't mean a thing. Going with what felt right and "seizing the moment" turned into an adventure of a lifetime and most importantly, friendships of a lifetime.

We are going to carry this on into the rest of our lives and into our business. Go with the flow, go with what feels right… yes add plans into the mix… and create something spectacular!

In the infamous words of Mike Stewart… "This don't suck!"

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Remember the "Know, Like and Trust" Factor!

Pat & Lorna Shanks — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:00:06 +0000

When two people meet, is the first invitation, "Would you like to go for dinner?" or is it, "Will you marry me?" It's pretty obvious that it is the former.

Well, maybe it's not so obvious… when it comes to connecting with people online it seems that maybe it isn't. It appears that a lot of people don't understand that people have to get to know, like and trust you before they'll "check out" your offer, give you a testimonial, or tell other people about you.

Appreciation… one word, but so much power. Show people that you appreciate them first… for whatever it is they do. They choose to follow you or spend some time on your blog or website. It doesn't have to be a huge thing.

"Thank you for following me." Simple, but so very effective. Yes, we may have an amazing offer, or trying to grow our list, but there's time for that later. First things first… the other person.

Sometimes the shortest path to a destination is going the other way. To help ourselves, the shortest way is to help others first. Think first, what can I do for you? The other side of it… what's in it for me, will come.

Okay, so back to the "know, like and trust" factor. Offer others assistance, show interest in what they do, have some dialogue with them… and before you know it, they will know, like and trust you. Then they will be thrilled to take advantage of your amazing offer, provide a persuasive testimonial and tell everyone on their list about you and your business.

By getting people to know, like and trust you first, you and your business will flourish. Karma? Most definitely!

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Poll: For Valentine's Day What Do You Prefer To Receive?

Pat & Lorna Shanks — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:00:59 +0000

Please answer our Valentine Twitter poll. It will take you less than 7 seconds. It will help me (Pat) out with what I should get for Lorna. Thx.

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