It’s rather large, and I’d prefer not to post it again here (just scroll down the blog a bit to April 24th, 2012 if you’d like) but here are some key points:

-Facebook has 845+ monthly active users

-425+ million mobile users

-2.7 billion+ “likes”

Wow. These facts are still as impressive as when I first saw them!

For your business this means millions of engaged, active users just waiting to jump on great content, content that could be yours.

However, do you know how to leverage this potential to it’s maximum effect?

One of my favorite experts on Facebook marketing, Mari Smith, and a collection of her big-named contemporaries are featured speakers in this year’s mega on-line event: Facebook Success Summit 2012

It’s a collection of webinars spread over three weeks starting October 2nd.

What I like about this one is the wide and diverse range of topics being discussed by the hosts, it seems in a word: complete.

One thing about this webinar that I’ve noticed in it’s marketing is it’s tremendous early bird value. They’re giving you a 50% discount if you register early, so if it interests you it’s important to sign up early and save your cash.

I prefer to think that THIS is the original price and if we wait, we pay double. Not going to happen! Perhaps check out the free sample: http://ow.ly/cAgn5

But all the savings in the world aren’t worth it if there isn’t great content. Here’s just a sample of what will specifically be discussed:

* Facebook marketing strategy that work, and save you time
* Growing and managing a Facebook following
* Generating hot leads that PAY with Facebook
* Newsfeed optimization, metrics and analytics
* Edit and manage your content to make you shine

The seminars will be recorded and you’ll have the ability to watch them at your leisure if you can’t make the webinars at the times they are broadcast.

I talk about these webinars because they have helped me so much in crafting eVisionmedia’s social media strategy. Yes, I myself have invested in many of them!

They’re great value in that you can watch them from the comfort of your home or office, saving money on travel, and having the transcripts and archived video at your fingertips makes sure you don’t miss a single nugget of important info.

What makes this one so unique is the amount of talent:

-Mari Smith (co-author, Facebook Marketing)

-Dave Kerpen (author, Likeable Social Media)

-Amy Porterfield (co-author, Facebook Marketing All-In-One for Dummies)

-John Haydon (co-author, Facebook Marketing for Dummies)

-Brian Carter (author, The Like Economy)

-Mark Schaefer (author, Return on Influence)

-Chris Treadaway (co-author, Facebook Marketing)

-Jesse Stay (author, Facebook Application Development for Dummies)

-Andrea Vahl (co-author, Facebook Marketing All-In-One for Dummies)

To name a few…

Remember, this webinar also involves a 50% savings if you register early, so if you feel this huge collection of talent can help you max out your Facebook marketing skills, don’t delay and check out the free sample to see if it works for you: http://ow.ly/cAgn5

Facebook is here to stay, and it can be one of the best, free, marketing channels you can use. The trick is to use it effectively, and the Facebook Success Summit seems like a great resource to leverage those amazing Facebook usership numbers to maximize your business.

To your Facebook success!

Sue

Please consider joining Michael Stelzner (founder, Social Media Examiner) on Tuesday, January 17th, in a live and FREE event called “9 Small Businesses Doing Social Media Right and What You Need to Know.”  See http://bit.ly/socialmediajan17

Michael will show you what smart small businesses are doing right with social media and what you need to know.

By attending this free online event you’ll discover innovative ways your peers are using social media (and leave with tons of ideas).

The free seats are limited to the first 1000 people (and the event takes place in just a few days).  Be sure to go here and secure your seat now before they’re gone: http://bit.ly/socialmediajan17

Hope to see you there!

Kind regards,

Sue

P.S. Remember, this is a free online event and it will be recorded — but you must register in advance by going here now: http://bit.ly/socialmediajan17

If you are familiar with "Sacred Gifts" then you might already know where my story is heading. You see, one of my Sacred Gifts is the gift of Assistance (as well as the gift of "Service" which adds to the mix). Those of us with this gift have an absolute need to be of service. We thrive on it; our self value often depends on it. Many times to our detriment.

Here are some of the traits of those with the gift of assistance: We are dedicated to the success of another, we easily anticipate the needs of another, we love to be more in the background being the helpers than being on stage, and we are committed to the people we are serving.

