Comments on: Blogging at the Crossroads

By: Bri

Bri — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:45:31 +0000

Our BTS image is just that – an image. It isn’t JavaScript – it could not have been the cause of your slowdowns.

By: teresa boardman

teresa boardman — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:28:19 +0000

Of course I write about business. My blog is loaded with statistics that can’t be found any where else and some of my posts becomes the stories the local papers pick up six months to a year later.

By: Ken Brand

Ken Brand — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:49:43 +0000

Thought provoking post Jonathan.

A struggle, introspection, reflection and a bit confusion and discomfort is natural and positive.

Searching for voice, salient content, attractive prose, angle of approach, meaning and motivation are the scars, rewards, highs and lows of growing.

Personally, I don’t factor in what others think about my subjects, I do focus on universally attractive aspects such as interesting writing style, composition, organization, clarity/brevity. Studying and reading damn fine writing is a must for the always aspiring blogger/communicator/thought leader/successful agent.

You’ve given me pause to self examine. Thanks.

By: Benn Rosales

Benn Rosales — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:03:30 +0000

haha no, that’s @tcar the ninja

By: Matthew Hardy

Matthew Hardy — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:29:39 +0000

@Benn

A really insightful comment from someone who’s “kind of a big deal”.

@Jonathan

Still readin’ dude!

@BawldGuy

Quality people who are exceedingly good at what they do seem to become increasing humble. Jeff Brown is a man worth listening to.

By: BawldGuy

BawldGuy — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:18:00 +0000

Blogging isn’t different than any other skill. You can choose to learn in public, or learn from those who’re skilled practitioners.

Do it my way? Sure — but with professional guidance. I went from umpiring minor league Little League games to NCAA post season games in a relatively short time period.

Think I did it all my way? Yeah, right. We all do it ‘our’ way, but purposefully and consistently stubbing my toe in the dark, ain’t my idea of the most efficient learning curve. I learned from some real pros.

We get to do it our own way when we grasp and kinda sorta master the skills for that particular discipline. There just aren’t that many ‘naturals’ out there. And even naturals still learned from the truly experienced, no matter what they say.

Good stuff, Jon.

By: Elaine Reese

Elaine Reese — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:30:29 +0000

Jonathan, I think you’re on to something. When I started blogging, I began with AR. Wrote – or tried to write – to appeal to other agents. After a while, I decided the time spent doing that, was causing my business to suffer (in 2007). I couldn’t write to MY consumer on AR.

So I switched to my own blog and wrote as if I were talking to my clients or trying to provide the info that prospects might like to know. I share the portion of my personal life that I might share with a client (which means that not everything is shared). It worked for me, as 2008 was good. Prospects can decide if they don’t like me (they don’t call) or decide if they DO like me (they call). WYSIWYG

Not that I don’t enjoy the commraderie or knowledge gained from other agents, I just had to reset my priorities and evaluate the ROI to make sure I put food on my own table.

By: Jonathan Dalton

Jonathan Dalton — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:20:55 +0000

Wait, Matt … does that mean I did or didn’t make the cut?

By: Benn Rosales

Benn Rosales — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:11:18 +0000

Matthew, you’re a gentleman regardless of what they all say about you!

By: Matthew Hardy

Matthew Hardy — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:09:52 +0000

I’ve been making an analysis of the blogs I read and altering my feed list. Here’s my new criteria: I am looking for graciousness, intelligence, humor and above all, helpfulness. Out: vitriol, hubris and mean-spiritedness.