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If you have a  Mindset change, you can really control the outcome of any situation.

I decided I would talk to everyone, learn about them and if I wanted to dance – I would just ask someone to dance with me.   Again, all about mindset change.

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All because I had a mindset change…..

Nutrition, jewelry and fashion I knew, …. Social Media, eh?

You will not make the same Social Media mistakes as so many newbies like myself have done.  Save yourself time, money and some major headaches!

This article takes you through the maze of “Social Media information” that I went through to learn how to market my business online.   It then presents a much easier, less stressful way FOR YOU to navigate all that’s available, and be successful.

My first experience in Social Media:

At first I joined facebook, twitter, linked in… and  did nothing for awhile. I occasionally put a few posts on facebook with hardly no one responding and I wondered why everyone had so many “friends” and I had so few – 4000 to my 60 – what’s up with that?  Just hearing that there were over 350 social media sites put me in a tizzy. I wanted to learn more, I wanted to know it all and I wanted to know it NOW.

A better way:

Take a deep breath and realize there is a lot to learn about marketing on the internet through social media.  Recognize that while there are so many Social Media sites you do not need to start with all of them.  Pick one, like facebook, and focus on learning and mastering all the skills you need related to that.

My next step:

Coincidentally at about this time, a Friend of mine sent me an email about JB and his MLM launch Formula – she had never seen anything presented so professionally, and how learning the critical information presented  could help launch any business! So, I figured, why Not? I have to start somewhere, right? After researching JB and finding out that he was  real and reputable, I jumped in with both feet.  Amazing information, fabulous ideas and techniques BUT I had literally put the cart before the horse. I was learning great tactics but did not know the basics.

This made me more determined than ever  to learn. I also took JB’s advanced PPV traffic class that I had no clue what I was hearing but NOW I did not want to miss anything!

I was getting information from  all over – everytime I saw a BLOG ( yea, I found out about those) I liked, I would subscribe and try to learn the new information presented.    Information missiles were coming at me from all over, from one guru to another.  That was when I decided I needed A Coach to guide me through this ocean of information.   Social Media…..help.

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A better way with Social Media:

Start with a review of your business from someone who has experience and let them guide you.

Most internet marketing coaches will give you a free 20 minute session on evaluating  you and your business and where you want to go with it.  They will then  tell you what they can do for you.  Be sure you communicate what you would like to get out of the sessions and  what  they expect back.   BE very clear on both your expectations. If you send an email, or leave a phone message, how long can you expect to wait for a response, etc.

Then:

During this time, I kept watching and learning what all the “popular” people on facebook were doing.  Little by little I started started putting  the information I was gathering and learning  into practice and enjoying myself in the process.  I was really connecting and making friends through Social Media.

At this time, I   did my First You Tube video and had a blast – of course at first I was  thinking flip cam? You tube download ???.  But I got it finished and it was exhilarating.

My frenzy reached a peak after 31/2 months of non-stop learning with  the folder pile of information getting bigger and bigger.  Then my coach told me to download Camtasia which I did.  Of course I had no idea exactly what it was or what to do with it.   Thanks to Rachel Jackson, who has become a friend, who graciously answered all  my questions and offered me fabulous guidance.  Where else but through Social Media can a 54 year old and a 26 year old connect and  become fast friends?

A better way with Social Media and your business:

Sit down with your coach and get a step by step guide of what you need to do to learn  the basics, internet etiquette, rules, etc.. Make sure they understand your level of knowledge with “ internet speak.”  A lot of coaches tell you what to do and assume you know what they’re talking about.  Make sure you are on the same wavelength.

Have them teach you the terminology and the tools or accessories you will need to work on the internet. Make it clear to them what you do and don’t know.  Don’t be afraid to ask questions! The only ridiculous question is the one you don’t ask.   If you are not technologically inclined, like myself, you may want to have a friend  work with you and teach you.

Finally:

I was babysitting for a friend and I happened to watch Ann Sieg’s video about the shift in marketing – shift in the economy, 3 different trends emerging ….very interesting.   She was talking about me and my generation.   I started following Ann and WOW – one of her videos was directed specifically at me:

“Are you overloaded with information and not sure what to do with it?”  Hello, yes I am!!!

I continued to watch all Ann’s videos and really connected  with what she was saying.   Slowly the fog started lifting from my eyes.   Yes I had information, yes I had techniques, yes yes yes BUT what was I doing with them?  I needed to become much more task oriented  – have a list of “to dos” each day so I could feel a sense of accomplishment.    I needed to start looking past the Social Media opportunity and focus  on business strategy.

A Much better way:

Work with your coach on strategies and things that you can accomplish on a daily basis.

Make a list of things you wish to accomplish for the week and check them off as you go.

Need help and recommendations, don’t hesitate to ask me – I’ve been where you are.

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Skype Holli.Rovenger

Take a deep breath, relax and learn Social Media strategically.