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IT’S ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS!!!

By Emma on February 20, 2009

Welcome to my Blog! After 3 weeks of finagling with Go Daddy and WordPress, consulting with Jerry Chen and Javier Rivero-Diaz, tweeting with Yaro Starak, and tons tons of hours of trial and error, I AM PROUD TO FINALLY LAUNCH MY BLOG!!! And the best part? I created this blog and didn’t have to pay to outsource it!

Why did I choose to be known as “The Relational Marketer“? As far as I can remember, ever since I was about 8 years old, I have always been genuinely interested in people. I have always done my best to connect with them and didn’t really understand why. People have branded me as a people pleaser, “brown noser” and a naive person who seems to find the best in people everywhere. I was even told during a job interview for Philippine Airlines that “they can’t hire me because I smile too much”. Can you imagine an airline who can’t hire someone because she smiled too much?

Another thing that didn’t use to make sense for me before was that I seem to always get elevated to a leadership role or have leaders -everywhere I go – to take notice of me without me really putting much effort into it. Looking back, I realized one thing: the connections I have made in my life are all part of a Divine Appointment and I have been given this gift of connecting with people and a heart that finds the good in everyone so that I can fulfill what I believe to be my life’s purpose which is this:

To live a life of purpose and help others find theirs…
For my life to always reflect God’s joy and love
To help revive hope to the hopeless
To become unbelievably blessed so I can become a blessing!

One of my most favorite quotes is by one of our most beloved President, Ronald Reagan - this is his epitaph on his tombstone at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, CA.

I know in my heart that man is good, that what is right will always eventually triumph and that there is purpose and worth to each and every life.”

It is my greatest desire to be able to give value to those who take the time to get to know me and trust me. I know I will not be able to connect with everyone on a physical level but through this Blog and my other social media sites – I hope to interact with you, get to know you and be able to build meaningful relationships just the same.

I also realize that some people may not feel comfortable that I do consider God and my Savior Jesus Christ as my Senior Partner in my business. If you only knew how my life was before God knocked on the door of my heart, you will understand why I am passionate about sharing the joy and peace that can only come from Him!

I believe that everyone has a story and mine is a story of courage, determination, implementation backed by faith, hope and love. It is through relationships that I am able to fulfill my God-given purpose. It is through relatioships that we get to know people beyond the superficial level and it is in relationships that trust, success and collaborations stem forth.

Truly, I am proud to be The Relational Marketer, desiring success for others more than I want for myself and when everything is all said and you’re on your death bed, you are not going to be thinking about how much money you didn’t acquire – you will want to be surrounded by those whose lives are now better because of yours! Yes, IT’S ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS!

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Rejoicing From Dani Johnson’s Miraculous Healing!

By Emma on February 12, 2009 No Comments

Many of you know that I am one of the hundreds of thousands of people that have been blessed with the mentorship of an incredible lady named Dani Johnson. I first met Dani in January 2008 when I, together with 4 of my friends – Kenji, Diane, Carrie and Minerva – went to Atlanta, GA for our very first First Steps To Success. That event changed the course of our lives completely! I have been to 4 First Steps and 1 Creating A Dynasty and everytime we go, it’s a deeper experience!

It has been a year now since my introduction to Dani and I continue to pray for her, for her husband Hans, her family and her entire Call To Freedom Intl. team! God has a HUGE calling on Dani’s life and boy, she is doing phenomenal at utilizing her gifts for the greater good of those who need equipping in the marketplace. However, in the past few months, Dani has been gone through some major health challenges and thousands upons thousands have been relentless in praying for her.

Today, I received an email blast from Hans Johnson re-telling the story of Dani Johnson’s healing!!! I have been doing the praise dance since this morning – I know that there are people who need to “experience” this incredible story of faith and trust. Whether we know it or not, God is always faithful – His timing is always perfect and His plans for us are much greater than we can ever dream of for ourselves!

I pray that you will get inspired by this story. After reading, if you are compelled to send your prayers and well-wishings for Dani, contact: http://www.danijohnson.com/support

February 12, 2009

Hi Emma,

Do you believe in miracles?

I want you to know that Dani was healed this past Saturday night and is WALKING with NO pain today! Below is a first hand account of this miracle from God, a touch by the Holy Spirit and healing power of Jesus Christ. We are so blessed and thankful that He is faithful in ALL things and we declare His faithfulness and miracle working power in our lives today!

