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Re: Business Networking 101 (why to have your own website)

Jared — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:43:37 -0000

Hey Eric, came across your blog on twitter.

I recently say a presentation by Gary Vaynerchuk of Wine Library TV and he said how people always ask him what social networks to use to develop their business. His response was every single one. Every chance you get to enhance your online profile and connect with customers is crucial to developing whatever your business is.

I couldn't agree more. Even if your business isn't online I'm sure your looking for more customers. All of these social networks that are out there provide huge opportunities to find these customers. You just have to spend the time to figure the stuff out but its that extra effort that separates the winners from the losers.

Jared
@jotoole4

Re: If you blog it they will come

Jared — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:46:59 -0000

I used to blog everyday, there was definitely a decrease in my quality but an increase in traffic. However now that I focus more on quality I seem to be building a community and getting a few more subscribers, but there is less traffic.

Interested to see how you experiment works!

Re: Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us

Jared — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:17:38 -0000

It was a good quick read. I read all of Seth's stuff because above all its just motivating. He knows how to write that just sucks you in and makes you want to go start something.

Re: Get Your Viral On

Jared — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:04:23 -0000

nice post, positioning yourself to go viral is a real key to success. It doesn't mean your brand will go viral but at least give it the chance.

Re: Twitter can be used as a marketing tool

Jared — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:51:03 -0000

Hey Ken, came across your blog on twitter.

So that being said Twitter can be used as an effective marketing tool. I watched a speech Gary Vaynerchuk gave from Wine Library TV. He said he gets asked a lot about what social networking platforms should be used and his response is every single one. Every platform gives you another opportunity to connect in some way with your customers which is what drives business. So twitter is just another platform that everyone should look to use because it is another way to stay in touch with customers.

Jared
@jotoole4

Re: Syndicating your content isn’t hard to do, but you need to.

Jared — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:02:04 -0000

Syndication is so key to making something successful on today's web. Most people don't have the time to click through to every blog or page where they look for information. I mean I am subscribed to over 100blogs on my google reader. It would take forever to load each blog and see what they are talking about. This way I can just scan everything and if you are writing useful, interesting stuff your blog moves towards the top of the ones I regularly checkout.

It's all about time and how easy you make it for people to see what your doing.

Re: Traveling Online: Making Your Destination More Interactive

Jared — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:04:07 -0000

Could be a big opportunity for people who are experts on certain places to blog and build communities around them. Local residents who can become the experts for the area and become a go to source for everything you need to know about the area.

Re: Remain calm and invest in the future

Jared — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:49:03 -0000

Times like these offer up the greatest opportunities. They may not always be the easiest to find but they are out there and they are bigger then ever.

The companies that come out of this alive are the ones that could innovate quickly and effectively.

Re: Twitter is Growing Like a Weed

Jared — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:21:55 -0000

Twitter is growing like a weed. I've only been on it for a few months and I've already noticed many of my friends are starting to use it without any promotion from me.

Re: Are You Getting A Lot Out Of Twitter?

Jared — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:34:08 -0000

1. 3-5/day
2. Haven't used it that long but no for the last month
3. No
4. Not that has resulted in more business but I have connected with some big Twitter users.
5. 8/10

I think its a great service for building relationships. The important part is to follow and try to be followed by the right people. It takes time, don't just mass follow everyone because besides being bad for the site your page will just be filled with tweets you have no interest in.
Things I have found it most useful for are hearing about live interviews online or tv, new sites, thought provoking questions, and just building relationships with fellow entrepreneurs.

Re: LucidNYC: The All-Star Game for Mathletes

Jared — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:09:10 -0000

I don't know what venues are being used but why so expensive for 40-70 people. I'm sure a back room at a restaurant or bar would do very well. You may not even have to pay for it if it brings a crowd to the place at an off hour.

Re: How to Start a Web 2.0 Company

Jared — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:57:48 -0000

Nice approach. Before you start anything research is needed because you have to do know who your competitors are. But you have to just start it. This is how you learn and get feedback. It's also easier to approach investors if you have something up and running with some results. It can just be a beta version but to be able to show some actaul interest goes along way.

Also I have had some experience with investors and they have never wanted a business plan. I have actually been thanked for sending them my 2 page executive summary. Focus on writing that and then down the line develop the business plan once you have feedback and a clearer direction of where your going.

