I can’t even keep up with the ones that I already have! What we really need is more applications that talk to our existing established platforms thereby making them more valuable and easier to use! While you are at it, please do what you can to make them talk to each other where that would
And, I really hate it when that happens. Since the day I began working with Social Media, I made the decision to be somewhat of a closed networker. At the time, at least, it made sense. I preferred quality over quantity – I still do. Why would I want to connect with people I have nothing in common with? – True & not so true. Social Networking is about discovering new relationships as much as it is about nurturing existing ones. I wanted to concentrate on making local connections – That’s still true but, this focus is shifting and I’ve done a poor job with that anyway. My B2B networking groups are closed (not open to the public and very discriminating) – This has not changed but, my new services are open and not at all discriminating.
The folly of my previous strategy is exposed …..
The other day I wrote about how the thought of Social CRM brings out my “inner caveman”. I talked about the excitement of the “hunt” and the thrill of actually making the “kill”. And, that’s all true. The other side of me is that I love to connect with others AND connect others. There is
Note: Please read the following with it’s intended “grain of salt.” The whole Social CRM arena seems to be dominated by “deep thinkers” and complex issues. They ponder the nuances and far reaching implications of actually adding the “social” layer to an existing CRM platform. Me? I’m just a simple salesperson and my needs are
Or is it for anybody who wants to create, establish, and build stronger relationships, personal or otherwise? I have read a number of articles lately which suggest that FaceBook, LinkedIn, and even Twitter might be the next CRM if they are not already. HootSuite recently began touting itself as a CRM. Me, I think that
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