Do Realize The Power In The Social Media Revolution?
For quite some time I have realized the POWER in being involved with the Social Media Revolution.
I have been recommending my fellow network marketers to get involved. Some have seen the importance of getting involved while others have not. The ones who won’t get involved absolutely baffle me. I have heard several of my downline make statements like, “I don’t have time to play around on Facebook!”
Play around on Facebook?? Are you CRAZY?? Do you realize the incredibly powerful opportunity you are missing out on?
I knew Social Media was a powerful marketing tool but it wasn’t until I watched the video below that I realized just how powerful it is.
Watch this video. It is a MUST SEE!!
There are lots of Social Media Sites you could get involved with. Below is a list of a few important ones. I will include my profile links so you can connect with me on each one.
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/aromanotes
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/melodiekantner
Twitter: http://twitter.com/melodiekantner
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/melodiekantner
Important Social Media Sites for Network Marketers:
Better Networker: http://www.betternetworker.com/members/aromanotes
thatMLMbeat: http://thatmlmbeat.com/members/melodiekantner
There are lots more I could list but you get the idea.
I love how Social Media has changed the face of my business. Please leave a comment and let me know how the Social Media Revolution has impacted your business.
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I have been using social media for about a year now and it has made a big difference in my business. People get to know, like and trust you, therefore they are more likely to do business with you. It is truly powerful as you said. Thanks Melodie!
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Melodie Kantner Reply:
April 11th, 2011 at 8:32 pm
Hi Carol,
I agree. It’s a good way to let people get to know you and build trust.
Melodie,
Great Video. It is amazing how fast Facebook grew. A great place to build the know like and trust elements with people. I haven’t used Facebook enough, but I plan to.
The facts in the video were amazing to me. I can’t wait until others see it.
Jaden
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Melodie Kantner Reply:
April 11th, 2011 at 6:06 pm
Hi Jaden,
Yes. I was amazed how fast Facebook grew.
Hi Melodie,
I am a follower of you and enjoy all your business tips. Although I am not a MLMer, I think MLMer’s have the best marketing secrets of any business! Really enjoy this video and it was a loud reminder that I need to stay connected on FB. I was getting tired of the whole FB connection, hearing the same ole’ stuff over and over again, the approval seeking posts and obsession that so many of us have with this media group. It was driving me a bit nuts! I was crackin’ it up to just be another “fad”, either that or a repeat of High School all over again. This video reminded me of the possibilities and focus of being an active member on FB. So, after my FB break, I guess I have to join the ranks again. Thanks again Melodie for another great business tip!
Melodie Kantner Reply:
April 11th, 2011 at 5:57 pm
Hi Diana,
I have times when I get tired of Facebook too but I would never get off of it. I know people who got tired of it and shut it down. I would never do that. My profile is there with links to my web site. People find that and click through the links. Your profiles can be working even when you are not online.
Always great insight Melodie.Thanks for all you share.
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I know what you mean! I actually know someone who says the same thing. It’s great for connecting. I appreciate it so much because I used to do networking or connecting Manually… literally setting up networking parties / gatherings, exchanging calling cards… argh! With Social Media this has made it so easy to connect and get to know other people, with just a link other people can learn more about you.
Social Media is the venue, your website is your calling card, that’s what I’d say
Thanks for the input!
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The internet (and social media) allows us to reach so many more people than previous marketing methods ever could.
The trick though, is to keep the old-school, hi-touch, relationship based techniques but apply them to new technologies.
MLMers who do this are highly likely to succeed.
Love your posts, Melodie!
Melodie Kantner Reply:
April 16th, 2011 at 10:30 am
That is so true, Jacqueline.
Absolutely love this video! Had to watch it a second time for all that information to sink in – pretty awesome. I’ve been on Facebook for awhile and only dabbled on Twitter, but lately I’ve been focusing more time in those areas and a few others such as Linkedin. Definitely seeing the benefits!
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Melodie Kantner Reply:
April 16th, 2011 at 11:11 am
Hi Marquita,
Yea. I loved it too when I first saw it. I have seen it several times. I am amazed by some of the statistics.
I have to smile when I remember the first time I ever heard of Facebook. I was not familiar with social media at all at the time, and I thought the invitation to become someone’s friend was a HOAX!!
