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36 Paths To Creating Powerful Joint Ventures Through Social Media

joint+venture+secretsThe other night I got off the phone with one of my online buddies…

The house was all dark and quiet and everyone was fast asleep. I was nowAMPED and WIDE awake because of the conversation I had just had.

I have to be honest with you… I keep getting ‘slapped’ upside the head with HUGE “Ah-ha!” moments, and feel that it is finally time I share with you and completely EXPOSE an online ‘wealth creator’ that not many people in social media talk about or even know exists…

And that is the JOINT VENTURE…

Now I know, I know. It doesn’t sound glamorous or exotic. And for most people those words sound too full of ‘business’ and ‘work’ and no fun. But the joint venture is far from that, and I’m going to share with you why!

About a year ago, when I first came online I was very blessed by some specialized knowledge and happened to tap into some GREAT MENTORING (Jonathan Bud) that led me to focusing on creating relationships and exposure in social media. Again, if it all sounds too simple, let me ask you this…

Of the people you are connected with on Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, or your blog, how many of them have you actually talked to on the phone or Skype? And how many have called you, not to pitch or sell you on anything, but to join you in business, as a partner, or want your mentoring?

There is a reason that most people aren’t seeing any success online, because they are doing social media marketing ALL WRONG!! And I know most people actually KNOW this information, but don’t APPLY this knowledge effectively or persistently…

Boiled down… you want to Educate, Enlighten, Entertain, Encourage, and Inspire people with your messages and videos. (Katie Freiling is a perfect example of this.) If you are doing this, you will ‘attract’ and ‘draw’ people to YOU like bees to honey! If you don’t make these changes, you won’t have a chance to succeed in the social media arena. That’s just the plain TRUTH…

The reason I’m sharing this with you today is because a Joint Venture will never have a chance of surfacing if you don’t bring ‘value’ to the world you are engaging!

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So let’s get into some examples and details of what can be done to encourage people to KNOW, LIKE, AND TRUST you and ultimately want to learn from, join, or partner with you in business.

  1. Relationship Building: Remember it’s about keeping the focus on others, asking questions, and listening for their Strengths, Interests, Goals, and Needs (SIGN). I like to visualize a spot light on them, keeping it off of me. People love to talk about themselves, and you will be thought of fondly by them as a great conversationalist.
  2. Earning Trust: The fastest way to lose this is to be ‘pitching’ your gig to them right out of the gate. Approach people in a support role. Give, give, give…
  3. Building Value: Ninety percent of your messages and content need to be of value to your audience. Ten percent or less should be based around promoting some sort of product or service you market. Be careful in the way you do this though… Create the promotion around a question or open ended thought.
  4. Be A Good Communicator: Be clear and concise. Focus on what your audience would be interested in. Look directly into the camera lens if using video. They are asking themselves, “What’s in it for me?” as they engage you, too.
  5. Use Social Media Strategies: Leverage the power of the social media sites. That is take advantage of the massive amount of traffic there. Get training from those with proven results in this arena.
  6. Use Tools And Systems: Putting these together will maximize your results online. Make sure you have the ability to capture leads, follow up with them, and create more exposure for yourself. There are many such tools and systems to choose from…
  7. Create A Blog: By far the most powerful strategy to have today in marketing is a personal WordPress blog. This is your ‘home’, the place where you can invite your new friend to learn everything about you. This is where you are able to build your personal brand and share your knowledge and personality with the world.
  8. Create Social Proof: People want to see who you are connected with. They ask themselves, “Are people interested in your content?” People won’t spend much time on a site that looks like a ghost town. That’s why your relationships are SO important!
  9. Promote Others: Get out there and ReTweet great content on blogs, comment on them, promote and tag people on Facebook, create a Facebook Fan Page that helps support others and their ability to self promote, ‘buzz’ other people’s content on Twitter with a genuine “shout out” about something of value that someone you want to know has created, etc…
  10. Be Transparent And Authentic: Don’t just talk marketing and MLM… that isn’t who you REALLY are! Connect everything to a personal experience or story that people can relate to.
  11. Show Your Personal Side: Tell stories about struggles, victories, family life, hobbies, interests, dreams, goals, passions… just typing these words gets me excited!
  12. Use Video: This is the one medium that lets people see into your soul, connecting with the real person you are. Text and emails can’t come close to making a genuine first impression like video can. Send personal video messages on Facebook. I can’t tell you how many people have flipped out and told me how awesome it was to receive a video message from me. And that I was the first person to ever do that. And that they were going to start doing the same…
  13. Offer A Mentoring Program: Believe it or not. You are most likely ready to do this now… Let me explain. Would you say that you probably know more than most people about marketing online? Because you’re here right now, I’m assuming you’re swimming in the same waters with people that have taught you a lot about this topic. Now you can take that to the next level. Create your blog and offer mentoring. Put a PayPal button on there and away you go. Here’s a post that shares how to do that and how to brainstorm a niche for mentoring.
  14. Promote Your “Tribe”: Find people who offer high-value content and promote them on the social media sites and on their blog. An amazing thing will happen. They will reciprocate and you will reap HUGE REWARDS for this philosophy.
  15. Engage People Everywhere: Show appreciation, comment on interesting ideas, ask questions, relate what you read to your own stories and get people to think and respond back to you… This is what creates the magnetic effect with people who GET THIS!! Start doing this immediately!
  16. Refer People To Others (Be A ‘Connector’): Maybe it’s not a match for you to work with someone you know, but you just met someone else who would be… Connect them up. You’ll be amazed at what will come back to you when you GIVE UNCONDITIONALLY!

