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Re: Could You Help Me With a Project

Peter O'Connell — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:17:17 -0000

Very nicely done Violette!

Re: A last thought before bed

Peter O'Connell — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 08:38:43 -0000

the uneducated and the unsure are the fastest to reject and dismiss...a "new" concept or idea erodes their so-called power base or their area of expertise.

they've forgotten over time that they built their reputations based on what was likely a new concept or a new way of thinking that THEY brought to the table.

it's like joining a private club...one is all gung ho about joining, thrilled about being accepted for membership and then vehement in his acceptance of new members...the ever evolving "I got mine" philosophy.

how quickly we forget.

Re: This is the New Media Fishbowl

Peter O'Connell — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 10:09:22 -0000

Chris:

The outer ring, in my opinion, is one of the problems/challenges with Facebook. As an A type personality, I have no problem initiating conversations or introductions with people who I don't know but of whom I know a possible legitimate connection might exist.

That's how I approached Facebook. Sure I can "connect" with people I ALREADY have a connection to but what's the point? To make the connection "stronger"? I don't need Facebook for that. I want to meet new people with whom I don't have a connection...the outer circle if you will.

I understand that people don't want to be awash in strangers approaching them, but one of my sense's of these on line communities is to be open to professional introduction...despite some mediocre attempts by Facebook to try and do that, I don't think they do it very well.

But, that could just be me.

Best always,
- Peter

Re: The Revocation of PodCamp Rule Four

Peter O'Connell — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 10:13:05 -0000

Having attended and seen first hand the effort that went into the 2007 event, I was disappointed on your behalf because of the no shows.

The fee idea is a good one and it needs to have some teeth while not casting out those who live on tighter budgets.

Most folks can usually part with between $25-$50. It equals a night out drinking or eating for most everybody. Its also enough so that folks won't just dismiss the investment in a Podcamp Fee by not showing up. $5 or $10 is ultimately chump change and I don't think it will have the results you're targeting.

While I understand that each city is allowed to set their standard for their fee (as well as whether or not to actually charge) I think it might be best for the brand (Podcamp) to establish a minimum fee if someone is going to charge.

Thanks again for all your efforts.

Best always,
Peter

Re: The Ever Watchful Eye of Google

Peter O'Connell — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:08:49 -0000

Christopher:

Your comments are spot on in accuracy but disappointing too. While we should always be mindful of shooting our mouths off personally or hitting send key too early at ANY time ('thinking before we speak') we still need to be able to have open debate and discussion.

If we become too beholden to or stand in fear of Google tracking our responses or comments, then the on-line community will collapse, dissolve and become meaningless.

I have no doubt there are horror stories that may have incited this post because of people saying something online only to have it come bite them in the ass in a job interview or even an interpersonal situation. And we are in a period of transition (all of us) as to how social media is going to be accepted, used and judged (and how our personal brands will also be accepted, used and judged); its unclear still how this will shake out.

But for the continued success of social media, we can certainly be thoughtful but we must not be censored or silenced by fear of reprisal. Otherwise, social media just becomes another electronic time waster.

A great post, thank you very much for opening the discussion.

Best always,
- Peter

Re: Scholarship Search eBook on WCVB Boston 5

Peter O'Connell — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:49:20 -0000

Chris:

Really nice coverage and excellent sound bites.

The last time I was interviewed on TV, the reporter had hairy knuckles but she was nice. You faired a bit better.

Best always,
- Peter

Re: It’s the little things that matter

Peter O'Connell — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:25:13 -0000

Chris:

I really appreciated this particular post. It's a wonderful reminder that I hope I can live up to with my business too. Thanks.

Best always,
- Peter

Re: Why I'm Blue

Peter O'Connell — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:33:22 -0000

Scott:

Enjoy the ride.

Best always,
Peter

Re: Ford's CEO Takes to Twitter

Peter O'Connell — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:50:37 -0000

Scott:

At the risk of being a nabob of negativity here...reading Alan's twitter posts - there was nothing but talking points. It read like the sort “blah, blah” that I’ve come to expect from corporate America who seem ever more bound to “safe language”. That could just be my perspective.

Having thought about that, I wonder now if Twitter can properly work as a media tool for posting insights from people in executive positions. Leaders should be able to offer such depth in their answers because their insights are so key to understanding a business and its direction that Twitter's limited character count almost forces them to offer trite answers, much like sound bites on TV. Those never mean much either.