Re: Facebook's 5th Birthday, 18 Interesting Statistics, and the other 3 Co-Founders

Jared — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:25:18 -0000

%70 of users are outside the US. Crazy stat considering it started only in the US.

Re: Crowdsourcing through Students to Bring a Billion Dollars back into our Economy

Jared — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:39:55 -0000

That's an awesome project. I've always been trying to come up with ways to help companies generate ideas while making them more open to the public. This great for that but then the job opportunities that are being tied into it makes it an amazing project. I hope they succeed and we can continue to see more companies getting involved.

Re: Startup Climate

Jared — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:45:05 -0000

I don't understand why there is no interest in content sites. I think that is where all the value is. If you can create something that people will pay for, for example great educational content. I think people and organizations still pay for great content that adds value to their lives.

Social media and social networking is flooded with crap and its going to be great t see it all sorted out over the years. There needs to be a shift in the strategies to monetize those site.

Re: Sacrifice

Jared — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 10:22:50 -0000

So true. There is a ton of sacrifice in entrepreneurship but the reward of creating something from nothing is such a great feeling .

Re: Putting It In Perspective…

Jared — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:02:38 -0000

Great comparisons. It's so true that so many kids think that when you say your starting a company your on easy street or something. They complain about class or after graduation working the 9-5. All while I think about how much crap I have to deal with. It's kind of funny listening to it because I know I'm much happier with everything I'm doing.

It is fun as hell though!

Re: Why You Need Live Streaming Video

Jared — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 23:10:34 -0000

Totally agree. Over at Under30CEO we haven't completely defined our business yet and with our ustream chats each week we have build a tribe around us. It's such a great tool that not enough people use.

Maybe we don't want to many people using it because then tatango and under30ceo live chats wont be as unique! haha

Re: 10 Social Media Marketing Errors Businesses Should Avoid

Jared — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:39:40 -0000

I think one of the best points is "spreading yourself too thin". There are simply way to many web 2.0 programs, apps, and resources to master them all. Choose a few and kill it on them.

Seth Godin doesn't use twitter. Not because he doesn't get it or think it's an amazing networking tool. He simply doesn't think he could keep up with it and go at it %100. He understands not just jumping on board everything and instead focusing your energy to things you can do really well.

Re: 7 Evaluation Subjects for Lecturers of College Entrepreneurs

Jared — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:10:26 -0000

What about a class that acted as some kind of incubator for your ventures. Homework would revolve around goals you establish and complete. Classes could tackle specific issues that a particular individual is having with their venture.

This would keep everyone involved and class wouldn't be a waste of time for innovators who know they could be getting things done if they weren't in class.

Re: Weekly Biz Buzz #1 Company Sites, Blog Post Ideas and Corporate Blogging

Jared — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 22:01:56 -0000

So many small businesses simply don't understand the ROI that comes from blogging.

1 of the biggest barriers I have seen with blogging is when people say "I am not a writer". I used to think this way also but then I realized I should blog like I talk. Once I realized that it became easy. But again so many people don't think they can do that. Frustrating haha.

Re: Weekly Biz Buzz #4 Sleep Myths Busted, LinkedIn and Personal Branding for Small Business

Jared — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 11:45:07 -0000

Great post. I really like this weekly round-up type of post.

I follow Steve Chou regularly. His blog is really good. His posts are content packed and its amazing because it seems like he would be to busy with all the stuff he does.

Re: “Tweeting & Blogging are a Waste of Time!”

Jared — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 22:45:57 -0000

My experience is that a lot of people don;t get it at all at first. But with a little explanation start to get involved and can see the benefit. However the most important part is giving these people a long-term plan. Anyone will jump on twitter and play with it for 2weeks and be done for 2months. However if I give them a strategy and show them how to tie their business/life into it they tend to stay involved. The mind-set is whats in it for them. So you have to lay it out in the simplest yet detailed plans to show them ROI.

Re: How to Buy Domain Names Like a Pro: 10 Tips from the Founder of PhoneTag.com

Jared — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 22:09:35 -0000

Great tips my biggest problem has always been finding out who actually owns the domain. Most of the time it ends up being a dead end and I just give up.

