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"I just sent you an email Rick. You have to confirm your subscription before you get the link and password to the report." - Jonathan.Rivera

"It will be 12 pm EST. Have you RSVPd already Tim?" - Jonathan.Rivera

"Sorry about that Linda, I just sent you an email with a direct link to the report. Enjoy." - Jonathan.Rivera

"I just sent you an email with a link directly to it, that should help." - Jonathan.Rivera

"Judging by your message on Facebook I guess you figured it out Cat." - Jonathan.Rivera

"How about that, someone who agrees with me, thanks Phyllis. Onion time for everyone ;)" - Jonathan.Rivera

"Hey Arthur, why don't you forward me the email you got so I know what needs to be fixed. Thanks!" - Jonathan.Rivera

"They'll be opening in a week or so. Keep an eye on updates from http://Facebook.com/SocialR... when the training opens it will only be for an hour...so you'd better act fast =)" - Jonathan.Rivera

"If you signed up for the training on Facebook through the Official Real Estate Referral group you will receive an email with all the info you need. This particular training is different then the one you signed up for Pat." - Jonathan.Rivera

"Hey Pat, There was a slight glitch in the system. If you signed up you should have received a second email with the correct link. If you don't get it, let me know and I'll take care of it." - Jonathan.Rivera

"Hey Cindy, I'm sorry you missed this weeks training. We'll be re opening in 7-10 days. Keep an eye out for it." - Jonathan.Rivera

"Yep, same reason I use it Naomi. It's like any other network, if you're there half heartedly they will know. When I was testing the platform a bit more I found that commenting and interacting in the community got me twice as many page views." - Jonathan.Rivera

"I use Active Rain specifically because it's not indexed by Google. I syndicate all my blog posts over there to get more eyes on my content. It helps to build my credibility as well as push traffic, so it's not a complete waste. I'm in a different business than most REALTORs, so what works for me may not work for them. I think blogging in general is the right direction to go anyways. People should be using a platform like wordpress to get their name out there. Looking forward to an invite to your next presentation." - Jonathan.Rivera

"I would actually take warm friending a little further. What you've described Drew is actually a cold friend request. Warm friending is more like getting involved in a conversation with other people, realizing you have common interest, and then organically becoming friends. The difference seems slight, but in reality it's quite different. In a warm friend request you've already spoken, established rapport, and naturally take it to the next level." - Jonathan.Rivera

"One of the most valuable lessons I have ever learned from you is the conversation marketing model. After watching you use it successfully I've made it a top priority in my marketing model. Too many people are out there broadcasting their message. A message in which we can't interact. Your model allows people to interact and become a part of the story. In truth, for a period of time it actually becomes their story. Since this post is called "Credit where Credit is Due" I think I should change the tide and tell you that I've been so impressed with what you have done that I've borrowed it ;) and sometimes feel like it's my own. Thanks for the credit, but more importantly thanks for the lessons that I will take with me for as long as I'm a marketer." - Jonathan.Rivera

"This was a classic. In the first paragraph you mention how that person didn't realize they were part of your social media campaign. This is a perfect example of social media done RIGHT. Let's face it, people today don't want to me marketed to. They're tired of ads, commercials, and BS. The funny part about this is most of them use the same techniques to market their business and wonder why they get no results. Social Media is the most subtle marketing tool on the planet....WHEN you do it right. You could be marketing all day and as long as you're smart about it people will never know and they will love you for it." - Jonathan.Rivera

"I feel that this is a great spot for me to keep it real with you Simon. This is a great post with lots of words, and I think that I can sum it up for you in nine words... I listened to you because you listened to me. When I joined the party it was already hopping. There were tons of thought leaders and people commenting on all your posts. Then there was me, a relative newbie with a lot of heart and no audience. When I needed a helping hand you were the only one to listen, give me advice, and make me feel welcome. You're the reason I joined Social Traffic. Now, I feel assured that I made the right choice. Our community has grown, our influence has spread, and I'm one of those cards in your monkeysphere deck that you'll want to keep ;) Our relationship is a prime example of QUALITY above all else." - Jonathan.Rivera

"I live by what you have taught me. This being my third comment on this post I thought it would be more appropriate to share a story of how these principles that you've laid out for us actually work in the real world. Using your formula of reaching ten people for a real connection I began talking to people in my own back yard. One person in particular who is a member of the same Real Estate Investor group as I am. When he joined Facebook I was in the process of running a conversation campaign (a la Simon U Ford) and he was moved by it. At first he joined in as other people commented, but a few weeks into the campaign he was leading the way to comment and really get the discussion going. Before I knew it he and I had became REAL friends. Chatting on the phone, giving each other advice, and helping wherever we could. Next thing I know, he's pitched me to the group as a featured speaker on Social Media. The point is that we made the connection online through social media which then turned..." - Jonathan.Rivera

