#LearningIsAwesome - The Value of Learning Something New

In the spirit of the Back To School time of year, we realized that you are never too old to learn something new. Our kids shouldn’t be the only ones continuing their education this Fall. So pick up some extra school supplies because we are going to list the 5 reasons you should open yourself up to learning new things!

You Will Live Longer

In a study done by Reader’s Digest, professionals found that people who read more for 30 minutes a day for years would on average live two years longer than those who didn’t read at all. Instead of watching tv at night, try to pick up a book, you might just live longer!

You Will Get Better Job Offers

By continuing to learn everyday, you are guaranteed to increase your knowledge, literacy, and understanding of new innovations. These skills will show in job interviews and you are more likely to get the job you want than someone who’s brain power has been stagnant since grade school. If you are a small business owners, those offers could look like speaking engagements or opportunities to spread your message to a wider audience.

You Will Win Family Arguments

There is little that is more satisfying than the silence that follow’s a relative’s inability to retort an intellectual conversation at the dinner table. With Thanksgiving on the horizon, it might be time for you to work out your brain for any potential family arguments.

You Will Find New Talents

When you spend the time to learn a new task, you may find that you have a knack for it. Don’t avoid learning a new skill just because you don’t think you have the time for it or you think you’re too old to learn. Instead rent out a book from the library or take a class on a skill you’ve never tried.

You Will Make New Friends

You might not be convinced but there are other people out there in the same position as you! You may meet someone new in a class or connect with someone online who is also trying to learn something new. Or you could learn a new language and find yourself meeting people from all over the globe! The possibilities are endless!

Being an adult is no longer an excuse; there is so much value to learning something new even when you are no longer in school. So pick up a book, sign up for a class, or join an online forum and start learning! Can't wait to see your AWESOME!

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Hollie Clere of The Social Media Advisor is a “#BeAwesome” Developer, Social Media, Brand Builder, Content Manager, Trainer and Author in LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Blog, Google+,YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram and the tools to manage them.

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Learn how to be a Social Media Manager in #BeAwesome In Social Media Workshop

Do you want to learn how to be an effective Social Media Manager?

Do you have an Admin on your team that needs to get up to speed on social media strategy for 2017?

Curious on the best strategies for running successful Facebook Ads?

This is the workshop you should attend.

Can you answer yes to any of the following questions?

- I don't know how to use social media to close business
- I don't know how to build an editorial calendar
- I need to learn how to use social media effectively for my business
- I need to learn how to target new clients
- I want to learn how to create paid Ads and track results
- I struggle with what to say in social media to remain consistent

Do you want to learn strategies to market your business effectively using social media?

NOW is the time. You will walk away with tools, editorial calendars and specific processes to put in place TODAY so that you can stay in front of your ideal client online and attract a new audience.

Just as every established business needs to have a website, you also need to have an active presence in social media. Your clients and prospects are researching you to verify your business has social proof as a credible business. If you don’t have an active presence or systems in place to maintain conversations in social media, you are hurting your business. This workshop is your roadmap to get the right systems, tools and strategies in place to build a solid foundation for a successful social media experience with your audience. Launching these principles into your business will immediately improve your credibility with your customers by maintaining a long standing relationship with your clients so your competition isn’t claiming them from you.

We will provide Social Media strategies and processes for your business to establish social proof and build relationships and leads with your ideal clients through specific activity and proven methodologies.

Workshop Take-aways:

- Content is KING! Discussing and developing the proper ways to integrate the power of native video, branded images and keyword rich storytelling into your online brand that you can implement TODAY!

- How to Budget for Ads and Campaigns: What are your options? How does it work? We will show you how to manage and review statistics with strategy, reporting and targeting the right Audience

- What is the ROI of Social Media? ROI Defined, we will show you reporting options and how to track campaigns

- The foundation of your Editorial Calendar: We will show you how to build consistency, post during the best dates / times in each platform, and roadmap the means for you to develop social proof for your business

- The foundation of Paid ads and getting visibility with your ideal customer: We will show you how to build ads to target the right target client 

- Tools of the Trade: Top tools for creating and scheduling content, monitoring engagement, and processes to keep you on top of your marketing funnel that you can implement TODAY!

- Step by Step instruction on how to use the tools that top social media marketers are using: Tools are great but if you don't know how to use them, you will be lost.  We will walk you through all of the steps for using these tools so you can start building your brand effectively in social media, just as the social media companies do. ***YOUR Laptop is required - Wifi Included

SAVE YOUR SEAT NOW!  

Seats fill quickly and we can only teach this workshop with a maximum of 15 attendees!

Ticket Link:

http://apwt.thesocialmediaadvisor.com/-BeAwesome-In-Social-Media-Workshop-a28/

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Hollie Clere of The Social Media Advisor is a “#BeAwesome” Developer, Social Media, Brand Builder, Content Manager, Trainer and Author in LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Blog, Google+, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram and the tools to manage them.