Re: Welcome to the Stammtisch: Peer connections for practitioners are critical…

Jared — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 01:22:30 -0000

Hey Sean, came across your blog on twitter.

I think that's a great method for communicating. I think the office environment always creates a kind of stuffy and stiffer atmosphere. I think having "gatherings" outside in more informal settings makes for much better conversation. I think if more people did this a lot more would get done and creativity would appear more often.

I think another great spot for informal communication is twitter. It may not be effective in really organizing a conversation but everybody is equal. There aren't rankings that allow certain posts or thoughts to be at the top. Everybody sees everything on an equal level which I think helps people express their thoughts and ideas better.

Jared
my twitter account - jotoole4

Re: I Hate Business Plans

Jared — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:59:25 -0000

I'm a little late but ill answer anyway...

I hate business plans but I love business planning because....its gives me goals and motivation. Without some type of planning I wouldn't have anything to strive for. The plan can be extremely broad and open and even if I end up somewhere I had no intention of being it will be because I had an idea or dream at some point.

Re: Maybe the Best $100 You Ever Spent

Jared — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:09:36 -0000

Great information. Seems like a very useful tool for start-ups especially.

Re: Top 12 Resources for Start-Ups

Jared — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:02:27 -0000

Vator.tv is another good resource. Mindfrenzy.com is further back in the idea stage of a business.

Re: Small Business is the Economic Bailout

Jared — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:42:13 -0000

Small business will be the key to the economic turn around. Small business has the flexibility to adjust to the new conditions that large corporations just won't be able to do.

A lot of people see a recession as a time when companies trim the fat and become lean and mean again. Well small business is already lean and mean and these conditions gives them tons of opportunities.

Re: Automating Social Media Activity

Jared — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:05:41 -0000

I don't like the idea of TweetLater. One of the things I love about twitter is that when someone does send me a DM or follows me I usually take my time to look into what they are all about because they took the time to look at me.

I knew these automated services would happen but I don't think it does anything for the creating of valuable relationships that I have found twitter to be remarkable good at.

Re: Social Media Is a Tool, It’s Not a Religion

Jared — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:10:38 -0000

"Don’t be rude, don’t be boring, give to get."

Enough said - follow that but everything else goes!

Re: What Becomes the Long Way Home

Jared — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:13:25 -0000

Many people give up before their idea reaches its 1st potential. It's tough to keep on going. Even right now I see myself not being as satisfied because of the amount of people who view my blog. 6months ago I would be thrilled with how many new people are seeing it.

Everything is about consistency and time. I know I'll make it someday and if I think about I know I'm on the right path. So why the hell am I complaining!

Re: Add a Comment, Get Twitter Followers

Jared — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:28:24 -0000

Inspiring, motivating and pushing young entrepreneurs to go after their dreams!!!

Re: Social Media Hierarchy Revisted

Jared — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:24:53 -0000

Great idea. There definitely is a hierarchy. To many people only engage and build with no actual direction for their efforts.

Re: The Businesscardless Office

Jared — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:06:45 -0000

very cool idea. I still love getting business cards but often I forget to do anything with the info. I think its a great idea for taken care of that on the spot before I have time to lose the card or forget about it.

Re: How to Sell Anything to Anyone

Jared — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:35:37 -0000

To many people focus on their product and trying to push that product. Instead of thinking what their customers actual want and developing a product or service to meet their needs.

Everybody can write a book or do consulting work but are you writing for you or for the people reading it?

Re: Does Anyone Know What Networking Really Means Anymore?

Jared — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:59:05 -0000

I agree that effective networking still needs to take place the old fashioned way. But I think all these new online tools allow that to happen more frequently

I can go to a conference and know 10-20 people that I started talking with on twitter or something and then can meet them.

Re: Web 2.0- Was It Ever Alive?

Jared — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:12:09 -0000

I agree to the point that all this social media/networking hasn't been used to great extent in business. Many companies still don't know what a blog is let alone twitter.

However I don't see this as all just fading away. This technology (blogging, social media) is all relatively new. Companies always react slower then just about everything else in the world. Over time though they will find ways to harness this information and improve their brands. They will connect with customers via all these outlets. There is a ton of opportunity its just slow to diffuse into corporations.

