Here's hoping you are enjoying a great weekend and are getting into the festive Holiday season. Here in the US, it tends to start with Halloween and the party just keeps going into January! And, this is no time to slow down in your business.
I use the months of November and December to stay consistent in my new and follow up calls, and also use it to get focused on how I'm going to make the most of Social Media for the upcoming year.
I'm hosting a special call this Tuesday, Around the 'Net in 90 Minutes! This call is designed to help you cut through the overwhelm and confusion of putting it all together online!
Staying consistent during these months with continuing the process of talking to people means working off my written list and not letting the fact that it is the holidays stop me from making that initial contact and invitation. Often, during this time, people are busy, and that's okay. It breaks the ice and gives you the chance to say - "I know it's a busy time, how about if I call you after the New Year and schedule a time?"
Most people will say YES, and now that sets your calendar up for the new year and you'll keep busy and active. For some people, now will be a perfect time. I have tons of stories of top income earners who got started during the holidays so don't discount this time. (I found my first business, 19 years ago on Christmas Day!!!)
As far as using this time for social media, now is a great time to schedule time in your day to:
Start your blog
Update your blog
Start creating videos
Update your profiles on sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn and MeetUp
Find some Meetup groups near you
Schedule out your calendar for next year for Social Media
This Thursday's mentoring call is going to be the Social Media Q and A call, and here are some of the questions I have so far:
How do I start a blog?
I'm not good at writing, so how do I blog?
I'm on Facebook but nothing is happening, how do I attract leads?
I'm overwhelmed, where should I start?
How is LinkedIn different than Facebook?
What's the purpose for a blog?
Call Details:
Social Media Q and A
Thursday, November 15th, 12 noon EASTERN/9am PACIFIC
Listen by Phone -
206-402-0100, pin 352924#
Or, listen online -
JackieUlmer.com/weeklycall
On the panel at the link above, you'll see some tools for you to access off to the left!
Calls remain live at the same link above until the Sunday following the call and will be archived soon on the site.
We won't have a call the following week, November 22nd, due to the Thanksgiving holiday in the US, but I will pull something out of the archives for you! Any requests?
The following week, November 29th, I'll be interviewing a Gen Y hotshot! You'll love this call, whatever age you are!
This week, on Home Business Radio, you can catch some of my recent interview with Doug Firebaugh - Cutting Edge School - combining the best of online and offline methods.
My show airs:
Monday - Wednesday - 5am EASTERN/2am PACIFIC AND 5pm EASTERN/5pm PACIFIC
Thursday - Sunday - 11am EASTERN/8am PACIFIC AND 11pm EASTERN/8pm PACIFIC
Have an amazing week!
PS - In case you missed the video on how to respond (and silence!) people when they give you a hard time or ask of you joined "one of those", here it is again. It has one simple paragraph that puts you in the driver's seat and will give you immediate posture (without feeling like a jerk!)
Did You Get Involved in One of THOSE?
P.S.S. - Calling all Southern California Women Leaders! Top Income Earner and Trainer Sarah Zolecki and I are hosting our second M. L. M. Women's Mastery EXCLUSIVE event. Exclusive because it's open to only 20 people! Women's Mastery Event in Southern California Details!