Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
5 Things I have learned from Social Media
by Jayme Arries
These are just a few observations I have made over the past couple of years...
1. It really is a "Small World, After All"
Think twice before you call someone out on Facebook. The odds of them having a mutual friend are pretty high! Just last week, I saw someone post (on a public fan page) about their grandma's store. As it turns out, the previous owner of the store never received payment. Awkward situation to say the least.
2. People believe that "fanship" equals reality
The best part of this is that there are over 500 results for the search "I bet I can find 1 million..."
3. You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make them drink. Social Media is an unprecedented opportunity to engage in relationships. This can be individually or through your company's Fan Page. In either case, the best way to invalidate yourself is to use old school tactics to "market" to your audience. Spamming someone's profile or fan page with a sales pitch is a sure way to get yourself blocked, hidden or unfriended. Believe me, no one is going to read your post and suddenly realize they need some Pampered Chef Wares.
4. Go with your gut feeling. Social Media sites have a bug zapper-like attraction for viruses. If you get a message/email/post/chat request that seems "off"... it probably is. Don't click.
5. Finally, don't publish anything that you wouldn't want your Pastor/Mother/Spouse/Significant Other/Children to see. Once it is put out there... there is no going back. The TV show News Radio from the 90's was quoted in Groundswell "You can't take something off the Internet. That's like trying to take pee out of a swimming pool." Personally, I have been "unfriended" by two of my former Pastors... I am sure it wasn't because of my Vegas pics...
These are just a few observations I have made over the past couple of years...
1. It really is a "Small World, After All"
Think twice before you call someone out on Facebook. The odds of them having a mutual friend are pretty high! Just last week, I saw someone post (on a public fan page) about their grandma's store. As it turns out, the previous owner of the store never received payment. Awkward situation to say the least.
2. People believe that "fanship" equals reality
3. You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make them drink. Social Media is an unprecedented opportunity to engage in relationships. This can be individually or through your company's Fan Page. In either case, the best way to invalidate yourself is to use old school tactics to "market" to your audience. Spamming someone's profile or fan page with a sales pitch is a sure way to get yourself blocked, hidden or unfriended. Believe me, no one is going to read your post and suddenly realize they need some Pampered Chef Wares.
4. Go with your gut feeling. Social Media sites have a bug zapper-like attraction for viruses. If you get a message/email/post/chat request that seems "off"... it probably is. Don't click.
5. Finally, don't publish anything that you wouldn't want your Pastor/Mother/Spouse/Significant Other/Children to see. Once it is put out there... there is no going back. The TV show News Radio from the 90's was quoted in Groundswell "You can't take something off the Internet. That's like trying to take pee out of a swimming pool." Personally, I have been "unfriended" by two of my former Pastors... I am sure it wasn't because of my Vegas pics...
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Catersource Tradeshow Las Vegas 2010
While at The Catersource Tradeshow in Las Vegas, Chicks Nems & Jayme put together a little video for the Chefs back home. Enjoy your trip across the tradeshow floor!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Networking Groups - Pierce County Professional Photographers Association
(Written by Angie Guy)
For about a year now Pierce County Professional Photographers (PCPPA) has been meeting at The Venue by Three Chicks Catering. We have been so spoiled by their hospitality and attention to detail… and of course the FANTASTIC FOOD!!! The venue is a great location for us to hold our meetings as it allows us flexibility depending on the type of meeting we are having, be it a speaker or one of our bi-annual print competitions.
About us:
Looking for a professional photographer? PCPPA represents the majority of professional photographers in the South King and Pierce County area. PCPPA photographers offer great quality and service. PCPPA offers camaraderie, education, assistance, and networking. If you are a talented amateur or student ready to make the transition to professional photography there is information and encouragement available from our members. Experienced or retired professionals will enjoy sharing and teaching their hard won wisdom.
Our monthly meetings incorporate:
Programs on a wide range of topics (including photographic technique and marketing strategy)
Roundtable discussions on topics important to photographers. You can bring your photographic, marketing, or business concerns for group discussion. Print judging and critique from master photographers. Learn how to enhance and see your prints in a new way!
Fun fellowship while enjoying a tasty meal.
Monthly newsletter.
Use of our extensive CD/Video library.
Networking, referrals, and business leads.
Free listing on our web site.
Requirements to be a member: The desire to learn about professional photography, the desire to learn the business of photography, the willingness to share your knowledge and experience with others.If you would like to learn more, check out our website at www.pcppa.com
Angie Guy
Secretary
PCPPA
For about a year now Pierce County Professional Photographers (PCPPA) has been meeting at The Venue by Three Chicks Catering. We have been so spoiled by their hospitality and attention to detail… and of course the FANTASTIC FOOD!!! The venue is a great location for us to hold our meetings as it allows us flexibility depending on the type of meeting we are having, be it a speaker or one of our bi-annual print competitions.