Re: Toilet Paper When You Need It Most

Jared — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:47:51 -0000

I think Ricardo already hit on the best part

‘If what you want to do does not become part of you, you may not be as successful as you planned to be.’

You have to love what you do. If your doing what you love then work is no longer work. This is when you will truly reach your full potential.

I mean who doesn't want to do what they love all day long?

Re: Dear Bank of America

Jared — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 11:30:24 -0000

That's ridiculous. It's amazing how far behind corporations are when it comes to customer inter-action. You would never see something like that from small business owners. Corporations just think they can do whatever they want. Seems like that's what got us into this economic mess in the first place.

Re: Do You Have To Touch Every Conversation

Jared — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:06:06 -0000

There is no need to be part of every conversation. You have to pick your places and OWN THEM. With all the tools out there nobody can keep up with every single platform.

Use the few that you truly like and use them well.

Re: Cultivating a Writing Habit

Jared — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:45:14 -0000

Personally the biggest thing that has helped my writing is to stop worrying about what everyone thinks. I have tons of ideas and opinions everyday. However I used to pick and choose which ones I talk about and even those I would over analyze what I wrote to make sure it was "good enough".

Now I have begun to just write what I think and leave it at that. No need for perfect organization or perfect grammar. Obviously I look over what I write but just getting used to the idea of not worrying about being perfect every time has improved my writing tremendously.

Re: Can Social Media Save a Local Business?

Jared — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 23:50:21 -0000

For small business social media needs to be used for innovation. Marketing won't work in small towns where people aren't connected or as Chris said everybody already knows you.

Use it to connect with small businesses in similar situations or your target audience (food lovers) not for new customers but for ideas. Or find that small deli in NYC that has leveraged social media to create tons of press and customers. Connect with them and see if they have some interesting techniques that could help you get some business over that other local deli.

Finaly use it to brand yourself as an expert in your field. If enough people follow you and respect you the opportunities for bigger and better things are endless.

Re: A Crash Course in Comments

Jared — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:12:04 -0000

I tend to end each post I make with a question the reader. This always helps generate comments.

I have been thinking about using a tool like disqus but i have yet to really be convinced to install it on my blog. I bet before long I'll add it.

In the end comenting on relevent blogs is the best thing to do. Probably %75 of my hits come from people who click through from another blog to check my stuff out. It's time consuming but I'm learning and coming up with more ideas for me to write about when I read other posts.

Re: Steal This Small Business Promotion Idea

Jared — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:11:42 -0000

Great to see small businesses getting involved this way. It's so simple to do but can go a long way. So many small businesses are so reluctant to get involved though. They either don't know about the opportunity or don't think it is worth it. I'm sure this will change over time but it's hard to see people rejecting ideas when there are so many success stories out there.

Re: Guest Post-Want To Catch The Next Big Idea? Use Your Hand As Bait

Jared — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:28:54 -0000

Writing down a new idea everyday is great advice. Without those there will never be anything to actually act.

Any successful entrepreneur will say how they are constantly innovating and creating. Even if business is great there are always more possibilities.

Re: Are You Important To Me

Jared — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:25:42 -0000

Its the same with Gary Vaynerchuk. He tries to keep up with everything but it simple doesn't scale. However just knowing that he probably at least sees my at reply to him on twitter gives me a good feeling. I feel like theres a chance that one day I might actually form some kind of relationship with him because I know he is listning as best he can.

Just that feeling of hope is all that is really needed. Show everyone you really care and are trying and they will understand that you won't always keep up with everything.

Re: The Tricky Path of Brand Relationships

Jared — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:43:21 -0000

Celebrity endorsements definitely don't change my mind about a brand. I know its all about the money there and I'll use the product if I like the product.

I feel like I already promote my brands. I tell people I like certain brands because I use them. It doesn't take any money I just like the products.

Re: Inc Magazine- A Video Review

Jared — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:33:18 -0000

Inc. is a great Mag. I'm not subscribed but generally catch each issue at barnes & noble.

I didn't know it was the same publishers as fast company another great mag that I read. I also get entrepreneur mag which I am taking a liking to but there's a lot of articles I don't read compared to Inc where I read just about all of it.

Still have never seen the point to Wired mag. I pick up an issue here and there because so many people like it but just doesn't do anything for me.

