Get Tongue-Tied When Making Videos? Try This...

<span style="font-size: x-small;">As featured in <a href="https://www.inman.com/2019/04/09/get-tongue-tied-when-making-videos-try-teleprompt-me/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+inmannews+%28Inman+News+-+Headlines%29" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Inman News</span></a>.</span><span style="font-size: large;">  </span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X_xupQE7kUE/XK9u659lQ6I/AAAAAAAAZoQ/lq2WZjA6YR8G7CMj6A-mmxkgWdLcxGqhACLcBGAs/s1600/clapper-board-1019607_1920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="180" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X_xupQE7kUE/XK9u659lQ6I/AAAAAAAAZoQ/lq2WZjA6YR8G7CMj6A-mmxkgWdLcxGqhACLcBGAs/s320/clapper-board-1019607_1920.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Video is the <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/lilachbullock/2018/12/21/why-you-need-to-start-creating-more-videos-on-social-media/#2b1b5a253cc1" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">king of social media currency</span></b></a>, which often translates into business growth when coupled with effective lead capture (more on that in previous posts). </span><br /> <div> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: large;">"Tell me something I don't know", you may be thinking. </span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: large;">Well if you have ever wanted to do more videos, but have a fear of getting tongue-tied, <a href="http://teleprompt.me/"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Teleprompt.Me</b></span></a> is a free tool to help you shine on your videos like a pro! </span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: large;">How does Teleprompt.Me work? Simply write your script, add it to the prompt, start recording on your device of choice, and begin reading.   It is a voice-powered teleprompter.  In other words, Teleprompt.Me moves as you speak with color coding so you will NOT lose your place. And, I love that you can ad-lib and pick up where you left off. </span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: large;">Never again record your marketing videos with a loss of words or an endless ramble with Teleprompt.me. Watch this short video taking you behind the scenes of how it works.</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" mozallowfullscreen="" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/328301013" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="640"></iframe> <br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><br /></b></span> <br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Sound off -</b> I would love to hear from you!  Give me a shout on </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/LearnWithLee.REALTOR/" style="background-color: white; font-family: times; line-height: 22.08px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Facebook</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, </span><a href="https://instagram.com/learnwithlee.realtor/" style="background-color: white; font-family: times; line-height: 22.08px; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Instagram</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/leedavenport8?sub_confirmation=1" style="background-color: white; font-family: times; line-height: 22.08px; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">YouTube</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, and </span><a href="http://google.com/+leedavenport" style="background-color: white; font-family: times; line-height: 22.08px; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Google+</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> or by visiting </span><a href="https://www.learnwithlee.realtor/" style="background-color: white; font-family: times; line-height: 22.08px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">LearnWithLee.Realtor</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.  </span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Want more of the best practices of our nation's top producers? Grab your copy of the short read, <b><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.learnwithlee.realtor/p/resources.html" target="_blank">Profit with Your Personality</a> </span></b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">and, the classic, 5-star rated workbook, </span><a href="http://amzn.com/1508652325" style="background-color: white; font-family: times; line-height: 22.08px; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Plan to Win</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, to transform their real estate sales game plan. Or, get your "training on" with these <a href="http://vimeo.com/ondemand/learnwithlee" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">on-demand classes</span></b></a>. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;">Here's to your success! #LearnWithLee</span></div>

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Get Tongue-Tied When Making Videos? Try This...

As featured in Inman News .    Video is the king of social media currency , which often translates into business growth when coupled wi...

Wom-Entrepreneurs, Are You Ready to Thrive Today?

