An Indy Rebar Warm UP (dare, I say Tweetup)

At this point, I intend to leave my house (from church really) in NW Indiana and drive down to Indy. I have to make one stop in Sheridan to see a college buddy and very good friend, but then I am making my way to Fishers and the Holiday Inn. That is where I am staying under an assumed name, it keeps the late night calls to minimum.

Well, for those that are interested and why would you not be. We (I am assuming more than a few will join me) will head over to the Blue Crew Sports Grill. I have heard under good authority that is a good place for a burger, beer & good Real Estate talk (from @harrisonpainter, (so if you don’t like it blame him). The night before the Ohio event about 20 of us hit a killer italian place where I had one of the best ribeye steaks, evah. Not to mention, I got some of the best insights and ideas. Plus, the best networking happened there aw well. So, don’t be a stick in the mud come out and join us or just join me.

Hey, I am not from Indy, I am not a Colts fan (Da Bears) and my drinking days in college are long past and I think the statute of limitations has not run out in Broad Ripple yet. But, I am sure we can still sneak into Broad Ripple later on Sunday or even Monday night.

But, DM me@davewoodson Sunday night and I will make sure that you get a ride if needed or we will make other arrangements to eat there or someplace else. But, I think a good night for bugers & beer with some football. Oh, WTH, I guess it will be baseball as the World Series is on there will be no Football. Well, the good news we can still talk Real Estate, Marketing, Social Networking and maybe more.

If other arrangements are made, I will do my best to post them here and I will make sure to leave a note at the front desk at the Holiday Inn and not the express I am not that smart I guess.

Dave

@davewoodson

The Yellow Pages are Yellow & Why you don’t need them anymore

This is a repost from my blog DaveWoodson.com

Blogging has been one of my best way to have ever been found from ActiveRain to my own mortgage blog to several new blogs that I am currently rolling out before the end of the year.

I, personally, despise the Yellow Pages it is a waste of paper and generally the average person that would use the Yellow Pages would just simply call the first person under the heading anyway, that is why we have so many AAA plumbers out there.   When you learn to use “free” online tools, you will save time and money, sand you will show yourself to be the local expert in your field whether it be Real Estate, Mortgage or whatever else you are doing.

When you come to ReBar Indy you are going to learn about blogging, video, Social Media, and not just from some guy trying to sell you something, but from real people who have done it and are doing it every day. So, sign up today, rooms are still available if you need to stay overnight, come ready to learn and share.

Dave

facebook Do’s and facebook Don’ts

Let’s get you building better relationships on facebook! Here is a list of things you should do, and things you should not do! Follow these simple rules and you will not only build your business, but many lifelong friends will be developed along the way too!

Credit & inspiration for this post goes to the great Brian Tomkins in Chicago. He has been a huge influence on me in the social media world, and a person I am proud to call a friend! Brian will be in Indy to speak & share at RE Barcamp Indy!

facebook Do’s:

• BE AUTHENTIC. People want to connect with the REAL YOU
• Have a nice professional profile pic – You never get a second chance to make a first impression!
• Have a complete profile – short and powerful
• Set the rules of your facebook relationships – Lead by example
• Be a giver. Leave good comments on posts, photos, notes, and videos
• Be a master connector. Suggest friendships to others.
• Say happy birthday!
• Applaud Success. Pat people on the back and let them know you care
• Comliment and Thank friends on their wall
• Reach out and connect with people who have small networks. They will appreciate you for it!
• Always answer messages or wall posts promptly!
• Clean up your wall regularly. Keep it nice and neat
• Do not be afraid to un-tag yourself from photos or video if needed

facebook Don’ts

• Do not forget what you are here for, to build relationships
• Please do not raid a persons friend list. It is not right and will only hurt your reputation.
• Always keep in mind that what is on your wall is their for the world to see.
• No games, farmville, mafia, ect….It only annoys others and brings no value
• Never spam or over-promote yourslef on other people walls or in their groups
• Do not invite everybody to every cause. It decreases the value of what you are trying to accomplish
• Do not post photos of children, animals, cartoons, or logos to your profile photo.
• Do not tag others in photos and videos without permission
• Do not tag others in unprofessional photos or videos.

This is a basic list, and will take you far. facebook has grown up, and so have the people using the platform. Many companies are looking at social media profiles before they hire people, and everything you put out there is a reflection of you.

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@HarrisonPainter

Better Blogging in One Easy Step!

Hello everyone! Today I want to share with you a way to get a better return on your blogging efforts with ONE EASY STEP! This is an effective way to not only create more value for your readers, but will help you form better habits as a blogger!

RE BarCamp Indianapolis 2009 is getting closer and we have some HUGE sponsorship announcements coming too! Stay Tuned….

