3.19.2011

Crazy Hot New App!

How lucky am I that I get to go to fabulous events like RE BarCamp and Agent Reboot and meet all the up and coming cool kids with their cool new apps?!!

I was introduced to Shane Mac in Seattle (where all the cool stuff happens ;) and he showed me his sexy, simple and seductive connectivity platform that has multiple applications ESPECIALLY for Realtors!

Let's face it ~ like Gary Vaynerchuck (author of The Thank You Economy and who I just heard speak in Bellingham -WOW but whole other blog)  says...Future of business is going back to small town relationships and that's why apps like Twitter and Facebook are so powerful....helping us to connect in a more personal and meaningful way.  Context vs content and how we share information has become the  focus in the new social economy

Enter Shane's new app Hello There!

Designed specifically for the young professional entering the work force I see multiple uses for this uber sexy platform!

Check it: 
Your own customized landing page with a video message that takes minutes build!  
The options are endless!!

It's like having your own virtual business card with the ability to show your own personality plus have the ability to attach multiple documents like resumes or cover letters or in the case of the REALTOR® Comparable Market Analysis (CMA) or graphs with market stats etc!

In my case I find it incredibly useful as the virtual thank you card especially for my international friends/colleagues and in the future can see using it in my consulting business for quick coaching tips as well as sharing slide presentations from my speaking engagements.

Where it gets CRAZY COOL is the analytics side!  Just like with BBM (Blackberry messaging) you can tell when you're recipient has watched your video! Think of the power and the addictive nature that provides! As a REALTOR® or business operator, you'll know when to follow up with a client in a more timely manner and the soft intro or pitch has already been made! Fabulous!

Price point is totally reasonable ~ unlimited super sleek and sexy personalized webpages for $25/month.  At a time when the consumer is sick to death of being 'sold' and when connectivity and humanizing your brand is the strongest proposition value, Hello There is a powerful tool and in my opinion a no-brainer!  Thanks to Shane for building it :)


2.16.2011

Now Revolution Book Tour Vancouver

Last night I hosted an event with Jay Baer, co-author of Now Revolution ~ 7 Shifts to Make Your Business Faster, Smarter, And More Social. My team mates Kemp Edmonds and Jason Baker were amazing and thanks to Tracy Bains for doing such a fabulous job of recapping the highlights with storify below! Check out our night! (Special thanks to Shane Gibson, Mark Smiciklas and Erin Garrity who rounded out our elite panel!)

1.12.2011

The Power of Vulnerability

By now you know I adore TED Talks! I find so much inspiration there ~ This video was sent to me by a dear friend of mine, and since I spread "Awesome" - you will see it here. It takes about 1/2 hour to watch but so completely worth it. Brene Brown is a brilliant researcher who has studied human connection and she's hillarious too! Carve out a little time to watch this jewel!

12.22.2010

Walnut Grove Secondary Teacher Flash Mob!

This blew my mind! My son's high school teachers rock the Glee version of "Don't Stop Believing" with a flash mob dance!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

12.06.2010

Holiday Chutzpah!! (pronounced Hootspa! ;)

Every 3rd Thursday of the month I host the Fraser Valley Social Media Meetup where we invite high level presenters to speak about all things Social Media/Media, Marketing and Business.  We've seen some phenomenal growth probably because of the level of speakers and because we leave the 'sales speak' at the door.  We encourage networking and building your relationships but discourage pushing your products. 

This month we thought it would be nice to get together and practice the "Social" part of Social Media...so I invite you all to come out to share some holiday spirit (and possibly a margarita ;) !!
Also we're asking everyone to bring an unwrapped gift to donate to the Langley Christmas Bureau: Take a look at my TLC Rants and Raves blog post Langley Christmas Bureau Ho Ho Ho where we went to interview my good friend (and ex Langley Fire Chief; current Director of Membership at Langley Chamber of Commerce) Jim McGregor!

Everyone is welcome and we'd love to take the online offline and meet In Real Life!
Cheers!

Christmas Spirit Super Highway with Coldplay!

12.02.2010

Langley City Mayor Says Healthy Debate is Good!

Few municipalities are as fortunate to have such a forward minded, honest, authentic and driven leader as we in Langley City.  Mayor Peter Fassbender has been involved with City Council since 2002 and Mayor of Langley since November, 2005.  He holds a very strong vision for the future of Langley and is passionate and committed to making our city flourish and grow.



Mayor Fassbender welcomes healthy debate in any area. He has no problem with different points of view, but he operates on fact and his good judgment.  We love his 'open door' policy and as he says - he answers his own phone!  If you have any questions, you won't find a more approachable or genuinely interested listener.  Reach Mayor Fassbender by visiting his website : City of Langley or calling his direct line: (604) 514-2801.

With an election approaching next fall - what issues would you like to see on the table?  We'd love to hear your comments!