Since much of the comments here are positive, other folks think this is all cool and exciting, maybe I'm missing the point (I look at CEOs and celebrities as just people...there's no wow factor for me...a certain appreciation maybe but that's it).

But when I hear from a CEO I expect there to be some meat on the bone of an answer. If there isn't I become suspect, which in my head reflects on the level of credibility I have for that leader. Twitter doesn't lend itself to quality content due to character count and my opinion is that whatever the forum (but especially in the auto industries current situation) quality content is job 1.

Best always,
- Peter

Re: Ford's CEO Takes to Twitter

Peter O'Connell — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:33:21 -0000

Hi Scott:

Conceptually, I completely understand where you are coming from. Realistically, I'd be pleased to see you or someone pull it off but I am not hopeful for a while anyway.

Reason being as important as all marketing is to every company, and most urgently Ford at this particular point in its history, I don't see the CEO making that kind of commitment to a tool like Twitter that would allow such aggregation.

Somehow I can't get out of my head the imagined board conversation from a director to Alan along the lines of "how many cars did you sell for us on Twitter today because you had like 20 posts; btw the way our stock is in the toilet and we're in the middle of union negotiations -- don't you think you could find a more productive way to spend your time?!"

I could also pen a viable response from Alan to the director's query but the point I can't get past in my head that I guess I will have to bear witness to to understand is - how someone with that magnitude of responsibility can find the time to make a worthwhile commitment to Twitter?

If it works, I will claim you as its instigator and hail you in the history books. If it misses, I'll blame Alan cause he's the CEO and he gets paid to shoulder the blame ;)

Great post. Thanks

Best always
- Peter

Re: Ford's CEO Takes to Twitter

Peter O'Connell — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:34:07 -0000

Rats, I always seem to forget nattering!

Thanks Hal.

Best always,
- Peter

Re: Ford's CEO Takes to Twitter

Peter O'Connell — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:58:09 -0000

I'm smiling thinking that you either just dropped a hint from a new product from Ford's IT or you just dropped a suggestion in their suggestion box. Either way, well played.

My point regarding ROI is that Twitter's popularity and use are still minor in the grand scheme of marketing channels. Is it growing? Yes but it does not have what would be considered a wide acceptance. That could change and you could be on the ground floor which is why its good that you are testing and introducing it at Ford now.

But the maginifying glass the company and thereby the board and Alan will be under simple make me think the focus of non ROI related marketing will make twitter a third string player for a while. TV they get, Twitter, not so much...yet.

Best always,
- Peter

Re: 2008/07/21/how-to-make-your-users-hate-you/

Peter O'Connell — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:20:02 -0000

I came across this problem for the very first time this weekend when a voice over friend of mine in Canada sent me a link to one of her projects on MTV and the warning came up.

More legal BS. Ridiculous.

Best always,
- Peter

Re: Site Rework Done

Peter O'Connell — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:05:43 -0000

Chris:

I'm glad to see I'm not the only guy who sweats the little web details. Must be because I know how much I don't know.

Best always,
- Peter

Re: Why I Failed Math- Calculating

Peter O'Connell — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 15:28:25 -0000

OK, so who tried to screw you over today?

Re: Moving On

Peter O'Connell — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:03:22 -0000

Happy Landings!

Best always,
- Peter

Re: The New Gig

Peter O'Connell — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 23:15:00 -0000

Chris:

Like I said...happy landings!

Best always,
- Peter

Re: Macbook Air is Great if You Like Clouds

Peter O'Connell — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:25:19 -0000

I think this is likely the foundation of what computer size will be. The portability issue IS huge for those of us who travel (as airport terminals get longer and longer).

And you rightly point out its lacking features...but think back to the first portable telephones. In 1997, the phone I had was a portable box with a shoulder strap that sent and received calls...that's it...it looked like something out of a WWII movie. Eleven years later, look how that product has changed, we have uber function phones that are smaller than you hand.

The Air will go through the same evolution in functionality and size...but you have to start somewhere, which is where we are today.

Best always,
- Peter

Re: Scaling Yourself

Peter O'Connell — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:50:05 -0000

Chris:

What about just writing shorter blog posts?

;)

Best always,
- Peter

Re: New Site Design Launched

Peter O'Connell — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:51:10 -0000

Nice layout, really like the icon.

Not sure why the type has to be sooo small but maybe squinting makes me look cooler.