My, how things have changed since that day several years ago. I have found so many friends and family members that I haven’t seen for decades. And I could not DO my home business without Facebook. It is absolutely essential, especially if you don’t get out and meet people a whole lot. Through Facebook I meet new people and establish relationships with them. Then we get together on the phone.
Willena Flewelling
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Hi Melodie,
thanks for explaining the power of Social Media.
The video spell it out in numbers very well. ‘If Facebook was a country it would be in 3rd place wow!
I am still getting used to the whole socializing never mind socializing on social media. It is a good way for me to exercise that muscle.
I really appreciate you sharing this.
To your Success!
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Hi Melodie,
I remember when I first heard about Facebook, I did not want any of my info out there. My how things have changed! If it wasn’t for Facebook and other social media sites, I could not do business. It has been a fascinating and for the most part fun learning as I progress along. There is so much to know that I’ve had to take it one step at a time.
Thanks for the eye opening video and article.
Your friend,
Lynn
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Hi Melodie,
Great video! I can’t believe that 1 in 8 married people met on facebook… it hasn’t even been around that long! very powerful indeed.
Which site do you like using the most and what gets you the best results?
Thanks for sharing.
Talk soon,
Kevin
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Social media is something that frustrates and baffles me sometimes, as I don’t want to spend more time than needed but often finding myself clicking link after link not being productive. There is some power in it on so many levels though I do see that.
I have to wonder if it is here to stay though, and lets say for example how long Facebook will stick around for either, sites are popping up and disappearing all the time, just look at Myspace they were huge now they have been shadowed by Facebook, who with blow by FB? Maybe google? It wouldn’t surprise me in the least if they do.
Melodie Kantner Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 12:43 pm
Hi CJ,
Things do change. That’s why it’s not good to rely on just one source for marketing.
Hey Melodie! Fabulous video – the future is here ! I am very excited about what’s happening with social media – so much so that I decided to make it a new career ! It’s opening up so many opportunities for so many people – I’m excited to see where it’s headed!
Lori
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Melodie Kantner Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 12:45 pm
Hi Lori,
Me too. I love social media.
Hi Melodie,
Great post.
I agree social media has massive power. I run a number of Facebook campaigns for clients and also teach them about the opportunities FB has to offer. The thing is Facebook will continue to develop in to something much greater and at this time I can’t see anything over taking them.
Mark
Melodie Kantner Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 12:45 pm
I agree Mark. More and more businesses are getting on Facebook.
Hey Melodie – Boy do I realize the power of social media. I am one of those 50 something females using it everyday. When my generation Y kids found out there BabyBoomer Mom was on FaceBook they where a little shocked. Yet, extremely supportive of my new venture. Now, they are learning from me.
For me, a network marketer with a full-time job as a flight attendant, social media is a life saver. There is no way I would be able to build my business without it.
I agree with Jacqueline, you need to combine it with the old-school hi-touch relationship building. Thanks so much for sharing a great video.
Melodie Kantner Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 12:47 pm
Hey Debi,
I’m one of those 50 somethings too. I have been working online for quite a few years but social media for only a couple years. I must admit, I ignored it at first.
The fact is that some people will recognize that there is power in 500 million people at your fingertips, and some of them people need to be hit over the head until they see it right in front of them.
Melodie Kantner Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 12:51 pm
Hi Andy,
Yea. I am amazed at the resistance some people have.
I had to Laugh when you ask us to tell you how Social Media had effected our lives. Well IT’S HUGE I love social media it has catapulted my business into the 21 Century. As Andy said above. some of them people need to be hit over the head until they see it right in front of them. Well I have been doing this for a long time and I know Andy has also. Melodie “Make it a Great Week”
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Melodie Kantner Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 12:55 pm
I agree Ross. Social media is huge. Not only effecting our business but making good friends along the way.
Hey Melodie ~ Great Post and I love the video. I had never seen it but it certainly points out all the reasons and then some why anyone wanting to “explode,” or even stay in any sort of business needs to get on the social media bandwagon.
My offline and online businesses both use all sorts of social media to connect. I’ve used social media to attract new people to my offline businesses and to make some great connections for my online business ventures. Really to survive in the world such that it is it is necessary to connect via social media.
Thanks again for the great post and for sharing the video. I will share it with others now as well.
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Melodie Kantner Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 12:57 pm
Thanks Jim. I was amazed at some of the statistics on social media. It sure has changed the way we do business.
