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8 Ways to Trainwreck Your Business with InSide919

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Why buy a Poken? OR... Why did you buy one?

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Rob Laughter, Social Media Coach's Events

Tuesday Local Coffee Break

December 1, 2009 from 8:30am to 10am – At a growing number of Local Coffee Shops
Intermediate Class: Building a "Grade A" Facebook Fan Page

December 2, 2009 from 1pm to 3:30pm – Team Nimbus of NC
THE Social Media Mastery Course: Coaching and Training for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and more, Session 2

December 9, 2009 from 6pm to 8pm – Team Nimbus Center

Session 2 of THE Social Media Mastery Course is now open for registration and exclusive by industry. http://mysocialmastery.eventbrite.com

Session 2 of THE Social Media Mastery Course is now open for registration and exclusive by industry. http://mysocialmastery.eventbrite.com Nov 15

Profile Information

Will you commit to adding 1 positive item to the Network each month? (it can be a Question, an Answer, an INVITE or really anything positive)

Yes.

About my Business:

Most people hear the term "social media" and run away. I'm here to let you know it's alright.

I'm a "social media consultant." Essentially, I help companies, small business owners, and individuals understand, plan for, and execute strategies in social media and marketing.

Remotely interested in the field? Get in touch. The first thing I'll do is listen--I promise. Let's explore how social media can help you.

About Me:

I am a recent graduate of Wake Forest University where I majored in Communications. In my five years as an undergrad, I developed a student-led market research and consulting initiative for technology companies, produced two seasons of a local television series, and earned a living teaching companies how to use social media tools.

I get excited about photography, tinkering with gadgets and technology, web programming, and playing guitar.

If you'd like to connect, please send me a friend request, but please be sure to include a personal message or leave a comment when you send your invitation. Thanks!

My profile photo was taken by Mica Parekh from IWP Photography!

My Ideal Customer is:

If you know you need to be using social media, but don't know where to get started, we may be a good match.

If you've got a good grasp on social media basics, but you'd like to learn some advanced tactics, we may be a good match.

If you're working on a long-term project and you'd like a social media consultant on-hand, we may be a good match.

If you represent a brand and you're considering developing a social media strategy, we may be a good match.

My Ideal Referral Partner is:

PR solo professionals and agencies, traditional marketing agencies, and small business owners (amongst others)!

Who referred you to inSide919?

Michelle Courtney

Website:

http://www.connectiveinsights.com

Blog Address:

http://www.connectiveinsights.com/blog.php

Linkedin Address:

http://www.linkedin.com/in/RobLaughter

Facebook Address:

http://www.facebook.com/RobLaughter

Your Twitter to Follow:

http://www.twitter.com/RobLaughter

919 Phone number (only add if you are okay with people calling you)

919.833.3446

Rob Laughter, Social Media Coach's Blog

Inside919 is stale. Let's breathe new life into it.

Ladies and gentlemen, you've been presented an amazing opportunity. Over 2,000 businesspeople just like you with whom to live and to learn, buy and to sell, to lean on and to support. Shamefully, many of you aren't even logging on.

I check in on some of you who I find interesting from time to time and all too often, I see the same tepid profiles, completed in a hurry to figure out what inSide919 is all about and abandoned when their owners realized that the group wasn't the gold mine the… Continue

Posted on October 16, 2009 at 8:58pm — 7 Comments

Using Twitter for the Job Search

Learn how to Use Twitter like a rock star to kick off your next career
I've met a bunch of really awesome, talented people this week and I've started to notice a trend. Most of them introduced themselves as being "between jobs." These are smart people with a long history in their fields, yet they're currently looking for work thanks to a slow economy. Many of them are turning to social media tools such as Twitter to find work.

Meet my new friends

I'd like to introduce you to two… Continue

Posted on September 11, 2009 at 3:38pm — 1 Comment

Get Over Yourself

Why Social Media for Business Can't be Strictly Business

I've been blogging (and tweeting, and talking) a lot about social media for business lately, partially thanks to the fact that I've been up to my eyeballs in work and riding the beta brainwaves. I came across Michelle @TriangleB2B's post entitled Are you that friend that only comes ar… Continue

Posted on September 4, 2009 at 12:20pm — 3 Comments

Using Social Media with "Guerrilla" Marketing

It's like mixing apples and oranges... But the results just might be delicious!

I was a marketing student in college--an experience that played a large part in my move away from marketing as a profession. As an undergrad, I ran simulations, perused dozens of case studies, and--by Jove--I got it. I was the kid that stirred up the hornets' nest with crazy ideas and blew strategy presentations out of the water.

At the same time, I was an active … Continue

Posted on August 28, 2009 at 9:00pm — 3 Comments

Officially moved into the 919. Time to start exploring!

Here's a personal note...

After a weekend of moving that seemed like it would never end, I'm officially a resident of the Triangle area!

I've been here a little over 24 hours and I've already met a few great people and I'm looking forward to many more. Reach out if you'd like to meet up to chat--I'm always up for some networking.

What are some spots in the Raleigh area (I'm near NCSU) that you'd recommend? What is your favorite out-of-the-way place to visit? Where can I get a good ice… Continue

Posted on August 11, 2009 at 10:00pm — 2 Comments

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At 1:45pm on November 25, 2009, Athena K. Delmontie said…: Really enjoyed last night's meeting - picked up a few ideas as well as remembered a few. Happy Thanksgiving, Athena :)

At 8:58am on November 25, 2009, Jin Williams said…: Hi Rob...the reason I ask about which site is because I am the sole founder of The Referralist website- and co-founder of J2J. Depending on which one you are interested in, I need to plan around my partners schedule, if it is the J2J, to set a time to meet. Let's hook up after the Thanksgiving holiday and talk. Best, Jin

At 11:42pm on November 24, 2009, Phoenix delaMer Rector said…: Rob,
Great job tonight at the #simplysocialmedia. It was great to see you and Martin. I learned several things - and have taken Twitter off my LinkedIn. Gave pause to the full throttle - time to really look at where I can improve how/where I present (i.e. represent Phoenix Massage).

You're fun to know - grateful you moved this way and we are treated to your knowledge!
Happy Droiding to you.

At 11:49am on November 24, 2009, Jin Williams said…: Hi Rob- I checked out your website too....looks like we have a lot in common. I would like to hear more about what you do- we should plan a coffee meeting. BTW...which website did you visit-The Referralist or J2J Marketing? Best, jin

At 10:46pm on November 23, 2009, Chris Cardozo said…: Rob,
Great news on teaching the class. If you can't do this month we are doing another one next month also.

At 10:18am on November 23, 2009, Christine Fullerton said…: Yes- I like Alex:-)
Would love to connect with you- I tweeted you;-)

At 12:16pm on November 20, 2009, Terri Voltz said…: Hi Rob, thanks for reaching out to me. Yes, I have met many good people in my few weeks as an inSider! Electric Beanz is a hosting coffee shop for the Local Coffee Break on Tuesday mornings. I hope to meet you there sometime!

Terri

At 11:25am on November 20, 2009, Saroya Webb said…: Hi Rob! How are you? Nice to meet you as well! Yes, I love to bowl! I am not part of a league. I have several friends who are though!! If you are interested, I can put you in touch with one who is the director of a Durham league!

At 3:19pm on November 16, 2009, Michelle Gower said…: Yo. I'm on yer ning page, commenting on your profilez.

At 8:14pm on November 5, 2009, Mica Parekh, IWP Photography said…: Awesome!!!!

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