Click here for her Social Media Workshops, Classes, and Seminars

Denver Startup Week Recap - Thank You for Attending and Supporting Us!

I am truly humbled by the experience that I had at Denver Startup Week 9/30/2015.  With the final number of registrations for our Panel was 963.  The room was full to the brim in attendance on top of a few hundred people that were turned away due to maximum capacity in the space.  WOWZA!

Here was the link for the event:

http://www.denverstartupweek.org/schedule/912-becoming-an-influencerhttp://www.denverstartupweek.org/schedule/912-becoming-an-influencer

 Description:

"This panel will delve into the intricacies of utilizing social media to become a thought leader and influencer in your field and industry. This panel will highlight the expertise from a variety of social media experts and influencers who have used digital tools to position themselves as a thought leader. This session is applicable for anyone wanting to grow their personal digital persona, whether they are an employee, rainmaker, CEO, or intern in their current role."

First and foremost, I need to thank Colorado Women In Social Media for submitting the event and for all of the time we spent on this little idea that turned out to be a great one!  In preparing for this event, we spent the last few months in dialogue, documenting and compiling ideas.  We sought out influencers that we follow online, received some fabulous feedback and quotes on their experience as an influencer and being approachable.  I will note here - if you admire the work that someone else has done, you follow them and try to engage; it is worth the time to invest in relationships of those you admire.  My biggest take away from this entire experience was the fact that we are all people doing what we love and so if you find us influential, we thank you.  

The location was top notch, tech savvy and the attendees were deeply engaged.  I’m not going to lie here, I has heartbroken about parking problems and having to turn folks away, but as the location stated, “Your topic must be that good!”  Which we all deeply appreciated.

There was very little stress mostly because of the quality of professionals that are in our group.  Each of us contributed so many of our specializes from tech to sound, to video topics that we are passionate about.  From the responses on social media, in person and later via email, it seems as though all attendees walked away with value; which was the ultimate goal!

Here were a few tweets and responses about the event:

@HeathRost

People don't do business with businesses, they do it with people they know, like and trust. #DENStartupWeek #CWSMInfluencer

@Bizologie ‏

@thesocialpro Best takeaway: pick 3 social platforms where your audience engages, do them well, do them consistently.

@Rachel_Really  

@thesocialpro I loved the point about finding your niche and focusing on it. That affirms a ton of what I've gleaned from savvy biz owners.

@waylonia  

Kurt Wolff Retweeted "Use hashtags sparingly" - yes #CWSMInfluencer

Social Media Advisor @thesocialpro

"Build Twitter Lists to Follow & Engage your Followers & Niche, Use Hashtags Sparingly" w/ @COWomenSocMedia #DenStartupWeek  #CWSMInfluencer

@lafitara  

Become more of an influencer, use more @Pinterest - yes, even the guys.  #DENStartupWeek #CWSMInfluencer

@PMompreneur

ProductiveMompreneur Retweeted Social Media Advisor

Wonderful Tips!

Social Media Advisor @thesocialpro

"In addition to engagement in Instagram, use emojis & call to action in your Bio" w/ @COWomenSocMedia  #DenStartupWeek  #CWSMInfluencer

@sabinaclausllc  

@thesocialpro #DENSTARTUPWEEK giving credit to @AllProWebTools @ExperiencePros @sabinaclausllc #CWSMInfluencer

@unit304  

Overflow crowd and fun panel. #CWSMInfluencer #DENStartupWeek

@MikeBaltus

Love that @blab is getting shout outs during this panel event! #DENStartupWeek @COWomenSocMedia

@vineworksfilmco  

Great info about being known, liked, and trusted in social media. @TinteroCreative #CWSMInfluencer #DENStartupWeek

@HeathRost

#PowerPartner with people who specialize in things that you don't. #DENStartupWeek #CWSMInfluencer

@lafitara  

Buzz word at #DENStartupWeek as a whole "engagement" #CWSMInfluencer

@designrangers  

Apply 80/20 to social. What matters most? How do you decide where your influence has impact? #CWSMinfluencer @COWomenSocMedia

If you are interested in learning more about the Colorado Women in Social Media Group, please visit:

http://coloradowomeninsocialmedia.com/

We each have different specialties, niches and service offerings.  We love to engage, connect and get to know you, so if you are interested in connecting deeper, let’s definitely do that!

Thank you to every person who registered, to those who journeyed out to attend and those who were able to hear our panel.  Special thanks to my social media sisters for knowing how to #BeAwesome in all that we do!

~ Social Media is changing the way people do business.  Don't get left behind ~ 

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Hollie Clere, of The Social Media Advisor is a "#BeAwesome" Developer, Social Media Brand Builder, Content Manager, Trainer and Author in LinkedIn,Facebook, Twitter, Blog, Google+ , YouTube,Pinterest, Instagram and the tools to manage them. 
Click here for her Social Media Workshops, Classes and Seminars