Comments on: Tips for Survival – New Media Worries

By: Sue

Sue — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:52:34 +0000

Another great post Benn. I definitely need to define micro niches for myself, my area is a little tricky. Getting off line is a key one…I seem to get caught there and time flies, but I’m here alot, so learning! Thanks.

By: Benn Rosales

Benn Rosales — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:30:26 +0000

Eric, I may not have been absolutely clear in that though, and I apologize. When I say that, I mean micro brand and niche, not so much the forums themselves- am I reading you right here?

By: Eric Blackwell

Eric Blackwell — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:04:13 +0000

I agree with your post wholeheartedly…funny thing is:

I don’t think you won’t be waiting 2-5 years to see those online markets get dominated. In many cases they already are. Time will only entrench them deeper.

Eric

By: Benn Rosales

Benn Rosales — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:03:58 +0000

Paula, I am really very targeted, and spend little time wasting time. I’d love to say I am perfect, but far from it. I am very lucky in that I have great folks to help me, especially Lani and together we handle most things.

The key thing you mentioned here is limiting social spheres, and honestly, I do. I spend the time needed in them and move on. I spend really no time chatting or throwing sheep, but 99.9% of time talking to people who buy and sell real estate, and I generally use my phone to make those connections.

Another thing I do is get the hell off line as fast as i can into more personal relationships rather than keeping it online. This reduces my need to constantly be online to connect, and direct messages do the trick when the phone is out of the question.

Just in case you and Vicki need a boost of energy, I closed an online contact this past Friday, and will be listing & selling another online contact this week.

@Vicki that is awesome, and you’re welcome for the post. I can’t wait to hear those results!

By: Vicki Moore

Vicki Moore — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:07:46 +0000

It’s really interesting that you’ve written this post at this particular time. This is where my focus has been for the last couple of weeks – asking myself these very questions. One thing I fully committed to at the beginning of the year was to network full steam with one group (offline). I’m also combining my efforts with a strategic partner – spending time brainstorming and fully reviewing where I’m going to spend money and time beforehand. I’ve also started recruiting other businesses to promote me – maybe I should post about that. It’s created results I wasn’t expecting.

Thanks for the reflective and informative post.

By: Paula Henry

Paula Henry — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:09:43 +0000

Okay, Benn – you must have been reading my mind!

I was just talking to a team member about scaling down my areas, while going all out in specific areas. I don’t have it completely drawn out yet – but in my mind – It is coming together and I have taken action on some items already. I had a better year last year when I focused on particular, smaller areas. This year my focus has been too wide. Or is that a lack of focus……

Can I just fly out to Austin and watch you in action – I mean, I see you everywhere I am online in social networks and think, man, something has to give for me, personally. How do you keep up with it all? It’s a matter of choosing what is most beneficial, trimming the mass and concentrating on the important.

On second thought, just give me the silver platter:)