Get regular. Focus.

by lwooten in business focus

Seth Godin’s blog entry for today got me thinking. The reason social media is so difficult, he explains, is that it is regular. It isn’t an event that you gear up for like a trade show, a fundraiser, or even a wedding. It is an ongoing process. Daily, if possible.

That’s probably what had me hesitating to launch my blog, long after I had worked with online coach Laurie Foley. It meant putting myself out there. It meant claiming some expertise. It meant getting regular about focusing on my business.

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Jumping on the blog!

by lwooten in Uncategorized

Well, I’ve done it. I’ve started a blog. I’m putting myself out there for the world to see.

I’ve jumped on the blog bandwagon for a couple of reasons.

  1. Commitment. My business is important to me. Taking a bit of time each day or each week to write about the experiences along the way helps me focus on what I am doing and why.
  2. Marketing. Above all, I’m a marketer. I want to experience the blog/social media sensation. See if it works to help me grow my business.
  3. Feedback. Maybe someone will have something brilliant to say.
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