Melodie-
I too am baffled by responses concerning network marketing and i have listened to many people that refuse to move forward with network marketing. Using the disguise excuse of ” don’t have time to play around on FB”, usually the underlying cause is fear. When I began my journey with National Seizure Disorders Foundation and even earlier in my business career with Imperial Notes (investing in owner/seller carry back mortgages), I realized the general business world needs understanding and education. Many are afraid to step into the network marketing “jungle’ because it is a new concept and people tend to allow themselves to get easily overwhelmed. Keep up the good fight with patience and understanding. Soon you will see others listening to you and following in your network marketing footsteps.
Written from the heart -
Terrific Tonya
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Melodie Kantner Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 12:59 pm
Hi Tonya,
That baffles me too. I have a large group following me in network marketing but not many are using social media. They are missing out on so much possibility for the growth of their business.
Wow, Melodie! Thanks for this! Social media is SUCH the “way of the world” these days, and I don’t want to be left behind! I agree with some of the others — when I first heard of facebook I was a scaredy cat and didn’t “give in”, but am now so glad I have. I am going to concentrate a lot more on LinkedIn — didn’t realize the percentages there!
Thanks for sharing this great video, and I’m going to share it, too!
TK
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Melodie Kantner Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 1:02 pm
Hi TK,
I know what you mean. I got on Facebook in 2007 but I only set up my profile and links to my web sites. I totally didn’t get how it worked. I think it was 2009 when I finally started using it fully. Now I see the full picture of how powerful social media is.
Hello Melodie
We are living in a changing economy unlike any changes we have every seen. Here is the USA people are waiting for the economy to come back, it is not coming back like it was. The Social Media Revolution video is an excellent tool that might help people see what is happening.
Thanks
Perry A Davis Jr
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Hey Melodie! Love it! Indeed we are in a social media revolution and on the cutting edge to boot! Isn’t it amazing how fast and how far its growing? I can’t imagine what new toys we’ll have in two years that are in infancy yet now! Thanks for sharing the video. Keep on rockin!
Kimberly
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Melodie Kantner Reply:
April 28th, 2011 at 10:42 am
Yea Kimberly. I am amazed at how fast things change. The things we can do now are so different from when I started my business 16 years ago. I love it!
I was doing social media presentations for a while and got really tired of feeling like I had to convince people that it works. The ones who say I don’t have time to mess around on FB are not worth wasting time on. Maybe my market has just changed. The power is really in relationship building.
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Melodie Kantner Reply:
April 30th, 2011 at 1:42 pm
I agree Nicole. It’s not worth the time trying to convince people.
Hey Melodie,
Social media is definitely a VERY important part of Network Marketing. If you are not using it, you are REALLY missing out… Being able to create quality relationships almost 24/7 is amazing, keeping touch with people is almost one thousand times easier than just trying to phone chat with them all of the time.
Great post,
BW
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Melodie Kantner Reply:
May 13th, 2011 at 9:38 pm
Yea Brandon, I wish I could get a few people to see it.
Hey, did I tell you my son’s name is Brandon?
Hi Melodie:
Social media has definitely changed the world. You can become a super star over night and vice versa your reputation can be destroyed over night. It can be a very fine line at times.
Kevin
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Melodie Kantner Reply:
May 13th, 2011 at 9:28 pm
That’s for sure Kevin.
I have also heard that same thing about “playing around on Facebook.” Unbelievable! If Google is paying attention to social media and making many changes to it’s algorithm to include social media, no one can argue that it’s essential to integrate social media into any business.
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Well Melodie I am back and I watched the video. I think I watched it last week but I still got value out of it. Amazing how much Social Media has changed our life and it is just beginning. Make it a Great week. . .
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The thing I find about those who do not use Facebook is they think they are entirely to spend time talking with family, friends and business contacts. I laugh when I hear this and someone says they are just trying to launch a business. Facebook is the most powerful tool for connecting with people quickly and efficiently. It is a very important tool and you are 100% right, that people are missing out on a great opportunity for connecting with people and building wonderful relationships!
Hi Melodie, I have to agree with you social media is a great opportunity to build contacts with like minded business people. It can be a great way to maintain frequent relationships with people in the past you might just have met at conferences for example. All the best Rosemary
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Melodie Kantner Reply:
May 13th, 2011 at 9:21 pm
Hi Rosemary,
I agree. The contacts and the friendships are really awesome.
