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Re: The Time I Kissed My Ass Goodbye (or, How I Found Zen at 30,000 Feet)

meckenrode — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:24:32 -0000

yeah, man, true story. don't ask about the time we were taxiing for take off and a passenger actually fell out of the plane and onto the runway. we had to turn around and go back to get him. yes, another true story.

Re: Every Reason Under The Sun Why You Should NOT Travel

meckenrode — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:08:28 -0000

diggin' the enthusiasm, man. thanks.

now about those tigers, i once had the opportunity to play with a group of 4 month old tigers. babies, really, but their teeth could still do some serious chompin' business.

Re: About

meckenrode — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:30:07 -0000

thanks, justin. i'm getting a lot of good feedback on the title... a bit of fun, some daring-do, and a nod to some of the more enjoyable travel writing that's out there. now as the sidebar says, "what could happen?" :)

Re: Hello world!

meckenrode — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:07:15 -0000

thanks. the domain's sort of tongue-in-cheek fun and hopefully not necessarily something to live up to :)

Re: Study Says Homes in More Walkable Markets Get Higher Prices

meckenrode — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:14:58 -0000

interesting study. and, yeash, i'd definitely pay more for a home that is in a more "walkable" area.

BTW, joe... best post image ever ;)

Re: Roost’s 50 RE People You Should Follow on Twitter for August 2009

meckenrode — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:04:38 -0000

there are folks on this list that are smarter than i so thanks for the mention ;)

Re: Online Real Estate Marketing: The Taco Edition

meckenrode — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:28:32 -0000

@Mark A. - right on, thanks for the support.

@Ricardo Bueno - tacos we got. we just need you

Re: Realtors Get Business From Twitter

meckenrode — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:40:33 -0000

@Tony Sena - it may not be driving business to your doorstep just yet, but keep using it. Twitter has made some changes to their title tags which is grabbing more Google love. there are other SEO benefits to be had. also think of it as a content syndication network for your blog.

Re: My Weapon Of Choice For Email Marketing: Aweber

meckenrode — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:58:42 -0000

yeah, i was having a hard time explaining my issue - it took me several tries to fully explain what was going on. in the end, though, all was well. one thing that did impress me was how quickly customer service responded to my tickets.

Re: How Would YOU Market This Playboy Mansion?

meckenrode — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:48:39 -0000

good responses, thanks.

@Loren Nason - an independent website would go a long ways to putting eyeballs on it, i agree. odd that much of this seems to missing in the current marketing plan.

@Seve - i definitely agree that his is a lifestyle house and someone who would drop $28mill on a home near Hef is interested in lifestyle. definitely play that up.

@Ken Montville - other luxury agents are probably going to be your best avenues, i think. it's not like you could find this type of buyer through a newspaper classified... gotta find the folks who already rub elbows with them.

@Jim Whatley - i like the reality show idea :) where can i sign up?

@Jason Sandquist - more bunnies = more eyeballs = more buyers :)

Re: How To Really Get Business Done Every Day

meckenrode — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:29:08 -0000

@Marvin Jensen - and it comes from wood! this paper thing is wild! :) glad you found the tip useful... i brought it up because i needed the reminder myself

Re: Will SMS Texting Sell Your Next Listing?

meckenrode — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:39:30 -0000

@Ben Goheen - you are brave, my man :)

Re: Will SMS Texting Sell Your Next Listing?

meckenrode — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:25:07 -0000

@Ben Goheen - more traffic always ups your odds a bit but i think SMS extends beyond mere traffic. it's a perception issue - many folks simply don't perceive SMS as a clear channel of communication. except, of course, for the young and thumb crowd. take a look at most of the promos that target/encourage SMS... most are geared to a younger crowd. it'll hit mainstream, for sure, once the adopters grow up.

so, uh, got a pic of you wearing all that flare? i dare ya to post it :)

Re: Snake-Oil in Social Media? 3 Things To Watch For

meckenrode — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:15:24 -0000

@Dave Chomitz - spot on with phrasing things as questions - they make great post titles, too :)

and while it may be premature to expect a reader to holler at you for a house, it's important to give them something to do. some sort of call to action so that you can continue to contact and build that relationship.

on those videos.. do you add a text overlay or anything with a call-to-action?

it's funny you mention SM being voyeuristic. i love people watching and observing/studying how they interact. SM is the online equivalent :)

@David Pylyp - good follow strategy... it'll help keep your stream relevant, for sure. otherwise it's easy to end up with a stream that does you no good. and the fact that your conscious about adding value to their conversations is a big win.

great tips so far.

