Leave Footprints in the Sand
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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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.
Thanks for the footprint info, keep it up, I will be back.
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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.
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.
I am so thankful for finding your website!
You have an outstanding good and well structured site. I enjoyed browsing through it.
This buzzoodle is great stuff! I am enjoying and learning from it.
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
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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.
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
Ron, thanks for the great newsletter. Its a nice learning space.
Ron, thanks I just opened a new business and your advice has been invaluable!
Great ideas! I’m sharing them with my team tomorrow.
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100′s of people have seen the newsletter, yet 12 posts. See what I mean?
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.
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….
Thanks Roo
Sounds like a good enough excuse to go to Florida! It does not take much arm twisting.
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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.
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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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/
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!
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
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.
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!
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Interior Designer & Home Staging Consultant
Serving the Greater Cleveland & Akron Areas
http://www.InteriorsByLynn.com
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
Ron -
Your stuff is always insightful. Thanks for sharing.
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Leaving footprints is GREAT. I have been leaving foot prints that include the fact that I am the creator of Trigger Event Selling on the blog posts of some of the most popular sales bloggers.
Do a google search for Trigger Event Selling and see how many places my content and name shows up.
Call me if you think of any site I have missed.
Thanks!
Craig Elias – Creator of Trigger Event Selling
Phone: +1.403.874.2998
Skype: Craig.Elias
Ron, This is great! You have demonstrated the depth of your ‘EQ” in the newest mediums. Emotional intelligence is underestimated time and again, but here you have done an excellent job articulating the importance of RELATIONSHIPS in business. People often buy ‘us’, not our products. Being visible, letting people get to know us, builds familiarity and comfort. Emotional intelligence competencies account for 80% of people’s success. It’s clear why you are so successful! Thanks for sharing your successful ideas with us.
Absolutely agree, leaving footprints is an essential process and I like the term you use, as it makes sense.
Have a great weekend and thanks for sharing the information.
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Thanks for all of the interesting and helpful hints, You have a very encouraging way about you, It’s refreshing to have such open sharing of knowledge. Visit my website if you like art and real estate! http://kimhamblin.com
Great ideas that may seem like common sense, (still don’t know why it’s called that!), but really need to be a top-of-the-mind awareness to be used effectively. Thanks for the reminders and the new strategies Ron!
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