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Here are Five Powerful Laws Of Stratospheric Success (From The Go-Giver Book) to consider…

  • The Law Of Value: Your true worth is determined by how much more you give in value than you take in payment.
  • The Law Of Compensation: Your income is determined by how many people you serve and how well you serve them.
  • The Law Of Influence: Your influence is determined by how abundantly you place other people’s interests first.
  • The Law Of Authenticity: The most valuable gift you have to offer is yourself.
  • The Law Of Receptivity: The key to effective giving is to stay open to receiving.

These ideas have been some of the most influential concepts that have shaped the way I do business and relate to people.

So now that you have 100′s or 1,000′s of more meaningful, ‘connected’ relationships, you now have an incredible asset to work with. Obviously growing your list of subscribers fits in here as well… because you can continue to communicate to them at will ’til the end of time. And they will be VERY responsive if you follow the lessons outlined above!

The whole time you were developing those relationships it was like putting money into the bank. When it comes time to request a withdrawal, you’ll have EARNED that opportunity.

Is this all starting to make sense???

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But you haven’t even seen the FUN part! The part where you can create a significant income while having fun with these new friends…

Here is a significant list of the many creative and lucrative ventures you can develop:

  1. Host Webinars (Free or Paid): This will still lead people to your information, products, or services.
  2. Create Info Products: DVD’s, CD’s, eBooks, Membership Site. Too many people don’t think they have enough value to bring to the table. But THAT IS A FREAKING LIE YOU NEED TO QUIT TELLING YOURSELF!
  3. Form A Tribe Or Content Syndication Partnership:
  4. Create A Team Around A Network Marketing Product: Delegate marketing duties based on strengths; PPC, video, blogging, contacts, list building, social media, etc…
  5. Cross Promote Each Others Products/Services:
  6. Create Your Own Affiliate Programs For Information, Products, Or Services: Enlist your friends to help you with content, exposure, and marketing. Share the profits.
  7. Become Affiliates To Each Others Stuff:
  8. Create A Blog Together: Share or rotate the leads, rotate submitting content, build an SEO strategy together…
  9. Create A Marketing Co-Op: Generate and share leads with Pay-Per-Click (PPC), share costs of programs like GoToWebinar or things that have a monthly cost.
  10. Create An Exclusive Ning.com Community: Post exclusive information, videos, and discussions…
  11. Form A Support Network: The goal is to help each other succeed. Through this many great ideas for partnerships surface.
  12. Start A ‘Power Hour’: Carve out one hour per week where you meet on Skype and jump from blog to blog, commenting, retweeting, and submitting posts to social bookmarking sites…
  13. Be A Guest Writer On Someone Else’s Blog: Approach a highly trafficked blog owner, and ask them if it would be possible to submit a guest blog post. This would be considered your most incredible content. Yes, your best! Give it away! So you can get exposure with your best ideas out there…
  14. Invite Other Top Bloggers To Submit A Guest Blog Post To Your Site: Go for it! You never know, after you’ve put some time into developing the relationship, they may just say yes! Wahoo!
  15. Interview Others: Find experts in niche markets that may be of interest to your friends and followers of your blog. You can also create a CD offer or bonus offer with that content.
  16. Offer To Be Interviewed: Many bloggers will jump at the chance to host an interview with you if you offer great value in your content.