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Zq_QGHQ96tM/XK5wcphixeI/AAAAAAAAZn0/S3IRiyJWVmQoZ1z8K10LjePk5QSk4m2IwCLcBGAs/s1600/Screen%2BShot%2B2019-04-10%2Bat%2B6.38.22%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1144" data-original-width="1556" height="235" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Zq_QGHQ96tM/XK5wcphixeI/AAAAAAAAZn0/S3IRiyJWVmQoZ1z8K10LjePk5QSk4m2IwCLcBGAs/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2019-04-10%2Bat%2B6.38.22%2BPM.png" width="320"></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://vwcstore.com/collections/resources/products/thrive-today-discussion-series-1" style="font-size: 12.8px;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Our inaugural study</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">. </span></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: right;"> </div> <span style="font-size: large;">"Wom-Entrepreneurs", are you ready to <i><b>Thrive Today</b></i>? </span><br>

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Wom-Entrepreneurs, Are You Ready to Thrive Today?

Our inaugural study .  "Wom-Entrepreneurs", are you ready to Thrive Today ? 

Entrepreneurs: Are You Watching This Must-See TV?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.myasbn.com/small-business/growth-strategy/why-your-personality-is-the-greatest-asset-for-your-business-dr-lee-davenport-author-of-profit-with-your-personality/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1116" data-original-width="1324" height="267" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qkInFTjaNBI/XKzIk3QLpuI/AAAAAAAAZnI/pqc2_dFvLmEvwKwVVZJy4DDqQGIImusMQCLcBGAs/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2019-04-09%2Bat%2B12.29.53%2BPM.png" width="320"></a></div> <span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br></span></span> <span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;">Whether you are in the start-up or "crushing it" stage of the business lifecycle, </span><b style="font-size: x-large;">The Atlanta Small Business Show</b><span style="font-size: large;"> (Saturdays at 10:30 am on PeachtreeTV or Sundays on CBS46) is a must watch for all entrepreneurs, especially my beloved "solo-preneurs". </span></span><br>

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Entrepreneurs: Are You Watching This Must-See TV?

Whether you are in the start-up or "crushing it" stage of the business lifecycle, The Atlanta Small Business Show  (Saturdays...

Marketing Genius Podcast: Episode Alert 🔥🔥🔥

<blockquote class="tr_bq"> <span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">"Five years from now, you'll be the same person you are today, except for the books you read and the people you meet." ~Charlie Jones</span></span></blockquote> <div> <span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div> <span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div> <span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Podcasts are the best of both worlds!  Podcasts (and audiobooks) always feel like I am having a smoothie with a friend, who shares her life lessons.  All of our journeys are different but I believe we all have nuggets that we can share with one another to make the journey easier.</span></span></div> <div> <span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div> <span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div> <span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div> <span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Grab your favorite beverage and chair, then please check out the conversation Grant Wise and I had about all things real estate and business growth (<a href="https://www.podchaser.com/lists/LearnWithLee-107Zzne4BC" target="_blank"><b>click here</b></a>).  <i>Thanks for having me share, Grant!</i></span></span></div> <div> <span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div> <span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/lists/LearnWithLee-107Zzne4BC" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="606" data-original-width="1600" height="241" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kQyIon98L9o/XKY0JV2Yc2I/AAAAAAAAZmM/wLJyfV4cRYEktiEtg6D4opyMD9dU7D05wCLcBGAs/s640/Screen%2BShot%2B2019-04-04%2Bat%2B12.43.01%2BPM.png" width="640" /></span></a></div> <div> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Want more? </b>Of course,🔔🔔🔔🔔 you do :-). Check out other fun podcast interviews I have done at<a href="https://www.blogger.com/goog_1573034721" style="font-weight: bold;"> </a></span><span style="background-color: white; white-space: pre;"><a href="https://www.podchaser.com/lists/LearnWithLee-107Zzne4BC"><b>https://www.podchaser.com/lists/LearnWithLee-107Zzne4BC</b></a></span></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Sound off -</b> I would love to hear from you!  Give me a shout on </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/LearnWithLee.REALTOR/" style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.08px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Facebook</span></a><span style="background-color: white; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, </span><a href="https://instagram.com/learnwithlee.realtor/" style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.08px; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Instagram</span></a><span style="background-color: white; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/leedavenport8?sub_confirmation=1" style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.08px; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">YouTube</span></a><span style="background-color: white; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, and </span><a href="http://google.com/+leedavenport" style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.08px; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Google+</span></a><span style="background-color: white; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> or by visiting </span><a href="https://www.learnwithlee.realtor/" style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.08px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">LearnWithLee.Realtor</span></a><span style="background-color: white; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.  </span></span></span><br /> <br /></div>