Re: Proof That Twitter Generates Real Estate Business

meckenrode — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:54:27 -0000

@Ricardo Bueno - good point, how you use social media has everything to do with the results you'll gain. i've dropped a few posts both here and on AgentGenius lately about the lack of folks adopting strategy in their social media activities... it ain't rocket science but you gotta have some sort of design to follow when you're building it.

Re: How to Find Clients on Twitter: The AKS Method

meckenrode — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 10:09:16 -0000

your big brain astounds me ;) i had no idea about this search but it's f'ing brilliant. thanks, joe.

Re: Is This The Inman Connect Killer?

meckenrode — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:01:49 -0000

@Jay Thompson - so far Inman has been the premier conference destination, especially for those looking for a broad range of info (therefore many days needed). nothing wrong with that. but now, REtechSouth has a very different approach and has grabbed onto one desirable element and is driving deep showing that one area of interest can draw a crowd.

@Matt Fagioli - i'm definitely bummed about not making it but definitely looking forward to next time.

Re: Is This The Inman Connect Killer?

meckenrode — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:37:52 -0000

@Missy Caulk - yeah, i wish i was able to go. family engagements have me in vegas for a reunion. luckily, i should be able to re-create the REtechSouth atmosphere with fire-eaters, dancers, roller coasters and gambling. i think brad did mention he was having all that at REtechSouth :P

Re: The Top 5 Relationship Building Mistakes In Email Marketing

meckenrode — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:35:55 -0000

@Andreas - thanks for your thoughts. they probably could have been an intro to the post :) because you're spot on.

Re: The 5 C’s of Persuasive Marketing

meckenrode — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:33:34 -0000

@Rebecca Levinson - yeah, i think bloggers can get a lot out of this process. it's probably most noticeable in that medium but this really applies to any form of marketing whether it be email, social networks, direct mail, seminars, etc. and you're spot on about long-term gain... this is how the little guy (no big budgets) does it :)

Re: Why Listing Reviews are Better than Listing Descriptions

meckenrode — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:56:32 -0000

@John Wake - you're right, john. heck, you may not have to offer them any swag - just ask. however, it's my opinion that home shoppers feel a bit odd about offering their opinions of a home to someone representing the house, especially while standing in it. of course, there are those that don't mind giving you their 2 cents, either :) never hurts to go for it and ask

Re: Why Listing Reviews are Better than Listing Descriptions

meckenrode — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:57:44 -0000

@Amy Chorew - amy, i just found your comment in my akismet spam log. anyway, i pulled it out... a couple weeks late :( odd, though.

but you're totally right... this is in line with consumer behavior. the agent that recognizes how consumers WANT and LIKE to shop, and facilitates it, will definitely win themselves some raving fans.

Re: Marketing Interrupt or Million Dollar Conversation?

meckenrode — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:14:05 -0000

@Brett Tousley - good points, brett (especially about Mays so i guess Foreman won't be invited to the pitch-off).

places like trulia/zillow/ar are information gathering depots - where consumers go to sniff around. they gather details, get questions answered, and use the information to get a better picture of what the terrain looks like before honing in at a more local (personal) level.

i.e. i go to webmd to learn about pneumonia so i can talk intelligently with my doctor about it

now, a blog... that's something far more leverageable and is an actual asset to the agent - it's of interest, it builds rapport, it's personal, it's branded, it's a conversation point (for consumers and influencers), and something that a strategy can be built around.

Re: Marketing Interrupt or Million Dollar Conversation?

meckenrode — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:02:56 -0000

@Brett Tousley - how about a Billy Mays vs Vince pitch-off? wouldn't that be sweet to watch? that video would go viral as all get out, man.

and, yeah, there's a lot of things that can be said about Flynt but you have to say the guy knows how to create press.

when you look at conversational marketing and the buzz it can steer your way, you really can't buy that kind of press. another way to look at: you could give away the most lucrative real estate tips in the world, but once you can tie those tips to a dominant conversation more people will flock to them simply because you've tied into that which is at the top of their mind.

Re: Marketing Interrupt or Million Dollar Conversation?

meckenrode — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:55:31 -0000

@David Pylyp - it's the Tweetsuite plugin. easy-peasy install and makes your posts tweetable. gotta dig it :)