Thank you to all of you who faithfully prayed for Dani, for your faith and for standing by Dani and I and our family durring this past couple months which have been very trying indeed.
Below is a first hand detailed account of what happened from a close friend who was there with Dani at the time of the healing.

“Dani and the entire family and visitors were watching this past weekend’s Saturday night Spirtual Equipping message at First Steps To Success. At the end of the session when Hans had clients pray for Dani we all gathered around her and layed hands on her. With every prayer Dani was weeping and weeping. During those prayers Dani began to regain sensation in a part of her leg that had been numb. After Hans said goodnight Dani said “Okay let’s give it a shot”. With her father on one side her brother on the other, and her nephew behind her she stood up. A little woblly but standing. She commanded her legs to walk, she rebuked curses, and commanded her legs to obey in Jesus’s name. She walked one step then another with the men just holding her gently. She walked over 20 steps. Just the day before Friday she could only walk 2 wobbly steps and then she would fall with two people carrying most of her weight.

Then Dani asked everyone to let go and commanded her legs and body to walk in Jesus name. She took one step on her own then another and then another. She began to walk the full length of the house with stregth and no wobbliness or shaking. Then she began to walk more and more. We all began to cry and weep at the miracle we witnessed. And then it got better. This woman who had not been able to walk 2 steps unassisted for over 1 month, who was wheelchair bound, whose pain levels daily went to a 10 out of 10, who woke up several times a night moaning and crying, whose total independance had been taken from her began to rebuke the pain. She began walking stairs, doing squats, bending down, lying on the floor prostrate praying and thanking Jesus for the miracles He promised.
She then began to rebuke the generational curse of drug addiction and began to flush the heavy and addictive pain medications. By the time this is read she will have been 96 hours without any medication. This too is a miracle.

Not one dry eye remained in this house. Tears of happiness, relief, and the gratitude of seeing this incredible miracle first hand. To know that hundreds of people prayed for her healing at First Steps and then thousands online, and many more have been praying all over the world.

Dani Johnson has touched thousands of lives, she has led hundreds to Christ. Christ is all powerful and tonight the healings and blessings that always come out of First Steps came forward to this woman, this family, and the DJC team. May God bless all those who prayed for Dani, and remember turn to Him with all your burdens, turn to Him with all your fears, turn to Him with all your pain, turn to Him with all your impossibilities. Because in Christ Jesus all things are possible.”

Hans Johnson
CEO, DaniJohnson.com

Find out more about Dani Johnson: http://www.mysteriestosuccess.com

“Behold, I AM the Lord, the God of ALL flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?”
Jeremiah 32: 27

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Is There A “Perfect” Internet Marketing System For Network Marketers?

By Emma on February 7, 2009 No Comments

If there was truly a way to create the perfect Internet Marketing System for Network Marketers, I believe it has to have the following:

1) Access to leads – generated or Organic, that is directed to our pre-designed Capture Page that is high converting.

2) Once they Opt In, we will get notified and we connect with them via:

a) Thank You Page and Autoreponder with Bribe to Opt-In for More Information AND/OR

b) Call them immediately and contact them using the techniques “Kirsh Kylebaum” teaches. Depending on whether they already have an existing business or not, we offer them:

a) Funded proposal system teaching them to become an Alpha Networker

b) Get them signed up directly to our primary business.

3) Once they get started, we teach them:

a) How to become effective on the phone

b) How to activate their own Lead Capture page and thank you page using templates.

c) How to create and activate their personal Blog where they will have a choice of affiliate links and banners that will be automatically set up for them. Also, a Training Page that includes video lessons, which are basically just an OVERVIEW of on :

1) Getting a Domain Name

2) Social media (Facebook, Twitter)

3) Updating their Blog – content/photos

4) Teach them how to link their company replicated site in the Blog

5) How to set up a You Tube Account

6) What is Pay Per Click and SEO

7) Traffic Geyser

Select from various affiliate links and banners

4) They will have to choose on how they would like to build their business:

a) Would they like to buy exclusive leads?

b) Contact their friends and family – (in extreme and rare occasions;)

c) Would they like to generate their own via:

1) PPC or SEO

2) Traffic Geyser

3) Give them training on how to call their prospects.