Best always,
- Peter

Re: Who Am I Really

Peter O'Connell — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:32:15 -0000

For a guy who loves his birthday and has all this passion, you look pretty pissed off in your pic.

Smile....life is a gift not a guarantee.

Best always,
- Peter

Re: Make Your LinkedIn Profile Work for You

Peter O'Connell — Mon, 19 May 2008 10:27:43 -0000

Chris:

I found this really helpful.

Thanks,

Best always,
- Peter

Re: Preserve Your Authenticity and Stay Transparent

Peter O'Connell — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:29:33 -0000

Chris:

What struck me about your post was your desire that “the news is as authentic as possible” and in the same sentence acknowledging product placement exists in TV and movies.

In my head, that’s the connection broadcast executives want you to make to excuse their behavior (and please note I did not say news directors, an important clarification I’ll explain in a moment).

First let’s address the standard you’ve set: news is as authentic as possible. I understand what you are saying but your bar, I think, is set too low.

My position is that mainstream media news was authentic, presenting the facts in an unbiased way in newspaper, radio and television and letting the viewer decide their opinions.

It has been disappointing for me to watch that practice be whittled away through woefully lax news gathering and editorial standards (especially at the local level) brought about primarily by business executives making decisions that should be made by news professionals. This isn’t about liberal or conservative bias. It should be “just the facts, ma’am,” as the Dragnet character Sgt. Joe Friday was find of saying.

But viewers get bored in the age of fast cut editing and video games. Research shows news should be a mixture of information and entertainment. That’s a bad mix for folks with no filter in place upstairs (more on that in a moment too).

When corporations starting running networks and newspapers like any other business (and networks and newspapers are not) primarily to please bottom line focused share holders, authentic news presentation was a concept hoisted overboard without a life jacket.

Which brings us to sponsor-logoed coffee mugs on the news set. Upsetting? Controversial? Well if you consider that on their early morning shows and early p.m. news shows, most local affiliates featured their paid advertisers in a segment at some point during a week, the logo mug thing is a wash. Sometimes sponsors have been identified in such news segments, sometimes not. Separation between news and sales….narrowing fast.

So we’ve been long exposed to product placement in news, this most recent logoed cup example is only a little more blatant or maybe even transparent. Sort of like when college age children first smoke in front of their parents when everyone knows they’ve been smoking since they were 15 years old.

The news-product placement horse has long ago left that starting gate.

News consumers should be pissed but they’re not. In fact they are embracing other news gathering tools like blogs and often absorbing information there as unbiased truth because often they subscribe to blogs whose content they agree with. No ying and yang, no point - counter point.

Offering the suggestion that social media content providers remain authentic is a great reminder that I think will likely fall on understanding yet long deaf ears.

There is either no filter in most consumers minds anymore or the filter is long over due for a cleaning. Yikes!...either way.

Best always,
- Peter

Re: Thinking About Trust Agents

Peter O'Connell — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:34:17 -0000

Funny.

In the description you gave of trust agent one word immediately came to mind and I wanted to see if anyone else thought of it. Frank did.

Honest.

WHY is someone trusted? Because they are honest. You know that when they say they are successful its true because when they aren't successful, they note that too. Its kinda what the term critic was designed for but because of bad writing and, for some, questionable ethics, its not such a positive term.

So maybe you don't want it in your title (and I have to agree that Trust Agent is not the money term you're looking for) but honesty should be specified, not implied, in your definition.

I hope that helps.

Best always,
- Peter

Re: Pepsi Reaches out to Digital People in Analog

Peter O'Connell — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:45:57 -0000

That crap will rot your teeth and ruin your stomach lining.

Tell you what, send it to me and I'll drink it for you...its safer that way.

Best always,
- Peter

Re: More About the New Pepsi Logo

Peter O'Connell — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:59:13 -0000

You did exactly what they wanted you to do.

Re: Here's a Hint- Don't Whisper

Peter O'Connell — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:10:34 -0000

Chris:

Sure GMAC handled this badly...bad customer service is the rule rather than the exception.

But couldn't this whole thing been avoided if you'd paid your bill on time in the first place?

Re: Here's a Hint- Don't Whisper

Peter O'Connell — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:58:05 -0000

@Chris I understood the point from the get go.

Regarding CS, the vicious circle of developing technology to make our lives easier results in the cost of developing trained talent to serve which when combined with peoples inability or indifference to learn the technology before crying for help (that might be me) etc., means that customer service in almost ever sector is going to suck.