…and there are many, many more ideas I’m sure. Please add yours in the comment section below.

Like I’ve shared in the past about monetizing your blog… you now have the tools to go out and monetize the relationships you have built.

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HERE’S WHAT MY RESULTS HAVE BEEN WITH THIS KNOWLEDGE…

I launched my blog 3 months ago, and last month I had 9 people join me in my main business opportunity (with a half dozen more sitting on the fence ready to jump in any day), I’m part of a leadership team launching a NEW company right now, I’m personally mentoring 4 new people on a weekly basis, my ‘core’ tribe is launching a webinar training series on Marketing With Tribes, information products are being created, advanced mentoring programs are being established, membership sites are being co-created, exclusive affiliate programs are being launched, and several other things I’m not at liberty to talk about…

I’m sharing this not to BRAG or SHOW OFF… but to encourage you. YOU CAN DO THIS, TOO!

If this is a new idea for you and you’re new to online marketing, I have an ‘Encouraging Message’ for you here as well.

And really… what are you waiting for?

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Let me share with you how I would get started on this grand adventure…

  1. Make sure and subscribe to several marketing professionals’ newsletters. After a while the cream will rise to the surface and you’ll truly know who offers the best information on the web for getting the job done!
  2. Connect with the marketing geniuses that you admire. Engage them with questions. Probe them for gold nuggets of information. Better yet invest in your own personal growth and training to hone your skills in this unique industry.
  3. Get personal one-on-one mentoring. I know for a fact that the people I’ve been mentored by or the people I personally mentor get a MILLION TIMES more accomplished because of the accountability and personal attention received. Duh… that’s why the world’s best athletes and musicians all have personal coaches, trainers, or teachers!
  4. I’d love to hear form you on my blog and on the social media sites. Look me up and let me know how things are going for you AFTER you start taking MASSIVE action on this information today.

I wish for you the best and all that life has to offer. It’s ALL IN YOUR HANDS NOW. What people do with this kind of knowledge is what separates the 97% from the 3% out there. Which will you be?

Kary Rogney

PS And finally, I have to thank Jonathan Budd for all that he’s done to help train and support me in my online adventure!

And btw, I always appreciate the ReTweet. And let’s drive down the conversation and ideas on this post. Ask questions and let your voice be heard. It’s all about engaging and interacting. Why not start here for a warm up?

Well, you’re sitting on the ‘blueprint’ to build your dynasty and to leave your powerful mark and legacy behind for future generations. What direction will your life go now?

I look forward to getting to know you soon, my friends…

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Micro-Marketing Funnel In 4 Steps: Tools, Social Media, Promote Others, And Relationship Marketing

business-cardsFor months I’d been trying to wrap my head around a way to streamline and simplify the way I was using social media… I knew that there had to be a simple strategy that I could put in place to funnel the most relevant and targeted people to me and my information.

Creating an Extremely Targeted Micro Marketing Funnel allowed me to narrow and simplify my focus and it kept me on track with my marketing strategies.

Social media was turning into a huge ‘Black Hole’ and ‘Time Crusher’ until I created a simple plan of action. Many people don’t realize that there are highly effective tools available now to the savvy entrepreneur who puts them together in the most creative way to develop long-lasting relationship marketing systems.

In the video, as I roll out my simple, stream-lined strategy, notice that although I use tools and automated systems, my sole focus is in developing solid, meaningful, and authentic relationships with people AND positioning my messages in a way that BRAND ME and Introduce Me as an attractive person to get to know better.

My process only sifts and sorts the masses to find the people interested in developing a personal relationship… not just adding me as a number in their followers and friends columns.

Here are the 4 Steps that I cover…
1. Social Media: My BubbleTweet, Connect with me on Facebook.com
2. Automated Tools: SocialOomph.com (TweetLater), InstantCapturePagePro.com, The Automated Twitter Friend Adder
3. Promote Others: Using a Facebook Business (Fan) Page: Building a tribe. Creating a large following. Support others… Don’t just promote yourself!
4. Relationship Building: Personal branding as a leader, leading with value… all still attracting people to your information on your blog.



