I had a coffee meeting with my group blogging team this am (Friday the 6th). It seems that I'm a bit out there for the group. I have over 1200 hours of blogging and learning involved with AR and developing outside blogs. We were a group of my boss who certainly has more experience blogging than the general group of novice bloggers and the new bloggers. My boss has got it (blogging) major and the new bloggers are on the road.
The question is....how do you get a new blogger up to the standards of a professional blogger.....ugh...rather hard. Do they measure up to the knowledge of 1200 hours our blogging...probably not. You know....that's okay! We...they are on the right track and in time, those that feel the NEED will receive the REWARD. It's hard to be on the cutting edge. I seem to have knack for seeing the new trend in technology and building infrastructure on a leading edge level. I believe that the fact that that occurs is because I am bless with some forsight about how technology can agument human productivity. I seem to know the new thing that keeps me on the leading edge of technology.
I left my morning meeting feeling like my Boss would rather I shut up and my partner, Lauri Gibson saying "ya think so"....when ask was I overbearing. I was attempting to suggest that a blogger needs to identify a search critieria and niche markets to blog to. You would think I was a freak of sorts or so they made me feel that.
Sorry....but can you really try to teach blogging without the systematic approach of what you are after which is WHAT....SEO! It seemed in our meeting that we had a casual approach to blogging....sorry...it's all busines for me. Long tail keywords...SEO and calls from people reading my blogs and knowing me through transparancy. My result is "Hello, I want to thank you for information on short sales, will you help me sell my house". Can there be a better result!
As a result of this meeting today....I'm calling it quits and deciding to work from home. It will be easier on everyone. I'm tired of being a"Thought Leader" and getting funny looks. Thought Leaders are not necessarily well liked...just known to be different!
Boss...I'm on your side....but we have a ways to go! Love ya....but you must lead...not follow! You are doing great....and I just must take my own road!
I had the same thoughts about 5 years ago. I do miss the group at the office but the benefits of working at home far outweigh office. Good luck.
Hi Jeanean, being a professional doesn't stop because you are blogging....you just see the options and future and have developed systems to meet the direction you want to go. All my agents are home office agents. It reduces their fees and my overhead...you'll enjoy working in "Jammie's" once in awhile!
Holy smokes! I would give my left arm to be able to hang around with you and pick up some of your SEO crumbs and wisdom and guidance! Geeeze. I am trying to figure things out on my own, I'm an old dog learning new tricks and I'm afraid I am spinning my wheels and mising the boat, but I just keep moving forward, hopeing my attempts are at least better than nothing, Have you ever considered moving to Coeur d'alene? It's lovely here...
Jeanean
Blogging is the art to be in
Tom
Great post Jeanean. Always a joy to read your blogs. As to being a thought leader you show them, that is all you can do
Terry, thanks for coming in on this....I've been doing this to my Broker....Boss and Best Buddy for some time. We never forget that it's business, however he's had my back for some time. Every time I can't get him to listen to me....I write a post about it. I'm not sure it's all that comfortable for him...but the end result is we have a good dialog/conversation and both come away with having learned something. He is an amazing guy and it's hard for me to comprehend all that he deals with including me.
Hello Gary, I've wanted to work from home for some time.....I just know that the synergy and energy created in the office is sometime good....sometimes when it gets wierd....it's better to be at home. Thanks for the visit.
Janna, I would love to come to Coeur d'Alene, however I would loose my husband. He grew up in Spokane, WA and hates the snow. I do believe that Coeur d'Alene is one of the most beautiful places in the North West. Thanks for commenting.
Tom, always so nice to hear from you. I hope you are doing well. Thanks for commenting.
Yo, Charlie....I'm a piece of work...but my Broker puts up with me nicely. He's really a great guy and even though we disagree sometimes...it always ends up taking us someplace better. Thanks for joing the conversation.
Its all about what your most comfortable with. I personally work better by getting up and dressed and going to the office. To me there is a better opporunity to meet someone at my office then in my home. Different habits work for different people.