Remember the old Rolodex? For those who aren't "of a certain age", it was a circular plastic item that contained paper cards. The cards had your business contact names written, or typed, onto them.
Making connections through blogs, Facebook, Twitter and the other digital brand names is very similar. However, you must always maintain a fluid strategy for growing your "circle" of associates in today's modern world. (Which actually isn't all that different than the land of yesterday.)
Never stop seeking evolving resources. Use them to promote your brand, while always keeping in mind an old rule of thumb:
If you are genuine about helping others most people will want to help you.
The Paris Review The best site for readers and writers in the world.
Blessed2Play by Ron Meyer via EWTN
Meltzer's Musings by Bill Meltzer via HockeyBuzz.com
Jen Groover Her name says it all. Click and you'll know why.
The Sports Critic by Raymond Bureau
Awaken the Magic by Maryellen Brady
Positive Calm by Solvita Bennet
(Over the years I've been honored to write guest posts on various friends' websites. Social media connections, just like all other friendships in life, build trust.)
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I look forward to becoming friends on Facebook
Let's connect on LinkedIn
Follow me on Twitter @SeanyOB
Visit my RantSports Author Page,
my Examiner Contributor Page,
or my Yahoo Contributor Page
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Follow me on Twitter @SeanyOB
Visit my RantSports Author Page,
my Examiner Contributor Page,
or my Yahoo Contributor Page
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Digital Creation
Writing my brief eBook was enjoyable. Making it available to the public by publishing it was exciting.
A strong thank you to everyone who has been downloading:
Fast Fiction and Other Stuff on Amazon.com. Your response has been heartwarming. Humor, horror, mystery, adventure, travel, sports and a few selected stories are all wrapped inside this mini-tome.
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At the end of 2012, I was ranked among Yahoo.com's Top 100 Contributors. Yahoo cites more than 600,000 paid writers. Click on my Contributor Page to learn more.
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My most recent Examiner Television feature on the mystery surrounding J.R. Ewing's killer.
I've also included a link to my most recent Yahoo entertainment feature article: Dallas and the Legacy of J.R. Ewing.
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Baseball cards
Bygone spring days spent with elementary school days and family members opening packs of Topps cardboard gold never truly fade away.
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Hockey cardsBaseball cards
Bygone spring days spent with elementary school days and family members opening packs of Topps cardboard gold never truly fade away.
Here is my special feature that highlights many of our collective childhood memories: When Baseball Cards were King.
Topps Hockey Card Mystery is Revealed.
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Philadelphia Flyers' LegendsEach of these Flyers' legends (Brian Propp, Dave Poulin and Tim Kerr) deserved their own article. So, that's why these three features were written...
Here is a link to the story about Propp:
The link to Poulin's piece:
Philadelphia Flyers' Captain Dave Poulin Earned Permanent Respect
Last, but not least, here's Kerr's link:
Philadelphia Flyers' Tim Kerr Was a True Power Forward
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My recent feature: State of the Union Address: Commonsense Gun Response Warranted was written in response to an assignment from the Yahoo News editorial team.
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Philadelphia Flyers' Captain Dave Poulin Earned Permanent Respect
Last, but not least, here's Kerr's link:
Philadelphia Flyers' Tim Kerr Was a True Power Forward
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My recent feature: State of the Union Address: Commonsense Gun Response Warranted was written in response to an assignment from the Yahoo News editorial team.
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Name-dropper
These are some of the high achievers I've had the opportunity to interview...
Vince Papale: Former Philadelphia Eagle/Subject of the Movie "Invincible"
Retired NHL Referee Kerry Fraser is Still Making the Right Calls
Retired NHL Referee Kerry Fraser is Still Making the Right Calls
Not just sports though...
Fox Television's Erin Como Reveals Her Timeless Model for Success: Interview
Ellen Wasser-Hrin: Behind the Scenes of the Modeling World: Interview
Ellen Wasser-Hrin: Behind the Scenes of the Modeling World: Interview
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