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Marketing Genius Podcast: Episode Alert 🔥🔥🔥

"Five years from now, you'll be the same person you are today, except for the books you read and the people you meet." ~Charl...

Is Your Business April Fool-PROOF? 5 Questions to Ask

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KD8SnyAYxqw/XJkOmXqCR5I/AAAAAAAAZiA/86YnbjDQTvcUg6u-DUXY7m0V7m4o1xfhwCLcBGAs/s1600/smiley-2979107_1280.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="719" data-original-width="1280" height="223" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KD8SnyAYxqw/XJkOmXqCR5I/AAAAAAAAZiA/86YnbjDQTvcUg6u-DUXY7m0V7m4o1xfhwCLcBGAs/s400/smiley-2979107_1280.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div> <div style="caret-color: #000000; text-size-adjust: auto;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">As featured in <a href="https://www.inman.com/2019/04/01/is-your-business-april-foolproof-ask-yourself-these-5-questions/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Inman News</span></b></a></span><span style="font-size: large;">. </span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Ahhh... April 1st.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">It is the start of Q2.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">It is also April Fool's Day. </span><br /> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I know you were not raised to be a fool so let's check if your business is fool<i>proof</i>. Here are 5 questions to do just that.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="caret-color: #000000; text-size-adjust: auto;"> </div> <div style="caret-color: #000000; text-size-adjust: auto;"> <strong><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Reflect on 2019 Quarter 1 and answer:</span></strong><br /> <strong><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></strong> <strong><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></strong></div> <div style="caret-color: #000000; text-size-adjust: auto;"> </div> <div style="caret-color: #000000; text-size-adjust: auto;"> </div> <div style="caret-color: #000000; text-size-adjust: auto;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>1. How much time <u>weekly</u> did you spend finding new business (a.k.a. lead generation)?  </b></i></span></div> <div style="caret-color: #000000; text-size-adjust: auto;"> </div> <div style="caret-color: #000000; text-size-adjust: auto;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Hint: If your answer is zero and you are not on a team, you may experience a business "drought" more often than necessary.  Consistent time generating quality leads lends to consistent business.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="caret-color: #000000; text-size-adjust: auto;"> </div> <div style="caret-color: #000000; text-size-adjust: auto;"> </div> <div style="caret-color: #000000; text-size-adjust: auto;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>2. How many activities did you <u>weekly</u> do to generate leads? </i></b></span></div> <div style="caret-color: #000000; text-size-adjust: auto;"> </div> <div style="caret-color: #000000; text-size-adjust: auto;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Hint: From our research (<a href="https://aresjournals.org/doi/abs/10.5555/1521-4842.21.1.29" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><b>click here</b></span></a>), top producers usually do at least 5 lead generation activities consistently (weekly).</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="caret-color: #000000; text-size-adjust: auto;"> </div> <div style="caret-color: #000000; text-size-adjust: auto;"> </div> <div style="caret-color: #000000; text-size-adjust: auto;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>3. How many leads did you generate <u>week</u></i></b><strong><em><u>ly</u></em><em> and which activities were the most effective? </em></strong></span></div> <div style="caret-color: #000000; text-size-adjust: auto;"> </div> <div style="caret-color: #000000; text-size-adjust: auto;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Hint: It typically takes about 10 quality leads per week to reach a GCI of $100,000.  