Get your pad and pen ready for this 27 minute lesson on social media marketing. You’ll be able to take immediate action with these exact strategies today and begin to significantly shift your results like you’ve never seen before…

I really should be charging for this kind of information. I’ve been told by many that I should also keep it exclusively for just my personal team and coaching clients, but I can’t help but want to share this knowledge with you!

Please, if you found this webinar enlightening and full of value, I’d greatly appreciate your support with ReTweeting it or hearing your comments below.

If you do comment below… what else would you add to this Micro Marketing Funnel to aid in promoting others and the relationship marketing aspect of this strategy? Let’s share some thoughts and learn from each other!

Now go out and MASTER YOUR NICHE and make a friend in the process!
Kary

FREE WEBINAR: Thursday, February 4th…

“For Those Of You Who Want To Leverage The Power Of The Tribe, Blogging, & Social Media”

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Create A WordPress Membership Site

098288-blue-chrome-rain-icon-social-media-logos-wordpressHey Friends,

Last weekend one of the biggest conventions took place for the blogging community.

There were over 3000+ people there and one of the most common things that came up was the topic of “building your community”.

(Make sure and check out this link as well. Chris Brogan’s Keynote Speech From BlogWorld Expo)

Everyone agreed how important this is for any business moving forward online.

So how do you create a place for your community to “hang out”?

Here’s the tool I recommend:

Wishlist Member

This works seamlessly with a WordPress blog and makes it very easy to quickly turn your blog into a community or membership site.

Here’s the best part…

This month they are also including two VERY valuable gifts (including a free copy of Gary Vaynerchuk’s new book called “Crush It”).

They are also conducting an interview with Gary which is also included with this offer.

These are very valuable because they’ll give you plenty of ideas for how you can build your community around your product or service.

Here’s the “catch”…

This is only available during the month of October so I’d check it out while you have a chance.

If you have any interest in building a following and business around your passion, then you should take a look at this.

Enjoy!

Kary

P.S. You can get all the details of this special offer by going to the link below and then clicking “Special Offer”:

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… and I’m in the process of creating several memberships sites right now as well…

Flood Light vs. Laser Focused On Facebook

laser_beam_led_b_550The other day I was on Facebook, and I was watching the slow stream of messages roll by on my Home page… some by family, some by college and high school friends, others by co-workers, clients, and so on and so on…

This all got me wondering how in the world am I supposed to keep up with all of these people on Facebook when I want to?

Yes, I can type someone’s name and go to their profile page. But who has time to do that except with a few people? I want to look over a variety of groups of people that fit certain categories and filter the rest out! In other words I want my cake and eat it too!

So this is what I learned, and I think you’ll love this filtering feature as much as I do. It’s called the News Feed.

In this video I show you step by step how to create groups of people, where by a click of your mouse you can quickly see what is happening with your ‘peeps’ you want to keep an eye on. I also mention some ideas of News Feed groups you may want to set up… that you may not have thought about.

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I always appreciate your comments and Diggs. And let me know if there are questions you have about your favorite social media sites!

Until next time… enjoy your ability to keep laser focused and more organized with your Facebook experience!

Kary

How To Feature Your TRIBE On Your WordPress Blog** And Even Track Your Traffic Clicking Out Of Your Site!

african tribeHave you caught on to the POWER of having a TRIBE or Syndication Partnership with other Entrepreneurs? Helping each other with Internet Traffic and exposure creates a synergistic/exponential effect… I am so thrilled to send traffic to these incredible friends and partners!

In this short video I share how to set up a Page on your WordPress Blog, completely designated for featuring your TRIBE of Social Media Bloggers. The added feature that I share at the end is an amazing WordPress plugin called ‘Pretty Link’. Don’t let the silly name fool you!

If this gets those creative ideas flowing for your own blog, please let me know and comment below!

Don’t forget to subscribe to my Video Training Series to learn even more about Marketing Online.

Yours in Knowledge,
Kary

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PS Here is the link that I mention in the video to go learn more about the WordPress Plugin, “Pretty Link.”
Deyondella Royall’s Post Called: Customizing Your *Pretty Link Bar*…

Thoughts To A New Entrepreneur

CB026240Invest in yourself!

