Living by your wits in the digital age
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Living by your wits in the Digital
Age
by Steve
Stuebner
Steve Stuebner PR & Marketing
Steve’s passions
Seize the day! How many days can I bike and ski this year?
Joseph Campbell
I have a superstition that has grown on me over time - namely, that if you do follow your bliss you put yourself on a kind of track that has been there all the while, waiting for you, and the life that you ought to be living is the one you are living.
Steve’s Books
Steve’s Books
Steve’s Books
Steve’s Books
Embrace the Social Media
• social networks• blogs• video and photo
sharing• Yahoo groups • virtual reality• social gaming• podcasts, RSS
What are the key social media platforms?
The BIG players:
Social networking site
Micro-blogging site
Videos sharing site
Blogging platforms Wordpress
Focus on core competency - PR
Converted my books to e-books
E-trips for 99 cents
ClickBank.com
Network, Network, Network
• Social media• Community forums• City Club• Idaho Environmental Forum• BYP• Think Boise First! • Service Clubs
you
Watch out for kids on ATVs
Summary & Recap
• In tough times, it’s critical to stay on your toes and work extra-hard
• Keep your ear to the ground for new opportunities – read the paper, watch the news, cut out clips with business leads … live by your wits
• Network, network, network … follow up on leads• Great client work will lead to new work• Invest in your business and your skill set …
webinars, training and new technology
• Remember that Boise is a small town … build your reputation and keep it positive … don’t burn bridges
• Keep your debt-load low• Follow your bliss and find your niche!
Summary & Recap
Get out and have fun!
Keep up the good work! Thanks!