LinkedIn, email, coffee and a free seminar

Social media for business is not a replacement for eye to eye, flesh to flesh. It is an extension thereof.

I try to use this space to share knowledge and spark conversations, maybe pick a fight or two, or three, because we believe what we say about social media: It’s like a networking party. Talking about yourself is a good way to be left with only yourself to talk to.

That said, I want to tell a little social media story that ends up with a little promotion. Please note that in this case, anyway, we’re not selling anything. We’ve partnered up with someone you know to offer something, and they’re not selling it either. They’re giving it away to those who act quickly.

I got an email from a business friend that introduced me to a new business friend of hers. Friend “A,” who we’ll call Stephanie, since that’s her name, recommended I meet Steve (his real name) because she thought we’d be good power partners and for reasons she probably doesn’t understand but would if she read Blink by Malcolm Gladwell. I made a LinkedIn connection request with Steve, he reciprocated and we set up a coffee date. Within the week Steve made an email introduction to Enrique (also his real name. Swift Kick pulls no punches, y’all!) Another phone call and another coffee–man, I drink too much coffee–and now I get to meet an outstanding social media case study and participate as a speaker for a seminar sponsored by Qwest Business.

Told you, it’s someone you know. It’s free and first come first serve. Here’s the poop:

Social Media for Small Business Seminar

R.S.V.P Enrique Gutierrez Enrique.Gutierrez2@Qwest.com

Qwest Business will begin hosting regular No-Cost Seminars for small business owners on various technology topics. The first seminar, titled “Social Media for Small Business,” will be held July 29, 2010,  9:00 AM – noon. This event will focus on how small businesses can benefit from social media, including: What is it, how to apply it and best practices including a “Social Media and the Sales Funnel” workshop.

This seminar is practical and useful for any level participant form novice through experienced. Please strongly consider this seminar to assist you in your ongoing online marketing effort.

The seminar is limited to the first 25 respondents and 7 wait-list.

Seminars will be held regularly. Future topics include marketing your business online, taking your office mobile, online security and more.

Date: July 29, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM (noon)
Venue: Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 924 W. Colfax Ave., Denver CO, 80204

Agenda:

• Breakfast & networking
• Social media Overview
• Sales Funnel Workshop
• Ask an Expert Workshop

Hope to see you there. Please tell Enrique Swift Kick sent you.

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