Month: October 2013

Digital Marketer, AI Consultant, Published Author, ClickFunnels and Kit Specialist

How Do You Like To Learn?

I wrote my first book “Promote Your Business or Cause Using Social – A Beginner’s Handbook” over 3 years ago and released the 2013 edition earlier this year. In that time I have sold over 800 copies on Kindle and Paperback and over 9,000 have downloaded the Kindle version during various freebie promotions. The royalties aren’t much but it’s nice to have some money deposited into my checking at the end of each month. Recently I read the eBook “Authority” by Nathan Barry and now have new focus on what I want to do. My passion has always been to help others succeed at that they do best and had been hosting webinars to teach others how to use social media and WordPress to grow their businesses online. I have also taught workshops in Boise attended by several and recently presented for 2 hours in the Seattle area on the topic of “Tools for Online Marketing" which I received some great feedback from attendees. I am currently working on my latest project which the video edition of my book and will included more information than ever on Social Media, WordPress and marketing tools to grow your business online. However this will be more than a book and include how-to videos to walk you through the steps of setting up your social media networks like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and more. Plus I’ll show you the tools needed to maintain your social media and how you can set-up an affordable website using WordPress and connect it to your social media networks. What’s in it for you? If you are like me you like learning many different ways including reading, watching videos and putting what you have learned to work. The Whole Shebang includes the all new eBook updated with the latest information on Social Media, WordPress and using tools like MailChimp to market your business online. Then enjoy over 15 videos that will walk you through the steps needed to setup your networks so that you can be effective online. Look for presells to begin late-Summer 2014

Did I Just Move To Seattle? – Part 3

I’m starting my 3rd month of living in Seattle again and enjoying living here. Yes, I actually like the rain but the weather has been rather nice lately. Though I do miss my friends, family and networking groups back in Idaho. The job search continues and it has taken me awhile to write this installment. You can read Part 1 and Part 2 of “Did I Just Move To Seattle?” if you haven’t already. Did I tell you that I suffer from procrastination and staying focused sometimes? What holds you back from success? I’ve been trying apps on my smartphone like Wunderlist to help me keep my eye on the prize and get things done. I have also installed several goal tracking apps on my tablet so help me meet my goals. What apps do you use? Well I have talked about how I lived in Seattle once before while in my 20’s for about 10 years before having to move back to Idaho. While in Idaho the last 10 years I struggled with keeping a job but think that I have finally found something that makes me happy. I love social media and WordPress and love sharing my knowledge with others. But if I want to never go back to the corporate world I need to find out how I can turn my passion into a lucrative living. Are you in the same boat? I have been networking so I can meet other like minded people and connect with possible clients. It’s a slow process but I have been meeting some good people and some that only have their best interest in mind. I try to steer clear of those types because I believe you receive more by helping others and putting them first. I’m still not sure if Seattle is the final place I want to be but I continue to look for employment so that I can continue networking with others. I find that networking helps because I meet people with the same struggles that I have. They too are working to control their own destiny by having their own business. But I have realized that if I want to stay here I have to find a job so I have a stable income. That doesn’t mean that I’ll get stuck in the corporate grind again, it just might take some time to get to where I want to be in life. I was on Facebook the other day and there was a post asking what one word comes to mind when it comes to Entrepreneurs. I commented and the word that I picked was “Persistence” because you should never give up on your dreams. Having a job would give me a stable income, allow me to stay in Seattle and continue to network so I can realize that dream. If you have the same struggles please feel free to comment below or just say hello. Update: I moved back to Idaho last fall to take care of my parents home and the family dog who went blind while I was in Seattle. I’m currently working on writing an update to my book, creating new products, consulting and offering training to small business. My latest project is showing others how to grow their business with MailChimp. [divider] [hcshort id=”13″]

Affordable Blogging With WordPress – FREE Webinar

Is your business online? Are you keeping content on your website up-to-date? Blogging is an affordable way to let customers know about what your business offers. In this free webinar I’ll show you the basics of WordPress, how to install it, setting up a theme, your first post and how you can use it as a tool to generate new clients for your business, sell product, generate leads and more. Don’t delay in signing up because I’m only allowing between 20-25 registrations so I can take questions at the end of the webinar. It only takes a minutes to get your space. Scroll down to see more on what will be covered in the webinar. Here’s some of what you’ll learn… Blogging 101 What is WordPress? Blogging for Business Personal Blogging Posting Editing Categories and Tags Editorial Calendar Creating Compelling Blog Content Grab Your Space…

Who’s Talking About Social Media Specialist Dennis J. Smith?

Being a Real Estate Broker for 25 years, I figured I should get on board with the rest of the world when it came to Social Media Networking. That’s where my younger clients are seeking information. I want them to find me when looking for an agent. Dennis J. Smith had been recommended to me for his expertise in this area. When he offered to teach a class on Social Media Networking I jumped at the chance to become informed, however skeptical I could grasp this concept. During this class I was introduced to many opportunities in various social media networking sites, blogging, Twitter, Facebook Fan Page, LinkedIn, WordPress, as well as doing your own Webinars and Webpages. Because of his easy way and thorough explanation I left the class feeling inspired and thinking I was capable of doing this! Since that day he has continued being my mentor through his availability to ask questions and his various Webinars on the above topics. Also, his book, “Promote Your Business or Cause Using Social Media – A Beginner’s Handbook”, has proven an easy read and easy to understand. So, this recommendation for Dennis J. Smith was supposed to be “brief” but when someone like Dennis has offered so very much more I just can not say enough. Thank you Dennis! Carol Cunningham Carol Cunningham Real Estate Real Estate Agent Boise, ID [divider] Dennis Smith’s book “Promote Your Business or Cause Using Social Media – A Beginner’s Handbook” was included with his social media workshop I attended a few weeks back! As you can see by my abundance of post its that it is VERY HELPFUL! He wrote it in a tone as if he were sitting across from you which is nice and makes it very easy to read! It is loaded with options, because in social media often you find a multitude of tools to do the same thing! To top it off 95% of the tools he explains are FREE!! If you have not read this book: go to his page www.facebook.com/socialmediabook and order it! Emily Erin Santilli Marketing By Em     [divider] Dennis is truly an expert in his field! Dennis offers a simplistic approach to gaining more likes through his workshop, 15 Ways to Get More “Like” For Your Facebook Fan Page, providing clear and distinctive ways to make your page standout and get “liked” amongst the crowd. Dennis continues to be a wonderful resource for both Social Media and WordPress. April Smith Admin Superwomen [divider] Dennis was professional and helpful. He helped me set up my MailChimp account and transfer a domain name to a website already in use. Dennis also taught a class on social media which I really enjoyed! Liz Alexander Most Wanted Realtor with John L. Scott Real Estate [divider] Dennis J. Smith truly understands the dynamics of social media. He is a wealth of information and provides prompt and clear instruction via his book or many social sites and groups he is involved in. Sue Vest Account Manager, CMO at Group Travel Specialist Dennis did a great job for our company on a Facebook contest we were doing. He set it all up and it went fantastic! Thanks Dennis. Casey Eells Summit Auto Glass, Managing Member [divider] I picked up a copy of ‘Promote Your Business or Cause Using Social Media’ and devoured it. Within the book were so many ideas on how to get the word out about my content writing business, that I couldn’t help but start in that next morning putting them into action. I got immediate responses; Dennis Smith’s ideas really work. The language is also more comprehensive, technologically-speaking, than I was expecting. Combining humor and know-how, Dennis Smith really knows his social media stuff Amy Larson Writer / Editor / Ghostwriter / Published Photographer/ Freakishly Creative Type