What’s sweet? Making friends while marketing!

Posted on Jan 19, 2011 | 0 comments

They say you can tell what kind of person you are by the friends you keep. Well, I know that I have been doing something right. I look around, and throughout my personal and my professional life, I am surrounded by truly wonderful, beautiful, intelligent, gorgeous human beings.

Although marketing can be a chore, a puzzle, another thing on the to-do list, without doubt, it can also be fun. It can enhance both business and life. In my direct marketing, I’ve interacted with some truly outstanding people. Many of these connections have bloomed into something even more beautiful, such as solid friendships. The relationships grew naturally as we stood side-by-side working toward common goals. Of course, a drink at the local chamber event never hurts either.

What has really surprised me as of late are the true connections and friendships that bloom from unlikely sources such as social media. For example, I have found my Twitter experience (@mikimarkovich) to be life affirming. Yes, I get business consulting leads and book sales through Twitter. I’ve also been given encouragement and been put on lists with titles that simply make me glow. Some people have reached out with marketing ideas that not only makes business sense, but also makes my heart smile.

For instance, @zuricka recently sent me these two videos: Newsletter and Book Review. Never did I imagine such kindness. When she mentions that I’m her favorite, even after discussing @problogger (who is amazing, by the way) on her list, I just want to hug her. Her kind words and sparkling personality make my eyes tear up.

I have also met some other incredible people on-line. Pamela King resides in my hometown of Memphis, TN and contacted me about doing a year-end interview on her Sol Searching radio show. At the beginning of the interview she totally talked me up. It made me smile, made me laugh and made me thankful. Now, as it was a live interview, I was all shades of nervous (meaning awkward). I was vomiting from fear the couple hours prior to the start time. I’m shy so interviews aren’t necessarily my forte’. However, her constant kindness surrounds every word.

I’ve also interviewed with the wonderful Darlene Victoria Gonzalez. She is a busy woman leading A Virtual Perception and Your Blooming as well as owner of D. Victoria Virtual Assistance. I met her through helpareporter.com. Although I was nervous about this interview as well, she used her mad editing skills to make me sound brilliant. Such wonderful kindness. I now consider her a friend.

I have a myriad of others I could share, such as @thejoydiva, @patflynn, @daramckinley. The list seems endless. I’ve recently connected with a lively, vivacious business person up the 5 whom I’m sure to meet within the next week or so. Through marketing, direct or via social media, the connections made often lead to better business and a better life. So, it’s time. It’s the beginning of 2011. Let’s get out there, make the world a better place and make those life-changing connections! If you have a tip, story, effective or fun way to market, please share with everyone. You can post comments at www.shymarketingsecrets.com or www.groundpathandfruition.com. Best wishes for a beautiful 2011!