Educate yourself in strengthening your mindset. Secondly, marketing and advertising strategies will be high on your list of priorities. And most of all, focus on growing as a ‘person of value’ to the world. If you do this… in whatever field you choose… you will find yourself head and shoulders above the rest of the people fighting and clawing to squash each other in the rat race of the corporate world!

No where else and at no other time in history has there been as great an opportunity as there is now to take advantage of the economy and the Internet. Marketing information, products, and services through highly natural and authentic targeted markets have become simple, easy and fun if you’ve laid out a solid foundation.

You need to be open, transparent, and true to yourself. Learn how to serve others, and how to authentically build your value, so that people beg you to be in their company or to partner with you.

Surrounding yourself with successful, influential people and putting their needs ahead of your own will create a vacuum affect that will transform your income and the way you think and act. Believe me, your actions speak much louder than your words. Be a leader by your example.

I’m envious of the exciting road you have in front of you. And I wish for you the wisdom and insight to make the very best decision that’s right for you and your journey.

I believe in you. You’re going to do great things!

Seven ‘Lesser Known’ Strategies For Social Media

business teamLast year I had no idea what a social media site was. I heard people at work talk about MySpace this… and MySpace that… but I really had know clue what they were talking about.

Wow, how times have changed! My curiosity really got the better of me as I imagined millions of people meeting, connecting, and sharing ideas on the Web. As I started plugging in to the social media sites to get a taste of the ‘flavors’ out there, I started to notice one UGLY thing every where I went.

I’m sure you know what I’m about to share… Yes, people self promoting their links, opportunities, and products everywhere without any regard to getting to know me personally.

This is one area that most of the entrepreneurs on social media sites are not understanding. And this is why I’m sharing these ideas with you.

Now, they may achieve short term gains, but I truly feel they will miss on their long term goals with this style of marketing. Remember, what you do now will affect your reputation on the web… FOREVER!

And people REALLY like to talk a lot in Social Media Circles. Grab a pen and paper and keep these close by your computer…

1. If you want to stand out and be noticed, if you want people to be talking about you, then BE REMARKABLE, BE DIFFERENT, BE UNIQUE!!! Here are some questions you can ask yourself… How do I look? How do I sound? Do I have any catch phrases? What’s the flavor of my personality? Am I truly unique?

2. Be FUN!!! To attract people to you, you need to find funny things to share. People love stories. Tell them in your Tweets, posts, and updates. Some people may go as far as being a smart ass most of the time. It’s up to you.

3. Offer your expertise and knowledge to others. Be helpful. Everyone is looking for direction and help. Connect people to information they are seeking. Offer value and direction with your content.

4. Be supportive. Encourage people in their quest for FREEDOM… physically, emotionally, spiritually, and financially. Did I leave any off? People want to be around positive thinking people who are going places, creating a future, and are fun to hang with.

5. Be controversial. Are you one of the sheep? Or are you going to do what most of the people say can’t be done and get off your tail and do something extraordinary? (This is good for me to hear, too.) Throw ideas out there that push the envelope. You’ll stand out as a person who thinks outside the box.

6. Be resourceful. Learn the new tricks to generate leads, meet new people, and maximize your time with the least amount of money coming out of your bank account. Remember the people and the relationships that you develop are part of this ‘resource list’ that you are creating for yourself. It is a huge asset that should not be taken for granted.

7. And finally… I think is the most important, DON’T SELL!!! Social media is one BIG PARTY! Don’t be the lame one at the party only talking about how you help people get rich! Have fun, mingle, create relationships, and when the time is right, invite people over to your pad (blog or website). Then they’ll begin to like and trust you for the value you have to offer them. I see it all the time… people will just want to be around you and do what you do. “People don’t like to be sold, but they love to buy!”

Make sure and leave a comment and Tweet my post if you think people would benefit from these reminders. Thanks for coming by my ‘place’ to hang for a while. Message me to let me know where to find you, too. And you won’t want to miss my Advanced Strategies that are shared in my FREE 8-Day SOCIAL MEDIA MASTERY Video BOOTCAMP. Find Out How To BUILD Your VALUE Online.

Kary

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