As customers, we can't or won't learn the technology or even read the directions. And as for companies - they will always serve share holders first and see service as an after thought- in fact, an EXPENSIVE afterthought, public statements or mottos about CS notwithstanding.

We should all save our old complaint letters and emails (or blog posts)...we'll soon see them as archaic wastes of of time and effort.

Boy I hope I'm wrong but I don't think I am.

Best always,
- Peter

Re: The ROI of Stories- An Informal Case Study

Peter O'Connell — Mon, 18 May 2009 08:36:51 -0000

I hope you got her tag number, name etc., so you can send her company a letter (maybe even copy the NY Cab Commission). There ARE good, honest cabbies in NYC and you got one of three...let her bosses know in writing.

Best always,
- Peter

Re: Apple has a PR nightmare brewing…

Peter O'Connell — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:36:35 -0000

I'll tell you what kind of PR problem Apple is looking at...I'm a current AT&T customer whose contract is up and I can go anywhere I want.

I saw Jobs presentation on the i=phone in January (on line) and was waaaay impressed.

Now, its slow connection problems and i-brick moniker leveled by those who are having these upgrade problems has pretty much left the iphone off my new phone list o'choices...lower price or not.

Best always,
- Peter

Re: Marketing Over Coffee is Live!

Peter O'Connell — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 13:09:24 -0000

Guys...

Excellent first show.

Best always,

Peter

Re: GhostBlogging - Who ya gonna call

Peter O'Connell — Thu, 03 May 2007 08:43:01 -0000

Hi Guys.

Had a good laugh about your Don LaFontaine comments. Don is a really good guy and ultimately he's great for the voice over industry as he raises our collective profile via his success.

He does soooo many sessions a day (most from the comfort of his own home studio) he's living very comfortably. And he's very busy.

So if you need some VO work done (even in a really low voice that will make your bass traps rattle) give me a call.

Really enjoying the show. Keep it up.

Best always,

Peter

Re: Marketing over Cocktails?

Peter O'Connell — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 09:28:23 -0000

Yes, that would be cool but does it have to involve coffee?

Best always,
- Peter

Re: Financial Aid Podcast Podcaster iPhone Kit

Peter O'Connell — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 08:45:30 -0000

Thanks for doing this Chris.

Best always,

- Peter

Re: Video Post: How To Use TweetDeck

Peter O'Connell — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:01:24 -0000

Really nice job. Thanks for taking the time to make this.

Best always,
- Peter

Re: A 45-Minute Keynote Takes 20-Hours of Preparation Time, So Compensate Please

Peter O'Connell — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 23:10:33 -0000

Leesa:

Truer words have not been spoken on respecting a speaker's abilities and, in turn, the speaker's responsibilities to their audience.

Sounds like you did everything right (as I would expect).

In the years I've been giving talks, I wish more folks had read the part about reasonable compensation (and no that does NOT include a clock or pen and pencil set...thanks anyway).

Re: Podcast Interview Tips - Ask Permission After Its Done

Peter O'Connell — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 22:18:02 -0000

Equally as important to being positive is the theme and focus of your podcasts. It is NOT a newscast, as you point out, and the rules of engagement are significantly different...editing being just one.

Interviewees have an understanding and expectation when they agree to be engaged by a podcaster or news reporter. There is no line crossed when the rules are properly established (as you do) at the outset.

Best always,
Peter

Re: The Ugliness of Pride in Blogging

Peter O'Connell — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 22:04:51 -0000

Barnes!

I have just finished a four hour recording session for a client who wanted audio clips for their PowerPoint…they were the voice. They thought the session would take twenty minutes. I am punchy (in a funny way, not a fisticuffs way).

I think it was either Jean Paul Sartre or Steve McGarrett who said: “go with your gut”. So if you’re gut told you “edit” the blog then that was the thing to do…proving yet again it is hard (but not impossible) for one to lie to themselves.

Like Julien, I too am curious. Unlike Julien I don’t speak French (of any kind) and know relatively little about the internet. Tease those of us who didn’t read the original post if you must…likely I would tease you mercilessly about its content had I read it even though I think I’d have the insight to temper your paragraphs with the reality of you that I know…I know you know you’re not anything less than good people.

Did that make any sense? I’ve not really eaten well today and I’ve just had two PB&J’s for dinner with a Pepsi chaser. Am I supposed to be seeing spots?