We will give them statistics on pros and cons of each system and depending on which of the 3 systems they choose to use, we will give them a cost breakdown how much each system would cost before hand so they can actually see what they are getting into.

5) To build relationships with new people, create an exclusive and interactive site where they can get access to FAQs and upcoming webinars or teleseminars to keep team together…

Like I said, this is just my personal overview.

I believe that a detailed “How To” is good but if there is a system in place – capture page, thank you page, blog page – before hand, where the new person doesn’t have to learn how to actually create their own pages and blog and can just pay a sum to have it all done for them, this could be powerful and empowering! This is where I believe people struggle most. The only input we would need from them is the info they want on their personal info and the affiliate products they want to promote.

This perfect system will blend hi-tech and hi-touch and will help people get profitable sooner than most systems out there, via their own chosen biz ops or through affiliate marketing.

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McKinley Children’s Center Blanket Outreach

By Emma on February 7, 2009 No Comments

“McKinley Children’s Center Blanket Outreach”
A huge THANK YOU to the following who made this possible!
Lilia, Patti, Lilian, Cecilia, Teri, Jennifer, Carrie, Elena, Jill, Katrina, Tiffany, Anna and Caroline -
may you be blessed 100 fold! We are beyond grateful!
Love,

Emma, Michelle, Erica, Carol & Nancy

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You Can Hope Again!

By Emma on February 7, 2009 No Comments

I am thrilled to be able to finally start my Blog! This is my Blog Page where I will be sharing my LIFE – personal, emotional, spiritual, financial. If you are reading or participating in my Blog, it is by no coincidence. Somehow, there is a lesson you could learn from here or you have something valuable to contribute into my life and the lives of those who seek wisdom, just as I do.

This initial post is specifically written from my Network Marketing or Relational Marketing friends out there. While I have been able to build a successful team in our organization using the traditional ways of building a network marketing business, I must admit that I am a newbie in Internet Marketing. Having majored in business I really thought that such education would be enough for me to succeed in any business of my choosing!

In 2002, I established Bella Gemma Jewelry and while it thrived, I felt lost and confused. When a good friend of mine introduced me to a Network Marketing opportunity, all I could think of was “no way – no network marketing for me!” Nevertheless, I was intrigued by friends who were succeeding at it so I figured, why not give it a shot. Looking back, being involved in this industry has been one of the best decisions I have ever made in my entire life! I always say: “Network marketing business is a simple business but not an easy business.” Once you get involved, prepare yourself for a constant evolution. I don’t even recognize my life now from where I was only 2 1/2 years ago!

I am writing this Blog with hopes that it will inspire otherswho – like most of us – struggle with jumping in head first…A good friend Marshall Sylver once said “fail, forward, fast”. Your indecision is a decision so just decide on doing something…Yes, there are distractions, obstacles and challenges that stop us from taking a step towards the right direction.

First why don’t we all go back to the basics and understand that there will be people who are going to be ahead of you – they will be ahead of you and have more toys, more knowledge, more gadgets, more influence, more beauty – more, more more! The key is to identify, what does YOUR success look for you and not look at other people’s successes. If you choose to look at other people’s successes and what they’re doing to achieve them, BELIEVE that you too could get to where they are if you keep on pressing on and just never give up. Winners never quit and quitters never win, as an old adage goes.

When things get a bit overwhelming and almost unattainable, that’s when we need to keep on telling ourselves: You can hope again! Remember, if you think you’re defeated, you’re right! Truly, it’s easier done than said…talk is cheap…faith without action is dead. Follow the leaders, do a little something everyday and realize that procrastination never got anyone anywhere…live a life by design and not by default!

If you have any suggestions on time management, books to read, websites to visit, and strategies to implement in it’s simplest terms, we just might be able to “connect the dots” and find the missing link from where we are to where we want to be!

First, let’s go back to the basics and ask yourself…where are you headed? What do you believe is your ultimate purpose in life and how does that tie in with everything that you are doing in your life right now and what disciplines are you implementing to get as close to your target as possible?

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Opinions Or Convictions…What Are You Made Of?