If your desired income is greater, use multiples of this (e.g. to reach $200,000 that is, on average, 20 leads per week and so forth). </span><br /> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="caret-color: #000000; text-size-adjust: auto;"> </div> <div style="caret-color: #000000; text-size-adjust: auto;"> </div> <div style="caret-color: #000000; text-size-adjust: auto;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>4. How many follow-up contacts did you make <u>weekly</u>?  </b></i></span></div> <div style="caret-color: #000000; text-size-adjust: auto;"> </div> <div style="caret-color: #000000; text-size-adjust: auto;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Hint: Your follow-up can include calls, texts, emails, visits, social media messages, mail, and even morse code if that is how your database responds. The key is that your database should have responded to the follow-up (e.g. sending an unanswered email does not count). </span><br /> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="caret-color: #000000; text-size-adjust: auto;"> </div> <div> </div> <div style="caret-color: #000000; text-size-adjust: auto;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>5.  In Quarter 2, how will you <u>weekly</u> improve on your lead generation and follow-up based on the above questions? </b></i> </span></div> <div style="caret-color: #000000; text-size-adjust: auto;"> </div> <div style="caret-color: #000000; text-size-adjust: auto;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Hint: Challenge yourself for Q2 to <u>weekly</u> do ten times the activity (particularly that which was most effective) you did in Q1 for each of the above questions.  And, if you had 0 as an answer to any question, do not let yourself off easy (yes, 0 X 10 is still 0) and cheat your success.   Treat all zeros as ones and start with doing 10 in each of these categories. </span><br /> <br /></div> <div style="caret-color: #000000; text-size-adjust: auto;"> </div> <div style="caret-color: #000000; text-size-adjust: auto;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Why?  For most markets, spring is a very busy time of year for both selling and buying so your overall 2019 productivity will likely surge if you commit to doing <b><i>more effective</i></b> lead generation and follow-up than you normally do.  To understand the importance of doing ten times more, check out Grant Cardone's book 10X, which is the book of the month for the Readers are Leader Book Club (<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/readers-are-leaders-monthly-book-club-for-realtors-friends-tickets-59179700076?aff=erelexpmlt" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">click here</span></a> to learn more).  And, check out April 2019's #LearnWithLee masterclass video series for more on foolproofing your business: <a href="https://vimeo.com/ondemand/learnwithlee"><span style="color: blue;">https://vimeo.com/ondemand/learnwithlee</span></a></span></div> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b> </b></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Sound off -</b> I would love to hear from you!  Give me a shout on </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/LearnWithLee.REALTOR/" rel="noopener" style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.08px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Facebook</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, </span><a href="https://instagram.com/learnwithlee.realtor/" style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.08px; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Instagram</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/leedavenport8?sub_confirmation=1" style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.08px; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">YouTube</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, and </span><a href="http://google.com/+leedavenport" style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.08px; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Google+</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> or by visiting </span><a href="https://www.learnwithlee.realtor/" rel="noopener" style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.08px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">LearnWithLee.Realtor</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.  </span></span>

