While sitting amongst an audience filled with agents who pay (dearly) for the privilege of being called a “REALTOR“, I was surprised when the presenter continually addressed the group as REAL-A-TORS . While it may not be a matter of national security, it is a matter of respect. When addressing any group – whether 5 or 500 – it’s important to know who you’re speaking to and by what designation they wish to be associated.
Just to make sure I wasn’t being overly sensitive, I took a moment and looked up the correct pronunciation.
From Dictionary.com, it shows us:
Re·al·tor
/ˈri
əltər, -ˌtɔr, ˈril-/ [ree-uhl-ter, -tawr, reel-tur
Notice there’s no “a” after the “l”? You can tell by the date of my tweet (above) – May 6th – that I’ve been thinking about this for a while. Why do so many people insist on adding the second “A”?
Long time REALTOR and Valley resident, Shar Rundio with Thompson’s Realty, responded to my tweet with her own two cents:
Tags: REALTOR, Shar Rundio, Thompson's Realty
Facebook Guide for Parents is a step by step guide focusing on using Facebook as another window into your children’s life, friends, attitudes and online actions. This Facebook user guide provides a downloadable guidebook or short and easy to follow videos that help you learn quickly the how-to’s of setting up your Facebook profile, securing it with Facebook privacy settings, tips on how to handle cyber-bullies along with strategies for being on Facebook without being in your kids faces about it.
Facebook is the world’s largest social network and we want to make sure people enjoy Facebook for connecting with their friends and loved ones but at the same time protecting their privacy online. We love all things Facebook and we’re sure you will too. This parent’s guide to Facebook walks you through the steps to from the start of the sign up process all the way through setting up a group for your family, uploading pictures, how to write status updates, and tips on do’s and don’ts of privacy on Facebook.
Disclosure: The above links referenced in this post (and posted in the side bar widget) are Affiliate links (which means I get $ if you decide to buy it). This post is an advertisement only & is not an endorsement of this book, the information it contains or the authors, editors or publishers of such information.
Tags: Facebook, Facebook Guide for Parents, Internet Safety, Making Social Media Safe for Kids
If you ever want to be part of a lively discussion, simply ask “Does Google know everything?” Die hard Google fans will fight to the bitter end, vindicating the all-knowing search engine does indeed know all. While others insist that Google can’t possibly know “all“. Lively indeed.
While I don’t want to debate the topic in particular, I do find it rather intriguing to watch how long it takes for Google’s bots to find a new blog post and rank it accordingly.
For instance, I wrote a post earlier today about an upcoming seminar “Making Social Media Safe for Kids“. Within minutes, Google’s bots were hard at work. When I Googled “Making Social Media Safe for Kids” (actually looking for a different site), I found my post ranking #4 on the search page.
What baffles me is the mere fact that Network and Connect is a relatively new blog with less than 6 months in existence and less than 10 posts. Needless to say, I’m thrilled that Google’s bots – whether all knowing or not – have allowed my post to have a page one ranking.
I’m a happy camper.
Here’s proof:
oSide note: This is my tweet from yesterday, as well.
Tags: Making Social Media Safe for Kids, NetworkandConnect.com
Back in March, I had the pleasure of hanging out with a bunch of really smart folks at REtechSouth in Atlanta. While I won’t even try to name them all, I recently came across this video of Mark Eckenrode ‘s presentation at #retso – talking about how “relationship driven email marketing gets you results”.
While I was part of the crowd that listened as Mark spoke on a topic that only an “expert” would know so well, I was more captured by the attendees who seemed to hang on his every word. It makes me wonder if perhaps we’ve all overlooked the importance of email and the power of words.
While the video isn’t his entire presentation, it is a good start of what some of us have been missing out on. After you watch the video, be sure to leave a comment to let Mark know you stopped by.
Tags: email marketing, Mark Eckenrode, RETechSouth, RETSO
When in Scottsdale … attend Scottsdale Camp! Saturday, April 24th from 1:30pm to 6pm at Sky Song. A special screening of the movie Lemonade followed by a Q&A with the Director will be featured.
One of the event organizers, DPatrick Lewis explains that “Lemonade is a movie by Erik Proulx, a short film about him and a bunch of inspired people who saw unemployment as an opportunity, not a hardship.”
In addition to the screening of Lemonade, the day’s agenda includes topics such as social media, blogging and Twitter. Although the posted agenda is noted as “tentative“, you’re sure to walk away something. Here’s the link to register for Scottsdale Camp.
Tags: Scottsdale AZ, Scottsdale Camp, SkySong
Do you know friends, neighbors, parents at your child’s school, or family members with children who could use some help navigating what’s cool with kids on the internet? Then mark your calendar and join us for this informative and worthwhile discussion about kids and safe Internet practices.