Sponsorship Info Here

RSVP Here

See Who is Coming Here

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Harrison Painter

RE Barcamp Indy Sponsor: Meridian Title Corp.

Let’s welcome the newest RE Barcamp Indianapolis corporate sponsor!

Meridian Title Corporation and Kathy Ryland, the Director Strategic Media Initiatives.

About: Meridian Title’s mission is to be a leader in providing real estate related services and products. They will strive to exceed the expectations and needs of their customers in the value they provide, in production performance, the quality of our work, through our technology, and with the support of a knowledgeable, experienced, and friendly staff. Meridian TItle will create an environment that attracts, develops and rewards highly effective people. They will be partners with their customers and achieve mutual goals of success, growth and profitability.

THANK YOU Kathy & Meridian Title Corp.

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RE BarCamp Indy’s Newest Sponsor: mlbroadcast

Special thanks to RE Barcamp Indy’s newest sponsors:

Michael Price with mlbroadcast! He created this fantastic logo, and we are thankful for his hard work.

About: MLBroadcast is a marketing tool designed to allow real estate professionals to promote listings, communities and more through a unique web broadcasting system. We combine the power of video podcasting and web video sites to maximize the exposure of your content. All it takes is a few minutes to enter your listing data and photos, we do all the rest, including professional voice narration at no additional cost!

On behalf of the RE Barcamp Indianapolis team, we thank you so much for being a part of this magical event!

New RE Barcamp Indy Logo is Here!

RE Barcamp Indianapolis is right around the corner and the NEW LOGO is here!

Would you like to be a sponsor for the greatest Real Estate meets Social Media event of all time in the great city of Indianapolis, IN on November 2, 2009?

For more information about sponsoring please visit the RE Barcamp Indianapolis sponsor information link or contact Harrison Painter direct at (317) 871-1000!

RE Barcamp Indy is guaranteed to be a great place for real estate professionals to learn how to grow their business. You will participate in group discussions on how to harness the power of social media to prospect, generate leads, build brand loyalty, and make real relationships happen!

Did I mention it was FREE!!!!!!

You can RSVP for this amazing event by clicking right here!

Thank you to Michael Price for the amazing logo! More about him in the next blog post….Stay Tuned!

What will RE Barcamp Indy do for you & your real estate business?

Are you looking to grow your real estate business? RE BarCamps give you a venue to learn, create, & share new and innovative ideas with an amazing group of like minded people! If you are ready to take your business to the next level of Web 2.0 and beyond, then RE BarCamp Indy is for you! There are no attendees at RE BarCamps, just participants! Get ready to build connections, better grow your businesses, push boundaries, and be creative in an open and supportive forum.

From the moment you walk in the door you feel the magic of something different. “Is there a topic you would like to learn and/or speak about today?” the person signing in asks. You then take a look at the schedule board and see discussions ready to go on how to get more leads for your real estate business, prospecting, and SEO strategies.

But wait a minute, a closer look at the board reveals that there is so much more than a traditional type of real estate event going on here. On today’s agenda is how to use and maximize Twitter, facebook, blogging, and video for your business.

These are all tools that maybe you did not view as beneficial, professional, or maybe just plain didn’t quite understand what they were all about. However, as the smart professional you are, it has been impossible not to notice that everybody around the world has been talking about this stuff and we need to find out what all the buzz is about!

Then you enter a session and see all of the chairs placed in a circle. The person speaking is giving out some great information, and then all of the sudden the group as a whole is asking questions, brainstorming and making the content presented even BETTER! This format allows for a free flow of discussion and ideas. This experience allows for a better understanding of the material and gets EVERYONE INTO THE CONVERSATION!

The hardest part of RE BarCamp is trying to decide which session to participate in, and which ones to miss!

So what will RE BarCamp Indy do for you?

• Build strong connections that will lead to great relationships
• Better grow your businesses with Web 2.0 Web 3.0 style.
• Push boundaries that will give you an edge above your competitors.
• Learn how to get your clients to look to you as a “Trusted Advisor”
• Be creative in an open and supportive forum and ENERGIZE your real estate business!

This event is FREE, nothing is being sold, and it is all about YOU.

So come join us on November 2, 2009 and let’s make something special happen!

RSVP today!

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Interested in sponsoring the event? Contact Harrison today at (317) 871-1000

RE BarCamp Explained! (By Mike Mueller)

We LOVE this video! The great Mike Mueller takes a shot at explaining what RE BarCamp is! Get your RSVP in today! It is going to be educational, motivational, and inspirational! Did I mention is it also FREE! Enjoy!

LOVE IT!!!!!

Harrison Painter