February 24, 2009
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Networking... (Sorry I've been away!)
So, I've leased an apartment and have been staying there (all by my lonesome, in this amazingly comfy calking from Custom Comfort!) for the past few days. I don't get internet there until tomorrow, so all internet usage has been restricted to work-critical only. I'm at my parent's house right now and am about to go out and buy some more furniture that Joy found on Craigslist. Yay!
Anyways, I wanted to blog this short little video made by the awesome Seth Godin. It's about networking, and where TRUE VALUE lies...
This is very true of the indusry today... While knowing a lot of people (or having a lot of people know you) is indeed valuable, the number of friends you have on Facebook or Twitter is not nearly as important as what you actually DO for people. Just like blogging- Blogging frequently is good for business, but not NEARLY as good as actually HELPING people, whether it be bride tips or photographer tips, etc. (Speaking of the wedding photography industry of course, but all businesses can relate to this...)
And this is something that I've really seen IN-ACTION on the [b] school. Because of the "cover charge" of $10 per month or $100 per year, only SERIOUS people join. (Are you serious? Have you NOT joined yet?) People who are SERIOUS about networking, and not just "networking" but actually HELPING. Helping fellow photographers master their technique, know their cameras like the back of their hands, and RUN A BUSINESS! Helping the industry grow in a positive direction. Helping brides get the best photos they can afford on their wedding day. HELPING. Becker just blogged a video response to Seth's youtube "short", which you can check out HERE...
Alright, time for me to get back to WORK! I'll have internet at my new apartment tomorrow. (ATTEMPTING to try Cox cable internet to see if it is faster than my local DSL. Any opinions, other than the known fact that they have terrible customer service?) I'd like to get away with paying $20-$30 for something *faster* than DSL, although if the Cox proves to be un-reliable then I guess I'll just have to consider AT&T DSL or Bell or something?)
Take care,
=Matt=
Comments (8)
Good luck with your new apartment! I agree that helping is ALWAYS a more valuable thing... I am off to watch the video now. Thanks for sharing it.
You SHOULD'VE been at WPPI! Networking heaven...
Yey for HELPING!!! As a customer, I like to hear that small business people are excited about such things
DSL extreme is awesome...not slow at all... and its uber afforadable.
this is my first month on b school...see you in class! btw, good post.
I don't use Facebook for networking, I just like to keep in touch with my friends. It is a HUGE time waster, though.
Blessings~Nancy
Who is this guy and why is he an expert on networking? Wierd little gay man with strange face and green glasses.
Other thing that bothers me is where do American people have time for all this Facebook, Twitter and Blog stuff? No wonder so many out of work, they play too much on computer machine.
@SFChinaboy - As a little button / sticker once said:
"Tact is for those who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic..."
=Matt=