Comments on: Takeaways and Lessons From The GKIC Info-SUMMIT http://www.marismith.com/takeaways-and-lessons-from-the-gkic-info-summit/ Relationship-centered social media marketing from the Pied Piper of the Online World, Mari Smith! Sat, 27 Feb 2010 23:31:50 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Tsufit http://www.marismith.com/takeaways-and-lessons-from-the-gkic-info-summit/comment-page-1/#comment-4318 Tsufit Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:25:43 +0000 http://www.marismith.com/takeaways-and-lessons-from-the-gkic-info-summit/#comment-4318 Mari, We met briefly in Dallas this year (your delivery was sent to my hotel room). If you'll forgive a little "front of the blog" selling here, you may want to check out Step Into The Spotlight! : A Guide to Getting Noticed Disclaimer: I wrote it. That said, it's about all the stuff you're talking about here. (NOT selling from the front of the room, but finding your own voice and kicking it up a notch so it's irresistible). It's about attracting not selling, ie about creating a situation in which the buyer approaches YOU asking to buy. I've never received a cold call from Madonna! Love your openness! Tsufit Author, Step Into The Spotlight! www.spotlightbook.com Mari,

We met briefly in Dallas this year (your delivery was sent to my hotel room).

If you’ll forgive a little “front of the blog” selling here,
you may want to check out
Step Into The Spotlight! : A Guide to Getting Noticed

Disclaimer: I wrote it.

That said, it’s about all the stuff you’re talking about here. (NOT selling from the front of the room, but finding your own voice and kicking it up a notch so it’s irresistible).

It’s about attracting not selling, ie about creating a situation in which the buyer approaches YOU asking to buy.
I’ve never received a cold call from Madonna!

Love your openness!
Tsufit
Author, Step Into The Spotlight!
http://www.spotlightbook.com

]]> By: Sonia Simone http://www.marismith.com/takeaways-and-lessons-from-the-gkic-info-summit/comment-page-1/#comment-3830 Sonia Simone Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:05:32 +0000 http://www.marismith.com/takeaways-and-lessons-from-the-gkic-info-summit/#comment-3830 As you know, I'm a big fan of your natural style! I think it's very natural that those of us who are a little more content-driven want to experiment with a bit more traditional "push." Finding that balance is more art than science, IMO. Kudos to you for getting out of your comfort zone a little bit. That doesn't always end up feeling so wonderful, but in a way I wonder if you don't have a stronger sense of your strengths after trying a different way. As you know, I’m a big fan of your natural style!

I think it’s very natural that those of us who are a little more content-driven want to experiment with a bit more traditional “push.” Finding that balance is more art than science, IMO.

Kudos to you for getting out of your comfort zone a little bit. That doesn’t always end up feeling so wonderful, but in a way I wonder if you don’t have a stronger sense of your strengths after trying a different way.

]]> By: Deborah Smith http://www.marismith.com/takeaways-and-lessons-from-the-gkic-info-summit/comment-page-1/#comment-3823 Deborah Smith Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:10:11 +0000 http://www.marismith.com/takeaways-and-lessons-from-the-gkic-info-summit/#comment-3823 Hi Mari, I'm a first time commenter here. I just want to thank you for your candor in this post. I am new to public speaking and can use all the advice I can get. It is helpful to me knowing that even the seasoned pros can be unhappy with their performances on some days. Wondering if you have any book recommendations or online courses you recommend? Thank you, Deborah Smith Hi Mari,
I’m a first time commenter here. I just want to thank you for your candor in this post. I am new to public speaking and can use all the advice I can get. It is helpful to me knowing that even the seasoned pros can be unhappy with their performances on some days.

Wondering if you have any book recommendations or online courses you recommend?

Thank you,
Deborah Smith

]]> By: Catherine Behan http://www.marismith.com/takeaways-and-lessons-from-the-gkic-info-summit/comment-page-1/#comment-3819 Catherine Behan Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:56:47 +0000 http://www.marismith.com/takeaways-and-lessons-from-the-gkic-info-summit/#comment-3819 Hi Mari, I can really relate to your story. I LOVE how open and vulnerable you are. I wasn't at your event, but I know the peeps there were entertained and informed no matter what it seemed like to you. I also have struggled, especially right after being coached or being at another event. I feel myself trying to do what I "should do" according to the experts and it feels awful. I am better off being me! As far as your schedule. I have thought to myself, "Wow, how does Mari do it, I know I couldn't keep that schedule!" As a matter of fact, Larry saw you in the airport on Saturday but didn't get to you to say hello. I hope you take more Mari-time in 2010. You work so hard and share so generously with all of us. I vote for some real down time!! Love you and thanks for sharing so openly! Catherine Hi Mari,

I can really relate to your story. I LOVE how open and vulnerable you are. I wasn’t at your event, but I know the peeps there were entertained and informed no matter what it seemed like to you.

I also have struggled, especially right after being coached or being at another event. I feel myself trying to do what I “should do” according to the experts and it feels awful. I am better off being me!

As far as your schedule. I have thought to myself, “Wow, how does Mari do it, I know I couldn’t keep that schedule!” As a matter of fact, Larry saw you in the airport on Saturday but didn’t get to you to say hello. I hope you take more Mari-time in 2010. You work so hard and share so generously with all of us.

I vote for some real down time!!

