Originally posted in April 2013 by Social Media Contractors I recently hosted a gentleman in my home from Brazil. He is an economist visiting the U.S. through an outreach experience. I enjoyed watching how much he embraced and used certain online tools and social media platforms. Like most people, he probably would have felt lost…
Originally posted in April 2013 by Social Media Contractors I am 45, and I have to say that when I started getting into “Social Media,” I did so with great resistance. I did not understand why social media mattered. I had no desire to know what anyone — friend, family, or celebrity — had for breakfast, or what…
Originally posted in June 2013 by Social Media Contractors I’m going to take a moment and share something with you: I’m in my mid 40s, and more so now than ever I’m determined to get in shape. In my quest to become more fit, a friend recommended that I use Map My Ride. And while I only…
Originally posted in May 2014 by Social Media Contractors For a company like ours that thrives on social media, you’d think the last thing we’d tell you is to not worry about how much content you are posting on your social media platforms. And, for the most part, that’s true. As John pointed out in his post…
Originally posted in November 2014 by Social Media Contractors A couple of weeks ago, I was lucky to get the opportunity to present a webinar about social media to a group of Entrepreneurs’ Organization Global members. As a fellow EO Nebraska member, I felt privileged when asked to help. Titled How to Effectively Use Social Media for Recruiting, Brand…
Originally posted in July 2015 by Social Media Contractors As the Founder of SMC, I consider SMC to be strategy and execution firm. At the spry age of 48, I recently had my hip replaced. Having spent quite a few afternoons to myself in recovery mode, I started working on personal goals. As any good strategist…
Originally posted in July 2015 by Social Media Contractors It is great if you’re buying into the idea that a well-balanced life consists of a balance of these four pillars: Personal Health A Secure Relationship Financial and Physical Security Passion For What You Do But let’s be real, there are a ton of emotions associated with…
Originally posted in August 2015 by Social Media Contractors Thanks for tuning in to my ongoing blog series on what makes a great life! It is now time to talk about each of the individual pillars of a well-balanced life: Personal Health A Secure Relationship Financial and Physical Security Passion For What You Do The question comes…
Originally posted in August 2015 by Social Media Contractors Peanut butter and jelly, peas and carrots, or yin and yang. However you look at it, finding a complimentary companion is the beginning of a secure relationship. In some cases, two loving companions may enjoy spending all their free time together, doing everything together. In other cases, you…
Originally posted in August 2015 by Social Media Contractors Just two generations ago, the populations of the western world knew and directly experienced famine, disease epidemics, genocide, and massive loss of life in wars. Today’s millennial generation’s only exposure to these realities is often only in school, movies, and online. My parents were children of the depression,…