Re: 27 Things To Do Before a Conference

Jared — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:53:13 -0000

One of the things I love about twitter is the ability to get involved in conversations before/during an event with people I don't know. Then having the ability to set something up to meet in person.

So easy to do with twitter search and makes for a better overall experience at the event.

Re: You don’t need a blog topic. Just start writing.

Jared — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:13:13 -0000

My best posts come from just writing. I mean all my posts revolve around the topic of starting a business because its what I'm doing. But I reall'y don't try and narrow my view on it. I just write about things that I talk to people about and I try to write like I talk. Since I realized all of this I have seen a solid response with traffic and comments to my blog. But if you never start writing you will never get feedback and you will never know where you will want to take it.

Re: The Umbrella of Rapport

Jared — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:18:46 -0000

Great insight. I think its true that most people just go through the motions especially with their customers.
I'm still new at this whole business thing but I have found that being honest and truly connecting goes much further then just simply going through the motions of social media/networking. Anyone can write a blog, use twitter, start a website but there is only a select few that really take it to the next level.

I know when I encounter them because they stand out and I don't forget that. I can only hope that I can achieve that same success when people encounter me.

<abbr></abbr><abbr>Jareds last blog post..New Book - The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur</abbr>

Re: Marketing Analytics 101: Show Me the Money!

Jared — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:29:02 -0000

I agree everything is becoming more and more targeted. As I am starting my own business and looking into ad options I find myself constantly monitoring data. What ads get clicks which ones don't. Then trying to figure out why and replace the ones that don't get clicked with ones I think will get clicked.

It's all based around who your target market is and what they actually want to see. People in general hate advertising but I feel that just because they have been bombarded with un-targeted ads for so long. If you put stuff in front of them that they can find useful they will see your ads as adding to the content available on your site.

Re: Marketing in a recession

Jared — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 22:28:11 -0000

I could not agree more.

The economy right now has thrown people out of their comfort zone. When people get thrown out of that zone they go looking for new things. These are the opportunities that anyone with a business has to jump on.

Re: A new year or the same old year over again?

Jared — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:16:38 -0000

So true Jim.

I saw a post bu Seth Godin where he talked about if you thought everything with your business is okay. If you think everything is ok then you are not taking chances and pushing yourself forward.

Managers strive for "okay" business owners need to strive for more.

Re: Seth Godin, Robert Scoble & Chris Brogan

Jared — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:47:31 -0000

All 3 are really amazing. I never understand how they can put out such great content on such a regular basis.

I follow Seth most regularly just because I'm more into the marketing side of things and I like how he keeps things short and sweet.

Re: 6 words to transform your results!

Jared — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:00:17 -0000

Things like twitter are just another tool. And as with any tool you have figure out how you want to use it. This involves a plan. Now it doesn't have to be to serious and you can have fun to but there should be goals and you should have a way to measure the results. Maybe clicks to your site from your twitter profile (not from pitching yourself but from networking and people just being interested).

Re: Virtual Assistant Resources and Directories

Jared — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:51:57 -0000

VA's are a great resource. One of the best parts is that they work when you need work done. No pay- rolled assistant that goes through stages of downtime.

Re: Google Knol Tips. The new Wikipedia

Jared — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:35:31 -0000

Knol's are providing a great opportunity for people to get some all important internet real estate right now.
The fact that Knol's are a Google project makes the search engine ranking question all the more intriguing.

Re: Twitter Experiment: @CompanyConvos

Jared — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:45:56 -0000

interesting idea...heres another encounter with JetBlue on Twitter

http://mindfrenzy.com/mindfrenzyblog/?p=59

Re: Day 10: @CompanyConvos Twitter Experiment

Jared — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:44:10 -0000

Nice feedback from the research.

As you said many people don't even know about things like Twitter. Companies however have so many resources you would think they would at least be clued into whats going.

Moving into the future companies will truly need to learn how to manage these types of resources if they are to compete. I'm sure we will be seeing even more applications appearing to further these types of interactions.

Re: How to use Twitter as a serious networking tool

Jared — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:35:06 -0000

I've started to use a method similar to this and it really does work. It's a pain going through all your contacts on twitter but its worth it if you are trying to build a community around your blog.

Most people do look at who's making comments on their blog and they try to get in touch with that person if they have similar interests.

It takes time and effort, but what doesn't?