By Emma on February 7, 2009 No Comments

A new year…a fresh start…new resolutions…new hope… The question is, how long will it take for us to rejoice in this cyclical yet renewed optimism? Perhaps one month, two, maybe three months before we go back to what’s comfortable and familiar? So, the million dollar question is this…HOW DO YOU PLAN TO RENEW YOURSELF FOR THE NEW YEAR? 360 days from now, how are you going to be different?

At church this morning, I couldn’t help take down notes… our beloved Senior Pastor Dan Deghi shared some incredibly insightful words of wisdom that I know will resonate with everyone both believers and non-believers. He said 3 NEW things that will be for certain in 2009 are this:

• New Pressures
• New Problems
• New Possibilities

To progress, change is necessary and one’s openness and willingness to change are a must! As successful people would say “If you keep on doing the same things you’ve done, you’ll keep on getting the same things you’ve gotten”.

The great news is that new pressures and problems cause new possibilities to stem forth! These very certainties are here to ultimately build character – as one responds to these with the right mind and heart, they will build 3 things:

• Conviction
• Creativity
• Courage

Where are you lacking? Is it conviction, creativity or courage? The winds of life will always flow to the direction it needs to go and while you can’t control the direction of the wind, YOUR ATTITUDES CAN CONTROL THE DIRECTION OF YOUR SAIL! This year, make it a point to stand for something of significance…how can you shine if you are comfortable hiding in the dark? How can you enlighten another person’s life by keeping your light to yourself? Are you happy with how your Year 2008 was? Were you happy with your harvest? FYI, your harvest is a direct result of what you planted – the universal Law of Reaping and Sowing.

A great question to ask yourself now is “WHAT DO YOU PLAN TO HARVEST IN 2009?” Once you answer that question, you will know exactly what seeds you need to be planting now! You want to see the same results? Do the same exact thing you did in 2008? You want to see a different result? Turn the TV off, write down your goals – with “accomplished by” dates on them of course – identify your convictions, take a leap of faith and believe that this year will be different!

And oh, don’t mistake opinion with conviction – there are already plenty of opinions out there that will confuse you and cause you to not plow that ground and plant the seed! How would you know the difference between opinion and conviction? “YOU WILL ARGUE FOR AN OPINION BUT YOU’LL BE WILLING TO DIE FOR YOUR CONVICTION!” There is a big difference… If you don’t stand up for something you will fall for anything!

What are you made of? Opinions or Convictions? Please share! You never know who’s life would be greatly impacted by them! It could very well be your own.

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About Emma

By Emma on February 7, 2009 No Comments

I was an immigrant from Manila, Philippines who came to this “land of the free” in 1989. Prior to coming to the US, I graduated with a degree in Business from the University of Santo Tomas and I worked behind the scenes in the movie industry for Viva Films, Inc. In my 19 years in the US, I have been a Banker, an International Flight Attendant, a student of Certified Financial Planning and a Jewelry Designer/Business Owner. I acquired Certified Financial Planning undergraduate studies from University of California, Irvine as well as an Associate Jewelry Professional Certificate from the Gemolocial Insitute of America.

In 1995, I met my “Rock of Gibraltar”, my husband Gary Tiebens and after trying for years, God has finally blessed us with our “miracle child” Garrett! When he was born in 2002 I started re-analyzing my priorities. Four pregnancies and one child later, I had made a decision to leave United Airlines and re-direct my life to have more time with my family. When Garrett turned 2, I began to realize that I was called to do more in the marketplace. The two interests most predominant interests I had then were designing and creating jewelry and encouraging and mentoring people to believe in themselves! In 2002, I took at shot at becoming an entrepreneur, invested over $100,000 into Bella Gemma Jewelry and while it has become a successful brand among brides in Orange County, CA, my life was at a tailspin! I started to not have the time freedom and neglected the very reason I wanted to be successful – my family!

In 2006, I was introduced by a good friend to a network marketing opportunity and since I have always felt that there is no future in those types of business, something told me that this is where I will find true success. However, I was clueless! I didn’t know how to grow a network marketing business. I have always believed in the power of leverage and was a consumer for many network companies in the past 18 years – Quixtar, USANA, Arbonne, The Tax People, Cookie Lee- even the no-run pantyhose! I never thought in my wildest dreams that I would ever succeed as a promoter in this industry!

