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Leave Footprints in the Sand

August 24, 2007

When you meet a new person, do they usually say, “I have heard of you.”

The Internet loves footprints…. and they last forever (or at least a long while).
Even outside of the web there are a lot of opportunities to leave foot prints.
They key is to get over your doubt and reluctance and actually do it.

The great thing about leaving little foot prints is they build up if you do them enough.I would estimate that over half the new people I meet in my region tell me they have already heard of me. And it is not because of any big media appearances; it is because of having many little foot prints, having an effective brand and an easy story to tell.

So how can you leave more footprints?

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Posted by Ron McDaniel | Filed Under Blog 

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27 Responses to “Leave Footprints in the Sand”

  1. Ron McDaniel on August 24th, 2007 1:06 pm

    Thanks for visiting. I wanted one post where the eCourse members could leave any comment they wished short of blatant spam, and this is the post. Go ahead and introduce yourself.

  2. Phil on August 24th, 2007 7:39 pm

    Thanks for the footprint info, keep it up, I will be back.

    Check out my tourism blog at http://tourismtide.blogspot.com.

    Cheers,

    Phil

  3. Orlandoescape.com on August 25th, 2007 5:00 pm

    Thank you very much for your buzzoodle newsletter, great information and very useful.I have been moving along with all your ideas and foot printing away.Visiting orlando check out Orlandoescape.com for the best Orlando vacation deals.

  4. Julia Garcia on August 27th, 2007 11:59 am

    Not much on my mind right now, but it is not important. I have just been letting everything happen without me. I just do not have anything to say right now.

  5. Jade Giavazzi on August 27th, 2007 10:51 pm

    I am so thankful for finding your website!

  6. Clara Johnson on August 28th, 2007 6:02 am

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  7. Nancy on September 14th, 2007 9:25 am

    This buzzoodle is great stuff! I am enjoying and learning from it.

  8. Joel Libava on September 27th, 2007 6:49 am

    Nice job, fellow NEO resident! I hope your daughter’s business is starting to take off. I am trying to convince my 12 year old to hook up with her online, so she can learn about this cool internet thing, but no luck yet!
    Joel Libava
    The Franchise King Blog
    http://thefranchiseking.typepad.com

  9. Carol Ann Wiley on September 28th, 2007 10:17 am

    Thanks for the buzz this morning. I always enjoy spending time on the Buzzoodle Buzz. This is a great site and one I want to promote with the people who visit our retirement/babyboomer blog.

    Great info; I always learn something. I also enjoy reading the other blogs listed on here. I would love to be added to your blogroll.

  10. Clyde on October 8th, 2007 10:17 am

    I am in the middle of a new start-up and have found this website to be a great resource. Thank you.

    All the best,

    Clyde

  11. Rodrigi Carneiro on October 17th, 2007 8:18 pm

    Ron, thanks for the great newsletter. Its a nice learning space.

  12. Nicole Gainey LMP on October 26th, 2007 11:23 am

    Ron, thanks I just opened a new business and your advice has been invaluable!

  13. Tabitha Mason, CTIS on October 30th, 2007 3:41 pm

    Great ideas! I’m sharing them with my team tomorrow.

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  14. Ron McDaniel on November 21st, 2007 5:31 pm

    100’s of people have seen the newsletter, yet 12 posts. See what I mean?

  15. Monica on December 19th, 2007 7:48 am

    Thanks for this great info about leaving footprints in the sand.
    I’ve already been using some of them but you’ve certainly included some interesting ones I’ll put into practice.

  16. Roo Mulligan on February 5th, 2008 10:58 am

    I just recently subscribed to your newsletter and I love reading your creative ideas. I am new to my job and part of my responsibility is to get new members for our YMCA in South Tampa. I get stuck behind my desk more than I’d like so it’s nice to find ways to connect even from my desk! Thanks for the great ideas. If any of you are ever in South Tampa stop by and I’ll give you a free guest pass….

  17. Ron McDaniel on February 5th, 2008 11:18 am

    Thanks Roo

    Sounds like a good enough excuse to go to Florida! It does not take much arm twisting. :)

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  19. David on February 5th, 2008 12:37 pm

    Thanks for the footprint and by responding to bloggers means that your input is valuable to those who take the time to put out valuable info.

  20. Hunter Anderson on February 25th, 2008 1:12 pm

    I just started reading your buzz marketing articles and it’s very helpful. It’s tough to be a little guy in a big world.
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  21. Arthur on March 3rd, 2008 1:20 pm

    I really enjoyed reading your post on Leaving Footprints. I intend to use the methods you highlight often.

    The notion that networking on line or off is all about people and sharing ideas, more importantly its about doing something to help someone.

    Keith Ferrazzi speaks of helping others in his book “Never Eat Alone” a quick but interesting read. http://www.keithferrazzi.com/

  22. Ron McDaniel on March 3rd, 2008 2:02 pm

    Thanks Arthur

    i am a big fan of Keiths. I really enjoy the book Never Eat Alone.

    Unfortunately, I loaned it to someone and never got it back, so I have not been able to reread it. I hate to buy the same book twice!

  23. Elaine O'Connell on April 18th, 2008 10:38 am

    Thanks for good perspective Ron. Also nice to hear that you like Keith Ferrazzi’s Never Eat Alone. I am in the middle of it now and really enjoying it. I started reading it right before you spoke at the Twinsburg Chamber meeting (my reading time is limited these days) and thought to myself…”Ron reminds me of Keith.” Lots of common sense things that can make a big difference!

    Elaine O’Connell
    Suburban Physical Therapy

  24. Ron McDaniel on April 18th, 2008 10:42 am

    Keith is a Rock Star and I am a Garage Band, but thanks for the comparison.

    I guess most rock stars started in someone’s garage.

  25. Lynn on May 14th, 2008 12:23 pm

    I am thoroughly enjoying your newsletters. Both your newsletter and Buzznoddle Buzz Marketing book are great resources. Internet Marketing is new to me and rather overwhelming. The manner in which you write makes the instructions clear and simple. I very much appreciate that!

    Lynn Koerner
    Interior Designer & Home Staging Consultant
    Serving the Greater Cleveland & Akron Areas
    www.InteriorsByLynn.com

  26. Tim Symchych on May 19th, 2008 4:36 pm

    I appreciate your newsletter and find it very helpful. I would add to your off-line foot-printing that you should also measure your responses with promotion codes. This will enable you to determine what is getting you the most responses so you can put your resources on those foot-prints that are giving you the best bang for your buck.

    Tim Symchych

  27. Jeff Eskow on July 17th, 2008 8:44 am

    Ron -

    Your stuff is always insightful. Thanks for sharing.

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