I love watching that video ~ if you don’t get the power of the social media revolution after watching that, then I guess you never will!
I fully agree with you, Melodie. I was a strictly offline network marketer for 13 years, and having played in this arena for over a year now, I wish I’d known about it sooner! I personally find great value in combining the best of online and the best of offline. I do know a lot of people who believe that it is either online or offline, and there is no point in trying to steer them another way, so I understand what you mean about your team members who don’t see it.
To each his own, but in my opinion, there is so much depth, knowledge, friendship and partnership happening here online that I wouldn’t miss it for the world! Thanks for sharing this valuable information!
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Melodie Kantner Reply:
May 13th, 2011 at 9:10 pm
Hi Beth,
I love it too. I have watched it several times.
I was totally offline with my first network marketing business 16 years ago. When I got with my current company 14 years ago I went online within the first year but it wasn’t until 2007 that I started with social network sites. Things sure have changed since then.
Melodie, hello
Sadie in France here, we are definitely on the same page when in comes to thoughts on Social Media usage in business. It’s incredible when you see how things have moved on since your featured videos was released in 2009. You might like the SocialBakers.com site – it’s fantastic for up to the date Facebook statistics you can look up on a per country basis … being a geek I love it!
Melodie Kantner Reply:
May 13th, 2011 at 8:56 pm
Thanks Sadie. I checked out that site and bookmarked it. I’m a geek too.
We all need people to talk to if we’re going to build a network. And what better place is there to find the right people, than social media sites, where they’ve already identified themselves as your target market??
Facebook is my favourite, because there are so many ways to get to know people. And there are so many places on FB to find people who need the service I have to offer.
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Melodie Kantner Reply:
May 13th, 2011 at 8:26 pm
So true Willena. Facebook is my favorite too.
Hello Melodie
A really powerful video to highlight what most of us knew… but not to such an extent.
I didn’t know that wiki i quick in Hawaiian! Thank you for that.
I have only used social media for the past 3 months on my site (no seo). I have seen a real increase in traffic which is proof of that you say.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge about the Social Media Revolution.
Keep the Smiles
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Melodie Kantner Reply:
May 13th, 2011 at 8:20 pm
Hi Stevie,
I didn’t realize the extent either until I saw the video. I knew it was large but no idea how large.
Mel,
The video is awesome! It’s been around for years now but still it has the same impact and power that it always has!
As for the need for social media… it’s something that can’t and won’t be denied from here on out in the world wide web.
Even Google (with the recent change of it’s Algorithm) dictates that it will be focusing on content that is socially accepted. This means, if you wish to be a force to be reckoned with from here on out… you must be socially accepted.
I predict a new wave of internet stardom right around the corner. With the internet now dwarfing older methods of media… it’s a new dawn of a new era!
Thanks for the posting.
-Dereck
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Melodie Kantner Reply:
May 13th, 2011 at 8:18 pm
Hi Derek,
I saw an older one with different statistics. I know they are changing all the time but I still like it because it makes a powerful point.
I agree with your prediction. Things are really changing.
Hi Melodi,
Great video.Facebook is a great social networking site which is growing very faster.I really enjoy spending my time on facebook and its a great way to have traffic.Thanks for sharing your knowledge in social media revolution.
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Melodie Kantner Reply:
May 13th, 2011 at 8:15 pm
Yea Waterpearls, I agree it is growing fast. That is an unusual name. Very pretty.
Hello Melodie,
I noticed we’re in the same TSA group again this week looking forward to reading mover from you soon. I really like to use video too… I can speak far quicker that I can type!
Have a lovely weekend!
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Melodie Kantner Reply:
May 13th, 2011 at 8:13 pm
Hi Sadie,
I type better than I do videos I think.
Hi Melodie,
I completely agree. Facebook is the most popular networking site today and business minded people should see it as a great opportunity to reach their market. If you have a business that cater to consumers, you are missing a lot if you’re not on Facebook yet.
Regards
Hi Melodie
Before when I used Facebook it was just for pleasure. Did not realize the impact it gives until I joined TSA and started syndication. I not only get TSA members commenting on my blog I have found a few outsiders giving their views as well….Never expected that to happen…
We have to admit that the Power of Social Media has Revolutionized.
Thanks for the great video and post…
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