Love you and thanks for sharing so openly!
Catherine

]]> By: Pam Brossman http://www.marismith.com/takeaways-and-lessons-from-the-gkic-info-summit/comment-page-1/#comment-3818 Pam Brossman Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:49:29 +0000 http://www.marismith.com/takeaways-and-lessons-from-the-gkic-info-summit/#comment-3818 Mari from what I hear of the event you were brilliant. But I applaud you for taking on board other's feedback and doing better next time. The thing is there is always a next time and we are always more critical of ourselves than other's are of our performance. I think it is very wise of you to proceed with quality instead of quantity in 2010. If you over book yourself then you cannot always give 150% every time. Less is definitely more. Steve and I look forward to growing and learning with you. Selling from the stage is one of the hardest gigs in this industry, even harder now that people are sick of the constant 'pitch fests' and 'product launches' occurring weekly. So in hindsight I think you did fantastic. To to all our success in 2010. Cheers Pam Mari from what I hear of the event you were brilliant. But I applaud you for taking on board other’s feedback and doing better next time. The thing is there is always a next time and we are always more critical of ourselves than other’s are of our performance.
I think it is very wise of you to proceed with quality instead of quantity in 2010. If you over book yourself then you cannot always give 150% every time. Less is definitely more.
Steve and I look forward to growing and learning with you. Selling from the stage is one of the hardest gigs in this industry, even harder now that people are sick of the constant ‘pitch fests’ and ‘product launches’ occurring weekly. So in hindsight I think you did fantastic.

To to all our success in 2010.
Cheers
Pam

]]> By: Christian Mickelsen http://www.marismith.com/takeaways-and-lessons-from-the-gkic-info-summit/comment-page-1/#comment-3814 Christian Mickelsen Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:27:47 +0000 http://www.marismith.com/takeaways-and-lessons-from-the-gkic-info-summit/#comment-3814 Hey Mari, Selling from the front of the room isn't my strong suit. I've had great experiences and I've totally bombed. I've done over $50K in sales to Zero dollars. This is an area I need coaching in too. I think my biggest challenge is my inner game. I feel like people don't want the pitch so I feel uncomfortable sharing. I just gave one yesterday myself and I was uncomfortable and the audience could sense it. I don't think I made them uncomfortable except to watch me crashing and burning. 13 of 23 still signed up for my $2K program but I think I could have signed up 90-100% if I felt strong. If you ever want to buddy coach or just commiserate, let me know :-) Hey Mari,

Selling from the front of the room isn’t my strong suit. I’ve had great experiences and I’ve totally bombed. I’ve done over $50K in sales to Zero dollars. This is an area I need coaching in too. I think my biggest challenge is my inner game. I feel like people don’t want the pitch so I feel uncomfortable sharing.

I just gave one yesterday myself and I was uncomfortable and the audience could sense it. I don’t think I made them uncomfortable except to watch me crashing and burning. 13 of 23 still signed up for my $2K program but I think I could have signed up 90-100% if I felt strong.

If you ever want to buddy coach or just commiserate, let me know :-)

]]> By: John Morgan http://www.marismith.com/takeaways-and-lessons-from-the-gkic-info-summit/comment-page-1/#comment-3813 John Morgan Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:53:44 +0000 http://www.marismith.com/takeaways-and-lessons-from-the-gkic-info-summit/#comment-3813 Hi Mari! I've had the pleasure of speaking at the same event as you before and can say there's nothing wrong with your natural style! But I love how you strive to do better. That's what makes you one of the best! I spoke at an event this year where each speaker had 20 minutes to present. 20 minutes doesn't give you much time to get into details, but I still felt like I didn't put my usual energy into it. The feedback from it was great, but I personally felt bad after. As you said in your post "correct and continue" Looking forward to seeing you again sometime! John Morgan Hi Mari!

I’ve had the pleasure of speaking at the same event as you before and can say there’s nothing wrong with your natural style!

But I love how you strive to do better. That’s what makes you one of the best!

I spoke at an event this year where each speaker had 20 minutes to present. 20 minutes doesn’t give you much time to get into details, but I still felt like I didn’t put my usual energy into it.

The feedback from it was great, but I personally felt bad after. As you said in your post “correct and continue”

Looking forward to seeing you again sometime!

John Morgan

]]> By: Steve Brossman http://www.marismith.com/takeaways-and-lessons-from-the-gkic-info-summit/comment-page-1/#comment-3810 Steve Brossman Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:52:24 +0000 http://www.marismith.com/takeaways-and-lessons-from-the-gkic-info-summit/#comment-3810 Hey Mari Great Comments It is certainly much better to go for quality over quantity any time. You know Mari I saw your slides, watched the twitter and facebook feedback and even had a couple of friends over there at GKIC give me their valued personal opinions. I have a couple of suggestions that I would loev to sher with you when Pam and I come to San Diego 8,9th Next month. I think you will feel very comfortable with them. keep up the awesome work with ISMA Cheers Steve Hey Mari Great Comments
It is certainly much better to go for quality over quantity any time. You know Mari I saw your slides, watched the twitter and facebook feedback and even had a couple of friends over there at GKIC give me their valued personal opinions. I have a couple of suggestions that I would loev to sher with you when Pam and I come to San Diego 8,9th Next month. I think you will feel very comfortable with them.
keep up the awesome work with ISMA
Cheers
Steve

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