Anyway the point here is that now without this original post I’ve got nothing o tease you about so you’ve taken the fun out of my day. I hope you’re happy.

xoxo, your pal,
the sugar buzzing buffalonian

Re: What’s the Purpose of Podcast.com?

Peter O'Connell — Wed, 16 May 2007 12:17:16 -0000

Sounds like a branding problem. Have them call Mitch Joel.

Best always,

Peter

Re: Be a Partner, Not a Vendor

Peter O'Connell — Wed, 23 May 2007 17:37:02 -0000

In every client strategy, I try to not only be a partner but also a reflection of myself in that: "am I treating this person the way I would want to be treated?"

Many times, that includes offering marketing consultation ideas that are certainly not part of my audio services but because I know that my audio will (or should anyway) be part of a bigger marketing strategy, I offer conversational tips that I know will benefit the client's big picture plans...even if THEY aren't sure what the big picture is. They usually greatly appreciate it and it doesn’t take any time from my day really.

The challenge I find is when I understand the client's problems, as they have been explained to me by them, and they cannot grasp the marketing solution I have provided or even worse, won't take the time to implement the strategy (we're talking simple stuff usually). Its hard to see someone step off the curb into the path of a Mack truck, offer your hand to pull them to safety only to have that hand brushed away, thus watching the inventible play out.

Oh well, I really did try!

Best always,
-Peter

Re: Open Conversations Aren’t Always Good

Peter O'Connell — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 09:40:18 -0000

Leesa:

A person is innocent until proven guilty.

I hope that this man who clearly entertained you is not guilty of these inexcusable crimes.

I'll offer my perspective as someone not interested in wrestling: my mind's image (from published reports) of a wrestler putting his mentally challenged son in a choke hold and killing him (and killing his wife as well) is just disgusting and I can't yet shake it.

Which is why I try and remind myself: a person is innocent until proven guilty.

Pray for the families.

Best always,
- Peter

Re: The 4-Hour Workweek - Blogging an Hour a Week

Peter O'Connell — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 08:54:13 -0000

The biggest help in time management AND corralling the information I want to be "aware" of if not always read has been the Google reader (which seems to be perpetually in beta, but I digress). One of those subscriptions featured in my reader is for this very blog.

This not only gives me the content I like to read but it can also give me direct or indirect ideas for blog posts.

Wordpress is my blog format as well...it easy and for those parts that aren't so easy for me I have folks I can turn to who can help me...big win. The new format we customized also keeps the look and feel similar to my main web site (audioconnell.com) which was a big marketing win for me.

Best always,
- Peter

Re: Association of Downloadable Media Receives Mixed Reviews

Peter O'Connell — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 12:05:28 -0000

L-

You must join.

It is the first national association of its kind for your industry. Likely nothing else like it will come up at least in the next year, and if it does, you need to join that too.

To not join and comment from the sidelines (which is not what I am suggesting you are doing presently but would be doing should you ever comment on the association again) is throwing stones even if you are truly (as always) trying to help.

Further, you must not just simply join but you must participate. You have insight, you have abilities and you have a lot to learn about the industry (on top of your already stellar knowledge bank)...get in there. Build your credibility among your peers, expand your reputation in the industry and learn learn learn.

If after a year of direct experience, it didn't turn out to be what you wanted (not for any lack of trying on your part) then walk away having given it a good try.

Best always,
- Peter

Re: Trying to Make a Decision

Peter O'Connell — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 19:14:01 -0000

Yes, into a podcasting folder, I think.

Best always,
-Peter

Re: What You’re Missing Over at LeesaBarnes.com

Peter O'Connell — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 12:07:56 -0000

While I think rebranding to LeesaBarnes.com is very wise (author, author) why not just redirect the podonomics address to LeesaBarnes.com? The podonomics brand has some value, no?

Best always,
-Peter

Re: The Tabby Johnson Show CFRB 1010

Peter O'Connell — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:48:25 -0000

Be good this time...no swearing ;)

See you in Boston.

Best always,
- Peter

Re: Time to Share New Media With Non Technical People

Peter O'Connell — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:54:49 -0000

We have lift off!!!!

Re: Mistake #1 - Spending Time On Techie Stuff

Peter O'Connell — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:15:01 -0000

YES! you SHOULD delegate your audio production to someone else and because I am such a good friend, I'll volunteer to have you pay me to do it! ;)

Best always,
- Peter

Re: Mistake #3 - Not Asking for Help

Peter O'Connell — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 11:00:56 -0000

Leesa -

Asking for help is a two pronged pitch fork for some folks, though it needn't be.

