Episode 42 - Are you the next American Idol?

Yo, check it dog, what's happenin'. So, here's the deal. Execs & Regionals, we are the judges. Managers & Leasing Peeps, you are the artists. Start watching American Idol and look at it from this perspective. You're going to find that as artists you have an opportunity to maximize your talent (and you have the talent). When you get this far in the competition it's not that you don't have the talent, it's that you have a choice. A choice to bring the "Wow factor" or to just sing within yourself. It's a choice, and as execs/regionals (judges) we have the choice to encourage bringing the "Wow factor" or to just push for the status quo. The rules and guidelines and scripts that your management company provides just allow us to be average and sing within ourselves. It's about going beyond, making it your own, finding out what kind of artist you are to make it work, stand out, and bring the "Wow factor".

Just a thought ...

Local business is why your community exists.





Discuss amongst yourselves. :)

or discuss here ;)

Episode 41 - Who is writing your social media playbook?

I've been sharing an analogy with some friends comparing social media to football. You really could compare business or marketing in general to football, but you can just think about that however you want. Anyway, check out this week's post and let me know your thoughts. Is anyone writing your playbook, or are you just going out for a pass?

Who to Follow - Mike Whaling

You're probably already following this guy, but if not here's Mike's info and links. Definitely someone to follow if you need some online insight or assistance. He's always willing to lend a hand and is a Jack of all trades!

www.30lines.com
Facebook
Twitter
Podcast

Episode 40 - What are you waiting for?

A pretty simple question, but one I ask myself all the time.

Who to Follow - Duncan Alney

I can's say enough about this guy. The video really says it all and here's where you can follow "The Chief" online.

www.firebellymarketing.com
www.twitter.com/firebelly
www.passionati.com

Mobile Post - What's the struggle with outreach?

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Who to Follow - Lisa Trosien

If you are in the apartment industry you may have seen Lisa speak at an Apartment All-stars event or an industry convention. Online she gives even more. She writes an excellent blog that always surprises you with her insight. She helps to host the #aptchat on Friday afternoons on Twitter. She's not only extremely active on Twitter she also is super active on Facebook. How she has time to do it all is beyond me, but the articles, blog posts, and links she shares are always full of great information. I'm really excited to add her to the list as the first apartment industry person of Who to Follow. You rock Lisa!

Who to Follow - Chris Brogan

Honestly, Chris is just a real person online. He has one of the most popular blogs for online marketing, social media, etc. If you reach out to him he'll give you his thoughts. He writes and a great blog, and does some video too. If you are entering the social media space/game Chris is definitely one to follow. Check out his book Trust Agents as well. It will open your eyes.

Episode 39 - Outreach Logs

Quick question ...



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Episode 29 - Apartment Marketing Gone Digital Podcast

Did you know that Mike Whaling, Eric Brown, Duncan Alney, myself, and an occasional guest do a weekly podcast show? Check it out over on the right hand side of my blog or subscribe to it on iTunes.