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What Super Bowl LIII Revealed about Social Media Magic

<div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hRB-g9l4cX0/XKZFaQLecWI/AAAAAAAAZmo/ikn5WH5Q3b0N9D9VXNAliRiL69sdmFfRgCLcBGAs/s1600/american-3563291_1920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="1600" height="176" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hRB-g9l4cX0/XKZFaQLecWI/AAAAAAAAZmo/ikn5WH5Q3b0N9D9VXNAliRiL69sdmFfRgCLcBGAs/s320/american-3563291_1920.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">As featured in <a href="https://www.ypn.realtor/the-lounge/what-the-super-bowl-in-atlanta-revealed-about-social-media-magic/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><b>RealtorMag</b></span>.</a></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">You may not have been in Atlanta to experience Super Bowl LIII but a quick scroll of the related hashtags will have you reliving some of the greatest moments of the week like you were there.  Capturing and memorializing such cherished experiences that sparks engagement, camaraderie, and a warm-fuzzy brand sentiment is the definition of social media magic.  </span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Can we get that magic in our businesses even as a "solo-preneur"?</span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">No, we may not have paid staff AND over 50 volunteers to help us do social media.<br /><br />No, we may not be able to hire an award-winning social media agency.<br /><br />No, we may not be able to spend twelve-hour days doing social media.</span><br /> <div> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />But, YES there are some important and feasible takeaways our social media strategy can adopt from the Atlanta Super Bowl Host Committee (<a data-lynx-mode="hover" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fatlsuperbowl53.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0uSWBdjgwUwuCcdmLq-RrC9-5mH6gPR8oDLXriEWVwwExOz8Umh100MN4&h=AT26Dv02_uClEDpR9C_8QXBIebW59awtTXtc1dGfMFzG_W9UtiOpcOuLxSKTr525P5QW-lhaw2tvO4c2O35NtNTb55J_Ak5sobZT7qMHn70H8mXYUv9FlEFKdqoEO41cJEmc4GVIcjn-JvfvSvjxzDE-vQ" rel="nofollow noopener" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration-line: none; white-space: pre-wrap;" target="_blank">atlsuperbowl53.com</a>) and Sparkloft Media (<a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fsparkloftmedia.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2v9lyVWgUDAYvxWwgy8vZaoLwrLtKSXI2nGJXZOtMqmK_TBSOnr7bSsXA&h=AT3y1uQ6ng3aIKDWdLKuNG8s_nRROzP9Bl_1nBb3xWh8r6pS6eIdk81anXLzJPUawjlCDXXXdd83dr99DSpjpxAWwEixkaf7qW2SjjKhC25EaMsfw5tQe610pciwS1dUcQcTgYamfncanNl6LfPMzu5kpw" href="http://sparkloftmedia.com/?fbclid=IwAR2v9lyVWgUDAYvxWwgy8vZaoLwrLtKSXI2nGJXZOtMqmK_TBSOnr7bSsXA" rel="nofollow noopener" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration-line: none; white-space: pre-wrap;" target="_blank">sparkloftmedia.com</a>).  </span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Social Media Club (Atlanta Chapter) hosted a fantastic discussion from the leaders of the Social Media Command Center for Super Bowl LIII at the Metro Atlanta Chamber.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W-E9gabaoTg/XJHBBpbXrgI/AAAAAAAAZhA/oJY4jqItj4oeqw_Ygb-xeYMo80vqj3e5ACEwYBhgL/s1600/Screen%2BShot%2B2019-03-20%2Bat%2B12.26.20%2BAM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="434" data-original-width="1024" height="268" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W-E9gabaoTg/XJHBBpbXrgI/AAAAAAAAZhA/oJY4jqItj4oeqw_Ygb-xeYMo80vqj3e5ACEwYBhgL/s640/Screen%2BShot%2B2019-03-20%2Bat%2B12.26.20%2BAM.png" width="640" /></a></span></div> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br style="color: #1d2129;" /><br style="color: #1d2129;" /><span style="color: #1d2129;">Here are 2 wins Super Bowl LIII revealed about social media magic:</span></span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <br /> <div style="text-align: right;"> </div> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>PRE-WRITE FOR THE WIN!</b></span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">With the festivities of hosting a Super Bowl (there were approximately 153 official Super Bowl-themed events in Atlanta and countless non-official), we can easily miss the experience if our phones stay tethered to our hands and faces.  Likewise, our business clients can easily become annoyed at our efforts to capture moments as opposed to being alert as a trusted advisor.  </span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The LIII panelists did not "miss a beat" because of their prep work.  They pre-wrote FAQs so they would have answers ready -- no need to waste precious time in the moment for common questions.  They planned branded content in expectation of what-if scenarios of trending topics ranging from crisis management to touchdowns to the rumored reunion of Atlanta's own Outkast or a marriage proposal to Kylie Jenner.</span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">How can we translate their win into our win?  Have a time set aside for prep work.  For example, before the start of a week or at least the start of a day, think about shareworthy moments.  Case in point, is a client closing on her first home today?  You know that is a shareable moment so go ahead and prewrite your congratulatory post or video.  That way all eyes can be on your client during an often overwhelming, joyous and at times, frustrating (if there are surprises), moment.  