Fast forward 2 1/2 years later, our personal organization has now grown to over 6,000 people! Now more than ever, I am passionate about mentoring those who have a big vision on why this model works. Now, with the introduction of strategies and systems that focus on how to become a “magnetic sponsor” and learn and teach “relational marketing” via social media my excitement is at an all time high! During uncertain economic times such as we have now, one industry always rises to the top – the Network/Relational Marketing industry. It gives me great joy to see people transition from chaos to clarity. In this day and age where there is a lot of ground noise and fluff, I offer direction and access to sound and proven success principles from all the people whose paths I chose to follow.

Network Marketing is a simple business but it’s by no means easy! One has to really educate themselves, veer away from a mentality of lack and desperation. I am grateful for the mentors God has directed my way – Brig Hart, Steve Merritt, Tom and Suzanne Markosky, Mike Dillard, Raymond Fong, Ferny Ceballos, Dani Johnson, Pastor Rick Warren, Joyce Meyer and Pastor Bruce Templeton. I pray for them daily! I am grateful for my team and I dedicate my success to them! The past 2 1/2 years has become a time of new beginnings for me and for the people whose lives I am so blessed to be part of. The Network Makreting Industry will continue to bring HOPE to the many. I am so priveleged to be in this industry and after years of searching for my “true purpose” in life, I am happy to say that through Network Marketing and my Monavie family, I have finally found it!

I would love to help bring HOPE into your lives if you’ll allow me…believe in the possibilities! IT’S EASIER DONE THAN SAID!

LET’S CONNECT!

Facebook http://www.profile.to/emmatiebens
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/emmatiebens
Website: http://www.emmatiebens.com
Magnetic Sponsoring: http://www.businessbuildersonly.com
You Can Hope Again: http://www.youcanhopeagain.com
Traffic Geyser – http://www.tobelieveistosee.com
Dani Johnson – http://www.planstoprosperu.com
Better Networker: http://www.believethepossibilities.com

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Twas The Night Before Christmas… For Network Marketers

By Emma on February 7, 2009 No Comments

Twas The Night Before Christmas
(for Network Marketers)

by Emma Tiebens

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, except my computer’s mouse.
News of recession has prompted me to care ,
For people in the network marketing industry hurting everywhere.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
How to reach out to many kept dancing in my head.
As my family snored, I donned my thinking cap,
Wouldn’t even consider for a moment to take a winter’s nap.

When into my Inbox arose such a clatter,
Propped myself on the bed to see what was the matter.
Invitations to connect came in like a flash,
I honestly thought my computer would crash!

I didn’t even notice the fresh-fallen snow
Was so busy sending lots of “hello”
To new and unexpected leads which appeared,
Out of nowhere, from people both new and endeared.

My God-given brain started processing quick,
So many strategies out there, which one should I pick?
Everyone claims theirs is the best.
I need to know what really works that stands above the rest!!

In the past I’ve toyed with the leads that you buy,
With hopes that they’d bring me my pie in the sky.
So daily I called at least one hundred and two,
Spoke with ten, but the rest I couldn’t get through.

“Now Dillard! Now, Belcher! Now, Reese and now Kern!
On, Ceballos! On, Fong! On Yaghi and Bell!
Worked together to change the course of us all
By sharing their “secrets” they helped us not to fall!

And then, in a twinkling, I’m no longer aloof
As how to be magnetic is far from fool proof
There are hurdles to overcome to turn things around
Good thing we have access to leaders who abound.

I mustered my strength and stepped out with one foot,
Web 2.0 and capture pages, new knowledge took root.
Though I got some responses, I was taken aback,
My page wasn’t converting, a skill I definitely lacked.

Someone did tell me that blogging would carry,
The weight of generating organic leads in a hurry!
Signed up for WordPress my first article I sowed,
Not really understanding how everything flowed.

Then the social media craze made me clench my teeth,
Wrote updates and comments as often as I breathe.
With My Space, Twitter, Facebook, I put down the telly ,
But source info and split testing were a tad hard to tally!

Through all these I realized how vital is oneself,
In giving without want, being of service and of help
Inspiring, encouraging on what lies ahead
Soon gave me the courage I had nothing to dread.

With mentors I was blessed with I went straight to work,
Focused on one or two strategies that brought the most perk.
Identifying true divine purpose helped overcome my woes
From having no following, my numbers arose!