"There are very few posts ANYWHERE that I can point to and say, "That post changed the way I think." This is one of them. I can remember where I was when I first read this post just over a year ago. I was building a faux friend list on Facebook, getting no traction and wondering why. This was the post that changed my social media life forever. Online business is no different than offline business, you get out of it what you put into it. If you're building a massive following with no real interactions you can't expect that will get you anywhere. The day I read this post I decided to change everything I was doing online. I actually stopped adding friends and decided to try and make connections with the ones I already had. Since then the most important decision I made was to start following you Simon. I modeled my activities after what I saw you doing. I tuned in to the conversation and added value wherever I could. I made real friends online and now I believe whole heartedly that QUALITY..." - Jonathan.Rivera

"There are very few posts ANYWHERE that I can point to and say, "That post changed the way I think." This is one of them. I can remember where I was when I first read this post just over a year ago. I was building a faux friend list on Facebook, getting no traction and wondering why. This was the post that changed my social media life forever. Online business is no different than... more... - Jonathan.Rivera

"This is my third comment on this post and I can't seem to get enough. These eight simple rules can be followed by anyone who wants o build their brand online. It's shocking to see how many people get online and forget good manners and common courtesy. If there's one thing that people reading this should know it's that there ARE people on the other side of this internet connection. We're not just numbers we're not just little thumbnail size heads...we're real people with real feelings who are JUST like you. I suggest you print this up and post it next to your computer so the next time you feel the urge to go on a friending spree you refer to this first ;)" - Jonathan.Rivera

"Judging by what I've seen I think Facebook has taken this into consideration. Recently they have purchased friendfeed which will help them integrate all the "best of" sites into their mix. If they continue down this path I think they're moving in the right direction. Everyone joins Facebook because it brings you the "best of the web." That mean newbies can join for the social aspect while more experienced marketers can join and and expand their networks all in one place. From my experience in Facbook pages I'm confident you can create your web presence under their roof. Everyone is there, so why wouldn't you be? Pages are also being indexed by Google, so isn't that just as good as the open web? Now you've also got the Firendfeed gang (former Google boys) working on the search aspect. It seems to me like Facebook has the right idea. They've got more data than anyone on the web and when they start using that to sell ads, Google may be in trouble." - Jonathan.Rivera

"Man oh Man, I can't believe people are still sending that cut n paste nonsense. Too many people are focussed on numbers never realizing the value is in making REAL solid friendships. You've proven that we can actually do this online through Social Traffic and I hope more people receive this message before they get caught up in the nonsense." - Jonathan.Rivera

"One of the things I have always enjoyed about you Simon is your ability to distill a complex subject into easy to manage information. This book is jam packed with lots of great info. Every time I read it (3 so far) I come up with new strategies to take my marketing up a notch. Thanks for this Social Media survival guide." - Jonathan.Rivera

"This video sets the stage for an amazing course. Facebook is changing the world, if you don't get on board now you'll be left behind." - Jonathan.Rivera

"Twitter is pretty amazing if you actually "tune in" to the conversation. What's more powerful than real time streaming chat around the world? I'm still learning the ropes, but stories like this let me know it's worth it." - Jonathan.Rivera

"Really nice work on this lens Colleen. It's packed with lots of good info, thanks for sharing." - Jonathan.Rivera

"Great Hub Neil, I really enjoyed the video." - Jonathan.Rivera

"Hey Rebecca, you're video was great...very funny stuff!" - Jonathan.Rivera

"Karin does a great job explaining why we should use twitter, the video helps a bunch too." - Jonathan.Rivera

"#SimonFord has some great twitter tactics. After watching that video I was able to figure out when my target market was tweeting so I could interact with them. I've got a lot to learn about twitter, but this is a great start. I can't tell you how many times I've heard, "“why would I want to know if you are at lunch?” That seems to be everyone's first impression of twitter." - Jonathan.Rivera

"#SimonFord has some great twitter tactics. After watching that video I was able to figure out when my target market was tweeting so I could interact with them. I've got a lot to learn about twitter, but this is a great start. I can't tell you how many times I've heard, "“why would I want to know if you are at lunch?” That seems to be everyone's first impression of twitter." - Jonathan.Rivera