Twittering? Friends, followers, fans? Facebook? Texting? Knowing what’s free and what costs!! Raising Arizona Kids magazine is partnering with Social Media Club Phoenix to provide parents with information to ensure their children are safe online. Our panelists will break down the popular social networking tools so parents can understand each tools use, and how each can be used safely. Additionally, the panelists will share their experiences raising tech-savvy children and the boundaries they have set within their own families.
Date & Time:
Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 6pm
Location:
The MadCap Theater on Mill Avenue in Downtown Tempe.
Parking:
1 hour of parking FREE at these Mill Avenue District parking structures:
- Brickyard Garage on 6th & 7th Street
- Centerpoint Surface Lot on Maple Street
- City Parking Garage on 5th Street
- Hayden Square Garage on 3rd Street
FREE PARKING ALL DAY AT Ash & Farmer Surface Lots
FREE PARKING AFTER 6pm at City Parking Garage on 5th Street
Panelists:
Sheila Unwin – Educational professional with an 18-year-old son.
NJ Unwin – University student and son of Sheila Unwin.
Calie Waterhouse – Skateland Internet Community Manager and mother of 3
Devon Adams – High school teacher and Online Community College professor, as
well as the father of a 5-year-old
Know parents at your children’s school? Neighbors? Friends? Please forward them this information and help spread the word about this valuable resource! More information is available on their Facebook event page, where you can also RSVP.
Update:
Be sure to check out this article by East Valley Tribune writer, Hayley Ringle, about Thursday night’s forum. MSNBC also helped us out with some much needed exposure, as well as Raising Arizona Kids Magazine. My friend, Shailesh Ghimire, proud parent and blogger over at socialreflections.com is also helping us spread the word. Still need more convincing? Check out MadCap Theatres post too. I get the impression that this is a much needed discussion. Don’t you?
Tags: Calie Waterhouse, Internet Safety
Looking for a great way to meet others, learn about social media, marketing, real estate and network all at the same time? Then, REBCPhx2 (2nd Annual Real Estate Bar Camp Phoenix) is a worthwhile experience and definitely an educational event worth attending.
As one of the organizers of last year’s event, I remember the day was amazing! Almost 500 people attended the day long event touting it as “one of the best ever!” From the night before event hosted by our friends at redPear to the after party hosted at the Salty Senorita in Scottsdale, to this day, I still hear comments from folks about how they were able to take what they learned (from their peers) and utilize those nuggests of information in their daily business practices.
REBarCamp is not a place of sales pitches or competition. It’s an “open air market” of commaraderie and helpfulness. While the environement definitely lends itself to making business connections, education is the main focus of this “un-conference”
Who Should Attend: Realtors, lenders, title, escrow, appraisers, inspectors, virtual assistants, home stagers and anyone else in the real estate world (or any other world — PR, Marketing, etc) who wants to improve their social media game.
- When: April 9, 2010.
- Time 8:30 – 4:30 (Tentative date & time)
- Where: Scottsdale Stadium 7408 E. Osborn Road (Northeast of Osborn and Drinkwater) Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (map)
- Why: To learn from each other, to network with each other, to encourage each other, to challenge each other, to help make each one of us better at what we do.
What are you waiting for? Head over to the RSVP page and tell us you are coming! Are you on Twitter? Follow @REBCPHX for updates!
Tags: 2010, rebarcamp phoenix, REBCPhx
Ever have one of those nights where you just can’t sleep? Toss, turn, get up, walk around and finally end up in front of your computer? Yeah, me too.
Ever log in to your Facebook account and notice that 100 of your closest friends are also updating their status and chatting away?
Whatever happened to the days of warm milk and going back to bed? I would venture to say that our computer habits have gravely endangered the good night’s sleep.
Perhaps Facebook isn’t your preferred social media network – perhaps it’s Twitter. Whichever you prefer, welcome to the “universe that never sleeps”. Connect with your new “friends” or past school chums over a virtual cup of coffee and voila – whatever woke you up in the first place is a now in the forgotten past. Engagement, dialogue, banter – thousands of networking sites are here to validate your existence and entice you to connect with others.
Looking for a place in Golden, MS that has cheap eats on Thursday? Interested in solar technology advancement in Greenland? Perhaps you just want to watch the Super Bowl commercials without watching the game? The answers can usually be found within your personal sphere of connections.
Ever wonder why social media is as successful as it is? Other than the lower out of pocket expense, it’s all about the connections.
Here’s a video that pretty much says it all. Validation with TJ Thyne and Vicki Davis. It’s a very powerful message that can easily explain one of the most powerful benefits of social media.
After you watch it, be sure to leave a comment below. I’d welcome the opportunity to dialogue with you about what you think 
Tags: Validation