I jumped on the wagon then gave the team a whistle,
And while things are uncertain, my confidence has settled.
Now more than ever on this very special night,
“Happy Christmas to all…let’s put up a good fight!”

(an adaptation from Twas A Night Before Christmas A Poem by Clement Clarke Moore)

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Why Social Media? Mike Dillard and Perry Belcher Rocks!

By Emma on February 7, 2009 No Comments

It’s Saturday afternoon – my son Garrett and hubby Gary are having an easy day for a change. Other than assembling Garrett’s new filing cabinet for his room and choosing photos for his “Starring Student” board, we just hung out and watched the movie “Twister”. It’s the umpteenth time I’ve seen the movie but I noticed something that I didn’t notice the first time I saw it. It wasn’t about the tornado themselves…it was about Aunt Meg. Aunt Meg was well loved because she showed genuine interest and caring for those tornado chasers. She cooked for them, offered them a place to stay and just always give them a jolly good time! When it was her turn to suffer from the tornado, it was the very same guys who rescued her and her dog from being crushed by her own home!

Social media is so much like what Aunt Meg has shown. Like Mike Dillard always says “Dig A Well Before You’re Thirsty”. It’s about giving information, being helpful and setting yourself apart as someone dependable, trustworthy and is worth “following”. Last night, I listened for the first time to Mike Dillard’s and Perry Belcher’s recorded webinar on Social Media Secrets. I am amazed at the hearts of these two men and what great chemistry they had! I was on my desk laughing with them at 1:00am! I’m surprised I didn’t wake my family up!

I learned sooo much from what they had to share and normally I would have already transcribed my notes to share but I would have to wait for when I can get their approval to write about it. I realized that some of the info they shared there are proprietary and I will respect that. To think that I almost didn’t get on their class list! God is amazingly good and his timing is always perfect! Everyday, I pray for valuable resources of people, wisdom and time and He continues to answer my prayers!

I have always been told that I am a “relationship queen” – I love encouraging and empowering people! There is no greater joy for me than to see someone blossom and shine to their fullest potential! As a Flight Attendant, I looked forward most to “jumpseat therapy” more than the destinations. I love connecting with people! When I owned my jewelry business, I found more joy in making new friends than the acutal monetary rewards itself. When I was introduced to Network Marketing 3 years ago, I thrived not because of the company and the product but because of the RELATIONSHIPS I formed through the business. People have always told me – you are going to do great in this business, you’re a natural sales person or you are a great people person. While I believed that, those didn’t really help me achieve the success that I envisioned to attain. I sucked at prospecting and have always wondered why. When I was introduced to social media, I excitedly told my husband about it but his immediate response was, how can such an impersonal medium create a personal relationship with people? That was the thought that lingered in my head until last night. After listening to Mike and Perry that I finally realized that there is a way to connect the dots!

I know there are a few people who subscribed to Mike and Perry’s series and I am also certain that all of us have varied take aways. However, if I may share some of my main take away and epiphanies, here they are:

* Two way communication will rule and social media allows you to communicate not just with one or two people but hundreds if not thousands at a time!

* For my business to succeed, I need influencers, not the sneezers! I need to surround myself with people who are keeping up with the times and not those who choose to continue to stay inside the box!

* I have a renewed respect for Facebook and Twitter – I look at the people in my circle of influence in FB and Twitter as my friends so I am free to be myself! I just need to always be sharing something positive (no negativity allowed) – there’s enough of that in the news.

* This is a biggie! When you’re sharing, ask yourself, what are you going to share from the heart? People will see through phony-ness!

* The biggest lesson I learned is this: Social media works if people learn to respect other people. Again, the “golden rule” – no in-your-face slimy sales approaches! That’s not meant for social media! So, I am taking this time to APOLOGIZE if I have innocently done that in-your-face-slimy-sales pitch in some of my previous posts. Ignorance excuses no one but please accept my apologies of a newbie…

* Last but not least – I coined an acronym of what one needs to BE to make the best of your social media experience. I call it S.E.R.V.I.C.E. if you’re going to start posting, you need to BE:

S – Sincere
E – Excited
R – Relatable
V – Valuable
I – Interesting
C – Considerate
E – Entertaining

So there you have it! If there are any of you out there who are part of this series, please feel free to share your comments!

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