Comments on: Open Networking vs. Strategic Networking – Which Is More Effective?

By: Open Networking vs. Strategic Networking - Which Is More Effective? : VA4Growth

Open Networking vs. Strategic Networking - Which Is More Effective? : VA4Growth — Fri, 01 May 2009 05:09:42 +0000

[...] on Facebook? And all contact requests on LinkedIn? Do you follow anyone on Twitter?Mari_Smith, Mari Smith – Relationship Marketing Specialist » Blog Archive » Open Networking vs. Strategic Netw…, Jan [...]

By: Beth Pinson

Beth Pinson — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:26:32 +0000

Mari, I really like your quote ...more importantly who knows you. This is a fun post to read and it's full of great points. Relationships are KEY to success for businesses struggling in this economy. Currently the customer is running things and the economy is tight. The key is to meet the customer on a level, that makes them feel like you (as a business) care. A great example of reaching customers on their level can be found in a post by Walter Pinson called Hyundai schools us on Relationship Marketing Beth Pinsons last blog post..Hyundai schools us on Relationship Marketing

By: Jan Malloch

Jan Malloch — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 11:21:39 +0000

I am definitely an open networker! In my opinion, if you pick and choose too much, then you might be missing some really valuable networking opportunities out there!

You know the saying – Don’t judge a book by its cover……

By: Ron Outlaw

Ron Outlaw — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:29:18 +0000

Hi Mari,
I just wanted you to know that you’re the first person on that twitter site i’ve met, that has given out pertinent information without trying to sale something.
I wish there were more like you out there.

Thanks…..

By: Gillian

Gillian — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 01:39:09 +0000

I'm very strategic on Linked In - only people I know personally and can vouch for are linked to me and all are business owners or VP and above. I have just 125 contacts there ! On Facebook I am careful who I invite and who I accept but the game plan was to have a broad field of contacts from amongst the famous and the unkown across the globe. With 2,600 friends I believe I have accomplished that goal. I have had fascinating debates, received (and I hope given) useful advice. I think at the end of the day it's down to personal strategy. I haven't mentionned Ecademy where I also am profiled ... but... doesn't thrill me !! Gillians last blog post..How not to use social media - day 2

By: Monikah Ogando

Monikah Ogando — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:40:14 +0000

This is a wonderful post, Mari.

It’s a fine line to tread because some of the people who want to network with me don’t necessarily add anything to my business, but I love contributing to them.

They say you can tell a lot about someone by how he/she treats a human being they have nothing to gain from.

From my experience, I also know that cream always rises to the top, so those who don’t find value in networking with me, they’ll unsubscribe or stop following on Twitter, or unfriend on Facebook.

And then I’ve also discovered that their biggest value wasn’t how WE connected, but who else they connected me to.

Again, great thought provoking blog. Thanks for posting it.

By: Mari Smith - Relationship Marketing Specialist » Blog Archive » Do You Limit What You Share About Yourself On Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn?

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 01:25:22 +0000

[...] Last week on Twitter, Viveka von Rosen [@linkedinexpert], Peggy Dolane [@freerangemom] and I [@marismith] hosted the first "#lion" Twitter discussion: a tweet-in that asked the question: How open a networker are you on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter?. [...]

By: Brenda Heisler

Brenda Heisler — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:40:29 +0000

Mari, Thanks for your list of those 17 to follow. I was already following 6 of those because I could see they were key people. Much appreciated. Brenda Heislers last blog post..We Come A Long Way, Baby

By: Steve Reeves

Steve Reeves — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:41:58 +0000

Mari

thanks for yet another great post on the complexities and sophistications of this new phenomena.

For my part, I’ve found it really difficult to decide how to balance time with wanting to connect everywhere.

I’ve also found both Linked In and Facebook to be difficult networking platforms.

You’re generosity in explaining what you’ve found pioneering for the rest of us is much appreciated and valued.

Steve

By: Naomi Trower

Naomi Trower — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:44:20 +0000

Mari,
Wow you’ve been on FB since July 2007? That awesome what you have done since then. I want to be like you when I grow up! LOL Thanks for sending people to my new Facebook pages. You are definitely a great example of relationship marketing. I have some followers that became of a fan of your pages because I talk about you so much!

Naomi Trowers last blog post..What Are You Searching For Most in Your Business?