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International Social Media Trainer Brad Hanks to be a #REBCDEN

How many real estate trainers do you know who are invited to train in Turkey?  I know one in particular who is always Tweeting from parts unknown or in an airport.  Brad Hanks who lives in Douglas County is seldom home to enjoy it.  Instead as a Social Media Evangelist, he travels spreading the word.  I’m keeping my fingers crossed that Brad will be able to attend REBC, because he is worth hearing.

In case there are some who haven’t had the pleasure of meeting Brad Hanks, let’s take care of that soon.  In the meantime, Welcome to the REBC Blog Brad…

Tell us a little bit about yourself, are you a Colorado native or what brought  you to Colorado?
I moved to Colorado in 1985 after graduate school.  I had job offers on the east coast, but decided to move to Colorado and roll the dice for employment because I loved the area.  I figured I’d rather live somewhere I loved and find a job, rather than take a job that took me somewhere I didn’t like.

Who do you work for and why do you enjoy your job?
I’m self employed, and love what I do (speaking, training and consulting), because it takes me to so many different parts of the country and introduces me to so many new people.

What is your favorite tech tool for business?  Why is it your favorite?
Overall, social media would be my favorite tool for business, even though it’s not “technology.”  Social media is about interaction, engagement and developing relationships.  It’s my favorite tool since it deals with the strengthening the foundation of sales – relationships.

What would you like to learn more about at REBC-Denver?
How others are using technology to get business.  I’m looking for specific strategies that have impacted someone’s bottom line positively.

Do you play to present a topic?  If so what would you like to talk about?
I’d love to present.  I can present on a variety of topics, from specific applications like LinkedIn, Twitter or Facebook, to broader topics such as social media risk management, building your brand, or online reputation monitoring and management.

Contact Brad Hanks:

@BradHanks

Brad Hanks Seminars

Connecting People with Success

Meet Amy Cesario a Denver Twitter Fan!

Amy Cesario is a connector, it’s evident to anyone who follows her on Twitter or even more so when you meet her in person.  When Amy volunteered to assist in organizing REBarCamp this year I was delighted.  Amy exemplifies the proper use of social media, she knows how to start a conversation and keep in touch.

It’s with great pleasure I introduce Amy Cesario…

Tell us a little bit about yourself, are you a Colorado native?

I grew up in the heart of Denver. I wasn’t born here, but have lived here since I was a year old.  I went to West High School, live the first 20 years of my life on the West Side and the next on the East Side of the city. Now that my son is off to college I’m thinking of trying out the center of the city.

Who do you work for and why do you enjoy your job?

I work for the Berkshire Group.  My last client told me I would be a good detective, sometime’s to sell real estate, that is what you have to be.  You use your gut instincts, you listen and hear what your clients are saying (and sometimes what they don’t say), and ultimately you solve the mystery of how their house is going to be sold with the least amount of disruption to them and their families and where the next chapter in their live will be spent.  Many times they don’t know exactly what they want, but they have many of the pieces of the puzzle I can help put it together and fill in the missing pieces.

What is your favorite tech tool for business?  Why is it your favorite?

Lately my favorite tech tool has been twitter.  I have connected with people I never would have met without it.

Do you plan to present a topic?  If so what would you like to talk about?

I would present “Twitter-pated”.

There is really only only one reason to be on twitter and that is to connect.

1. implement the tools to find out who you would want to connect with (hootsuite/tweetdeck/seesmic etc)

2. learn the language/rules/safety

3. decide how you are going to meet face to face or how you are going to convert via internet

Ask the group for feedback on what their strengths are…mine is face to face… tell how that works for me…

First I am not all that great on the phone or on the computer, the best place for me is face to face and this is what twitter has done for me, it has allowed me to place myself in rooms of people.  When I am around people I can make a connection. What do I mean place me in rooms of people? I mean tweetups, fundraisers, restaurant openings, Burger contests, networking groups, geek trivia games where I don’t really fit in but have had a ton of fun, poker games, etc.

Conversations are so easy with a room full of people who have twitter in common with you, you have a name tag and you walk in and…the conversation starts like this…Oh, you are “BiggPolo” (on twitter)…nice to meet you…and he responds, “Oh, you are the Realtor right?”  Well, that is MUSIC TO MY EARS! Even though I don’t talk a lot about real estate, the people on twitter get to know you, read your blogs, comment on your photos, so when you are face to face they have a built in knowledge base of who you are and what you like to do, we connect. Connecting is what I like to do. I like the twitter love, the positive attitudes, the camaraderie.

Maybe someone really is better on the computer, I can share how I have met people from across the country and ultimately showed them houses here in Denver, not my goal, but a by-product. Maybe someone in the group can share a story about how they are better on the computer and how that works for them.

How to use and why would you use Foursquare or yelp? Open house announcements… Share safety issues…

I imagine the group to be interactive. There are always tons of questions and people who have an opinion on twitter I can handle the objections and the positive experiences.

Contact Amy Cesario at The Berkshire Group, Realtors

303-995-3180

amy@tbgdenver.com

Ellen on Twitter

Twitter is the latest phenomenon sweeping not just the country but the world.  If you don’t understand it, relax you aren’t alone.  Most who are truthful admit they didn’t get it at first either.

Ellen obviously has a handle on Twitter now, she’s got 10′s of thousand of FOLLOWERS!

If you are uncertain about Twitter, what it is, what does and how it might effect your business, you need to come to RE BarCamp Denver.  We will be revealing unravelling social media as it pertains to the real estate industry.

RSVP for REBCD Here!