First fork - Pay. Will my friends ask for money, should I offer money? Certainly we're willing to pay but it can feel weirdly awkward...at least that's been my experience sometimes when I've needed help (so this could be my own psychosis rearing its ugly head) I've learned to ask for help, bring up terms (if they'll do it free, great) and just be yourself when asking for help

Fork 2- Asking for help from friends may make us think we look weak or unsuccessful. Again, hubris, pride, ego whatever...if they ARE our friends they aren't going to speak ill of us if they speak about our business relationship at all. If they do chat negatively, we've been given a kind of gift....we won't have to send them Christmas cards anymore!

We need to tell our pride and ego to fork off and use our networks to get the help we need.

Signed,
Dr. Phil

Re: 34 Things I Really Like

Peter O'Connell — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 23:25:08 -0000

Happy Birthday pal!

Best always,
- Peter

Re: National Association of Broadcasters

Peter O'Connell — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:55:05 -0000

This is not a big deal, this is a big-ass deal!!!!

WOW!

I know you'll do great and I am really thrilled for you.

Best always,
- Peter

Re: When People Mock You, You Know You’re Doing Something Right

Peter O'Connell — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:28:06 -0000

Oh, I like those bullet points a lot!

As to the critics, the letter "F" comes to mind as well as the word "'em!"

But I of course don't know what that means!

Best always,
- Peter

Re: How to Create a Punchy, Pithy and Profitable Podcast Intro

Peter O'Connell — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:04:22 -0000

Ouch!

Re: Celebrating Two Years as a Self Employed Podcasting Consultant

Peter O'Connell — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:59:26 -0000

Leesa:

Congrats.

Save the money on a celebration unless most of your clients are in TO.

Do a direct mail thank you note or small gift and include a special offer.

That might be money better spent.

Best always,
- Peter

Re: You’re Not My Target Market Unless You’re Ready to Monetize Your Podcast

Peter O'Connell — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:15:05 -0000

I'm sorry, Leesa who?!

(j/k)

I understand the frustration, I may have dialed back a bit on the response as your anger comes across to me as seething in this post but I get that it was both a brand and personal issue.

Rather than the "you're not my target" take I would have tried the "my targets are" take.

Those who you can't be bothered with today who "waste" your time might someday soon be a 40 year old with need for your services or at the very least employed by one who may ask for referrals. Its not six degrees of separation anymore. It’s a lot less.

Trust me, I have got angry on the web too, been frustrated, pissed etc....many more times than you (I'm Irish...get angry first THEN find out what you're mad about :)) But I always try and listen to my Dad's voice in my head "Don't let the bastards get you down!"

What you said wasn't wrong, how you said it might have been able to have been just as direct while still staying above the fray.

And as for anyone who questions your professionalism or abilities regarding podcasting, well that's just f---ing bulls---, dammit! Oops, see, there I go again.

Best always,
- Peter

Re: Podcasting for Profit Breakfast Seminar

Peter O'Connell — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:05:01 -0000

Leesa:

A great example of strong camera presence.

You believe in what you're selling and it comes across. Not easy to do.

Great job.

Best always,
- Peter

Re: What Your Picture Says About Your Brand

Peter O'Connell — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 21:28:31 -0000

Well, I think you look great, confident and happy.

But you always seemed that way to me so maybe I am not the right person to ask.

Best always,
- Peter

Re: Marketing Fit: An Energized Way to Use Social Media

Peter O'Connell — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:25:01 -0000

Leesa:

Awesome story.

Go get 'em!

Enjoy the ride!

- Peter

Re: My So Called Vegan Diet: Week 1

Peter O'Connell — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:51:38 -0000

Leesa:

Congrats for being the most honest blog of the day. I have yet to be able to work up a farting post but you've now inspired me.:))

Best always,
- Peter

Re: What Is Your Definition of Excellence?

Peter O'Connell — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:49:41 -0000

Leesa:

What great recognition. Congrats.