About us:
Looking for a professional photographer? PCPPA represents the majority of professional photographers in the South King and Pierce County area. PCPPA photographers offer great quality and service. PCPPA offers camaraderie, education, assistance, and networking. If you are a talented amateur or student ready to make the transition to professional photography there is information and encouragement available from our members. Experienced or retired professionals will enjoy sharing and teaching their hard won wisdom.
Our monthly meetings incorporate:
Programs on a wide range of topics (including photographic technique and marketing strategy)
Roundtable discussions on topics important to photographers. You can bring your photographic, marketing, or business concerns for group discussion. Print judging and critique from master photographers. Learn how to enhance and see your prints in a new way!
Fun fellowship while enjoying a tasty meal.
Monthly newsletter.
Use of our extensive CD/Video library.
Networking, referrals, and business leads.
Free listing on our web site.
Requirements to be a member: The desire to learn about professional photography, the desire to learn the business of photography, the willingness to share your knowledge and experience with others.If you would like to learn more, check out our website at www.pcppa.com
Angie Guy
Secretary
PCPPA
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Networking Groups - Healthy Edge Coffee Club
The Healthy Edge Coffee club is for people with busy schedules, who are ready to get a grip on their life! The Healthy Edge supports and empowers people to release weight and get healthy! Weekly meetings are held from 7:30 am - 9:00 am with a Healthy Edge approved breakfast! These weekly support groups are an incredible way to stay on track, get your questions answered and stay focused each week as you form new habits and your new lifestyle. Participants get full 12 week access to the Healthy Edge website which includes over 125 online recipes, meal plans, eating guides, shopping guides and notes for each week! Coaches supports individuals through the course through weekly e-mails or phone calls.
Each week is an audio that you listen to before class. Then we watch the video together.
THE AUDIO TOPICS
The Truth Behind Why You Are The Way You Are
Discover the belief systems that are making your decisions for you! Get back your control!What Is Truly Holding You Back Is Not What Or Who You Think
Spouse, children, work, lack of time, finances, knowledge…learn how none of these are the reason you don’t have the body or health you want!
Your Past Does Not Dictate Your Future
Discover how we allow past events to dictate our future and how to release the past for a different future.The Unconscious Mind And What It Costs Us
Three destructive mindsets are discussed that can cost you your health, relationships, happiness and fulfillment. Discover where you are in these mindsets and how to overcome them.What You Are Really Thinking
Real life stories that will open your heart and mind to what is possible.
Busting Through Belief Systems
The most common belief systems are discussed and further coaching on how to bust through these for lifelong results.2—Healthy Edge Videos
The videos are entertaining, witty and give a down-to-earth view of what you and your family needs to know when it comes to shopping, cooking, eating out, exercising, reading food labels and so much more!To preview a short sample of one of our classes, please click here.
Video Topics
Insulin Resistance
Belly fat? Why do you have the bulge around the middle, the sugar cravings, night time binges and mood swings? Discover the truth around your weight and how you can overcome it forever!Eating out and Eating at the Workplace
Set yourself up to win at the workplace! Be able to make healthy decisions in every situation when eating out!Exercise
How to get more bang for your buck! Work out smarter, not harder! Break free from the belief system that exercise has to look a certain way!Reading food labels—Part 1
It’s more than calories and fat grams! Learn the truth about how and what to read on a food label! You will be shocked at what you will discover!Reading food labels—Part 2
Know what is in your food and the effects of the 10 most common food additives. Most of these are in the diet foods that are being marketed for weight loss!How to maximize your fat loss
Train your body to burn fat with the food choices you are making and your workouts. Eat more and burn more!Where do we go from here?
Learn how to take this new healthy lifestyle and make it work in your busy lives. Apply the principles of The Healthy Edge to other aspects of your life!
For more information, please contact;
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Amber Thiel
Co Founder of The Healthy Edge
Lifestyle Coach and Personal Trainer
cell: 419-306-1264
home: 253-859-1311
Healthy Edge Website
http://athiel.usana.com
"Support To Live Your Abundant Life"
Monday, March 22nd at 6:30 pm at Sierra Sun Apartments 12415 172nd Street East in Puyallup (FREE HEALTHY EDGE FOOD INCLUDED)- Contact: Kim Stewart at kim_jo@comcast.net or 206-4313 (Space is Limited)
Thursday, March 25th at 7:30 AM at Three Chicks Catering in Tacoma, WA Contact: Randy Schroeder at randy@conceptstructures.com or 303-944-6080
Tuesday March 16 and/or 23rd at Wolf Chiropractic (1010 S. 336th Street, Suite 102 in Federal Way, WA 98003) at 7:00 pm Contact Wolf Chiropractic at: 253.838.7300 (Space is Limited)
Tuesday March 16 and/or March 23 @ 7:00 at DaVine's at 23839 222nd Pl SE STE in Maple Valley - Contact: Kim Stewart at kim_jo@comcast.net or 206-251-4313 (Space is Limited)
Thursday, March 18th @ 4:30 in Bonney Lake. Contact: Kim Stewart at kim_jo@comcast.net or 206-251-4313 (Space is Limited)
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