Re: 60 Guerrilla Publicity Stunts and Purple Cow Ideas

Jared — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:30:52 -0000

Awesome list! Personally I like the giant Eva Longoria stunt the best.

Re: How to add valuable content to your online contacts!

Jared — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:37:49 -0000

Great list. I think 1 thing people should remember is this isn't a list they should choose from. This is a list of things that every single person who is looking to network better should be doing, all of it! If you really want to take advantage of all of the resources out there (as most people say) then do it!

There is no excuse on why your doing 2-3 of these things and not 20-21 of them. If you want it you have to go get it or someone else will.

Re: Network online, just not with email

Jared — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:00:09 -0000

It's true that most people just don't have the time. It's not that they don't want to respond or don't care about you but everyone has priorities and things that they HAVE to do. This may not include a long in depth response to your email.

I would still suggest trying cold emailing because once in a while you do get a great response. Just don't lose hope because most people never get back to you.

Re: Finding your safe, secure job in this economy

Jared — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:45:19 -0000

#10

Don't let your self fall into the rat race. To many people do it. It was one of the reasons the economy is where it is now. The people who didn't fall into it are still living life the same way they were a year ago.

Re: Social Media Strategy: Toilet Paper Entrepreneur

Jared — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:37:26 -0000

Mike is the 1st person I have seen really take full advantage of social media. He has shown that with a little planning and effort you can truly utilize this great resource to build a solid brand.

I'm sure there will more examples like this in the years to come as people begin to realize how interactive and fun social media can be while building a meaningful presence.

Re: Social Media Strategy: Zappos

Jared — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:42:45 -0000

Transparency at it's finest. I have never ordered anything from zappos or taken the time to look anything up about it. However because of all these things mentioned above I like zappos (for no real reason).

Successful companies in the future will have very similar strategies to zappos.

Re: Networking thru Social Media, steal this strategy!

Jared — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:45:21 -0000

It's unbelievable the opportunity for anyone to become an expert in the field of their choice with today's web. It really comes down to who grabs the opportunity.

The people at the top aren't necessarily there because they are that much smarter then others. They simply grabbed the chance to get to the top.

Re: Top 5 Questions entrepreneurs should ask themselves!

Jared — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 23:38:08 -0000

Don't forget "do you love the idea?". Is it something you are really excited about or is it simply a ploy to make money.

The best ideas can go to waste without the right passion behind them and the worst ideas can make it big with the right amount of passion behind them.

Re: Wendy’s get’s caught playing “Buzz Word Bingo”

Jared — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 23:44:38 -0000

Yea that is a dumb idea.

I don't understand how such a successful company can go so wrong. It goes back to the simple task of listening to your customers.

I'm sure there are conversations all over the web good and bad about fast food. That's where Wendy's should be listening in and adding value to the conversations. I doubt fast food or any type of food discussions are common place on facebook walls.

Re: Developing blogger relationships

Jared — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 23:21:22 -0000

If you spend the time to comment on someones blog its probably because they said something that interested you. Why not try to get to know them further?

Take the extra minute and click the twitter/facebook/linkedin links they most likely have and see where the conversation might take you.

Re: Give value to your entire network when you @reply

Jared — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:02:07 -0000

Good point. I definitely fall into this trap also. Have to remember every tweet you send out is seen by everyone and everyone has the chance to jump in on the conversation.

Re: Don't Just Inform Me, Inspire Me

Jared — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:23:52 -0000

Well said. Content and information is easy to come by these days. You need to show me why I need you and not the next guy.

It's really easy to find 100 articles on how to use twitter but to find one that actually inspires me get out there and do it right is the 1 that wins.

Re: What the new facebook layout means to you.

Jared — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:11:17 -0000

Hey Brian, came across your blog on Twitter.

I like your point about how people who are complaining don't really know what they are complaining about. They are only complaining because its different and everybody always resists to change at first. In the end they will continue to use facebook and I would bet if in a year the old facebook came back there would be tons of complaints about that platform just because it was once again change.

Facebook made a good move though, I like the new platform.

Jared
@jotoole4

Re: Radar for September 26th 2008

Jared — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:32:01 -0000

I love tweetdeck. Really helps to manage everything going on in twitter. I think the best part is opening a few searches and monitoring a specific topic for awhile.