Best always,
- Peter

Re: I Need A Batch of Podcast-Production-For-Hire Types

Peter O'Connell — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 07:47:23 -0000

Paul:

I just completed my presentation on podcast production techniques at Podcamp Toronto yesterday so finding your post is very timely. btw, if organizers have one in your area, you should definetely attend. http://podcamp.pbwiki.com/

Anyway, I have been doing professional commercial audio production for over 20 years and would be glad to help you with your podcasts. Please visit my site www.audioconnell.com check out the demos then if you like them, give me a call.

Thanks!
-Peter

Re: A 45-Minute Keynote Takes 20-Hours of Preparation Time, So Compensate Please

Peter O'Connell — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 23:10:33 -0000

Re: Podcast Interview Tips – Ask Permission After Its Done

Peter O'Connell — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 22:18:02 -0000

Re: The Ugliness of Pride in Blogging

Peter O'Connell — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 22:04:51 -0000

Re: What’s the Purpose of Podcast.com?

Peter O'Connell — Wed, 16 May 2007 12:17:16 -0000

Sounds like a branding problem. Have them call Mitch Joel.

Best always,

Peter

Re: Be a Partner, Not a Vendor

Peter O'Connell — Wed, 23 May 2007 17:37:02 -0000

Re: Open Conversations Aren’t Always Good

Peter O'Connell — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 09:40:18 -0000

Re: The 4-Hour Workweek – Blogging an Hour a Week

Peter O'Connell — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 08:54:13 -0000

Re: Association of Downloadable Media Receives Mixed Reviews

Peter O'Connell — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 12:05:28 -0000

Re: Trying to Make a Decision

Peter O'Connell — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 19:14:01 -0000

Yes, into a podcasting folder, I think.

Best always,
-Peter

Re: What You’re Missing Over at LeesaBarnes.com

Peter O'Connell — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 12:07:56 -0000

Re: The Tabby Johnson Show CFRB 1010

Peter O'Connell — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:48:25 -0000

Be good this time...no swearing ;)

See you in Boston.

Best always,
- Peter

Re: Time to Share New Media With Non Technical People

Peter O'Connell — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:54:49 -0000

We have lift off!!!!

Re: Mistake #1 – Spending Time On Techie Stuff

Peter O'Connell — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:15:01 -0000

YES! you SHOULD delegate your audio production to someone else and because I am such a good friend, I'll volunteer to have you pay me to do it! ;)

Best always,
- Peter

Re: Mistake #3 – Not Asking for Help

Peter O'Connell — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 11:00:56 -0000

Re: 34 Things I Really Like

Peter O'Connell — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 23:25:08 -0000

Happy Birthday pal!

Best always,
- Peter

Re: National Association of Broadcasters

Peter O'Connell — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:55:05 -0000

This is not a big deal, this is a big-ass deal!!!!

WOW!

I know you'll do great and I am really thrilled for you.

Best always,
- Peter

Re: When People Mock You, You Know You’re Doing Something Right

Peter O'Connell — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:28:06 -0000

Oh, I like those bullet points a lot!

As to the critics, the letter "F" comes to mind as well as the word "'em!"

But I of course don't know what that means!

Best always,
- Peter

Re: How to Create a Punchy, Pithy and Profitable Podcast Intro

Peter O'Connell — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:04:22 -0000

Ouch!

Re: Celebrating Two Years as a Self Employed Podcasting Consultant

Peter O'Connell — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:59:26 -0000

Re: You’re Not My Target Market Unless You’re Ready to Monetize Your Podcast

Peter O'Connell — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:15:05 -0000

Re: Podcasting for Profit Breakfast Seminar

Peter O'Connell — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:05:01 -0000

Leesa:

A great example of strong camera presence.

You believe in what you're selling and it comes across. Not easy to do.

Great job.

Best always,
- Peter

Re: What Your Picture Says About Your Brand

Peter O'Connell — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 21:28:31 -0000

Well, I think you look great, confident and happy.

But you always seemed that way to me so maybe I am not the right person to ask.

Best always,
- Peter

Re: Marketing Fit: An Energized Way to Use Social Media

Peter O'Connell — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:25:01 -0000

Leesa:

Awesome story.

Go get 'em!

Enjoy the ride!

- Peter

Re: My So Called Vegan Diet: Week 1

Peter O'Connell — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:51:38 -0000

Leesa:

Congrats for being the most honest blog of the day. I have yet to be able to work up a farting post but you've now inspired me.:))

Best always,
- Peter

Re: What Is Your Definition of Excellence?

Peter O'Connell — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:49:41 -0000

Leesa:

What great recognition. Congrats.

Best always,
- Peter