Your attentiveness will likely only improve her perception of your service.  She may even share her amazement, "How did you ever have time to post such a sweet message about my closing when we were glued to our chairs?"  <i>Magic, darling!   </i></span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>PRE-LISTEN FOR THE WIN! </b></span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Are you listening to what is said about the real estate industry, real estate in your area, and your firm's brand?  Do you use social media and other online resources to stay knowledgeable?  You should!  That is officially called "social listening".  Social listening is NOT the same as digitally stalking a singular person but rather we are listening to various voices to gather data and a collective sentiment.</span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span> <br /> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-beqqcRrisJM/XJHENOfxgkI/AAAAAAAAZhU/RKwdtwxc7S4EdU86vAq-dOsrbpADCBRdgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_5005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1161" height="427" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-beqqcRrisJM/XJHENOfxgkI/AAAAAAAAZhU/RKwdtwxc7S4EdU86vAq-dOsrbpADCBRdgCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_5005.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Sparkloft Media recapping their Super Bowl social media magic</span></td></tr> </tbody></table> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The LIII panelists shared that social listening analysis was a fundamental key to their engagement success.  Before for any clicks, shares or posts, the team listened.  They did not just do what felt good and made sense.  They stopped, looked and listened in order to craft a superior strategy that allowed them to operate and excel with half the staff of prior years.  The LIII social media team was able to anticipate social media volume trends and spikes based on past Super Bowl experiences.  They were able to develop over 850 FAQs.  They were able to get to 10K Instagram followers (the almighty number currently needed for brands to have the Swipe Up option which was vital for information sharing) fairly quickly (about 1 week).  </span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">How can we apply this same magic?</span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">If you are just getting your business on a particular social media platform, do some prep work.  Even if you are on social media, pause.  Socially listen to what your potential and past CLIENTS are saying -- who do they engage with, who do they avoid, why, how often, and so forth?  With social listening on platforms where most people eagerly <i>over</i>share anyway, your potential clients will indirectly divulge everything they want from your social media posts BEFORE you even start.  Your business and lead generation will be savvier for social listening!</span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">How can you manage social listening?  The LIII panelists used <a href="https://www.spredfast.com/social-marketing-solutions/social-listening-and-analytics" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><b>SpredFast</b></span></a> as their tool of choice for social listening.  If your budget needs something more affordable, <a href="https://www.google.com/alerts" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Google Alerts</b></span></a> and <a href="http://mention.com/"><b><span style="color: blue;">Mention.com</span></b></a> are great ways to automatically keep up with digital conversations (with topics you choice) on a smaller scale.  </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Social listening to various voices -- not stalking 1 person -- reduces the struggle to find and connect with your future social media clientele.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ultimately, the LIII panelists shared how they became the champs of prep work.  That is truly the magic of social media business success!</span></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Sound off -</b> I would love to hear from you!  Give me a shout on </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/LearnWithLee.REALTOR/" style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.08px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Facebook</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, </span><a href="https://instagram.com/learnwithlee.realtor/" style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.08px; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Instagram</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/leedavenport8?sub_confirmation=1" style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.08px; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">YouTube</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, and </span><a href="http://google.com/+leedavenport" style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.08px; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Google+</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> or by visiting </span><a href="https://www.learnwithlee.realtor/" style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.08px; 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What Super Bowl LIII Revealed about Social Media Magic

As featured in RealtorMag . You may not have been in Atlanta to experience Super Bowl LIII but a quick scroll of the related hasht...