Does this ring true for you or perhaps you know of someone with these traits? They aren’t hard to find in a crowd… they’re always the ones putting their hand up volunteering, serving on committees, and always have the "just tell me what needs to be done and I’ll get it done" attitude.

This all sounds quite wonderful, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, there’s a darker side that many aren’t aware of… the true story that goes on behind the scenes. The problem is, us "Assistants" have boundary issues. Yep, there, I said it! Saying "no" to a client or letting them know they have to wait until the next day before something can get done is really tough for me. In my mind, I’ve let them down severely and I’ve convinced myself that most likely they will immediately go and find someone else who can help them quicker than I can if I do.

Oh, you say that’s not the case and I’m just being silly? Well, we do live in an "immediate" society where people want satisfaction now and can’t wait for someone else to get around to doing their bidding.

The problem is compounded when my own clients ALSO have the gift of Assistance. Can you see the duplicity? THEY have no problems working non-stop and helping others … often at the sacrifice of their health, quality family time and personal wellness, so they actually expect others working with them to be the same way as they. I know I myself have fallen into this trap when I deal with my own resources wondering why on earth can’t they move any quicker? After all, it’s only Sunday night after dinner – what else could they possibly be doing but watching TV anyway?

So there you have it. We were born this way and didn’t choose to be work-a-holics. I continue to work on my boundaries but dare say the moment a client even remotely shows disappointment when I try to enforce them, I’m quick to say, "Ok, I can do it now". Sigh. Is there hope for me yet?

If you are interested in hearing more about Sacred gifts, I learned about mine at a fabulous workshop in Vancouver in the spring and Monique is holding another one Oct. 2-3, 2010 near Vancouver BC Canada. http://bit.ly/9EEFFm

Sue

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Sue

Does this sound like you?

- You Work Very Long Hours Every Day. Between working with your clients and marketing your business, you work at least 8-10 hours every day.

- You Fit Your Family Commitments Between Your Business Commitments. You often have a choice of either attending your child’s sporting event or working on your business. If you attend the event, you will spend time with your family, but you will not get clients. And if you work on your business, you will lose out on
being with your family. You lose no matter what choice you make.

- You Are Terrified, Because Your Old Clients Are Leaving And You Are Not Able To Replace Them. Some of your long-tome clients are leaving and you haven’t been able to replace them.

Teleseminars are classes that you can teach over the phone. Once you teach teleseminars, you can repackage them into other products that you sell on your web site. Teleseminars are very convenient for you to teach and for your clients to attend, because all you need is a telephone!

The best part about teaching teleseminars and then repackaging them into other products is that they can earn you money while you are not working. Imagine checking your e-mail in the morning and seeing orders for products that came in overnight while you were sleeping. Imagine being on vacation and getting a phone message from your assistant telling you that you have just sold $800 worth of your products while you were at the beach. All of this is possible when you teach teleseminars!

Learn how to teach teleseminars here

When you teach teleseminars, you will:

- Work Shorter Hours. Do you want to work less, but make more money? By teaching group teleseminars you will work fewer hours, but will make much more money! Use the newly found free time to spend more time with your family, take vacations and enjoy life!

- Create A Flexible Work Schedule. Do you want to be able to work just a few hours a day? You can do that when you teach teleseminars. Spend more time with your family and work fewer hours, all because you have an additional income stream from your teleseminars.

- Not Worry As Much About Clients Leaving. When you offer teleseminars and other products, you one-on-one clients will not represent as big of a part of your revenue
as before. Even when some of your one-on-one clients leave, you will be able to replace what they paid you with your product revenue.

- Create More Income Streams. Each one of your teleseminars creates a new income stream for you, earning you more money and helping you create the life that you want.

Starting on March 24th 2009, learn How To Create Extremely Profitable Teleseminars Series with Biana Babinsky.

Register now to learn how to start offering teleseminars

Sue

Thank you to all who have been a part of the eVision Media network family this past year. We are very grateful for the wonderful people that we have had the pleasure to work with and look forward to nurturing your success in years to come.

Wishing you and your special ones a happy holiday season and an amazing New Year from all of us at eVision Media.

… Susan, Daniel, Warren, Jared, Ken, Jiyoung, Tim, Dilpreet and Cindy!