I recently started a consulting business with my friend Jeremy Blanton to serve as a resource for those who want to learn more about using social media tools, and how to use them to bring in more tangible business. So far, we've had a couple of webinars and we are planning for two more soon. Attendance was solid at the initial sessions, and the feedback we received was overwhelmingly positive, with a handful of attendees signing up for further individual coaching.
Thankfully for our students, my own learning curve with our new software hasn't been very steep, which has made things very smooth and easy. :) We're also in the process of setting up a brand-new website and blog for the company, both pieces of which have been provided free of charge to us from friends of ours. What a huge blessing! I hope that our new platform will provide a great place to collect and share information.
Our first webinar, "How to Chug Google Juice AND Get 15 Years of Fame", will be repeated on February 8th at 1pm Eastern: http://budurl.com/210consulting. You can see a full description of this class here.
Our next webinar is entitled, "Cashing in on Your Social Media Investment", and we'll be teaching that one on Monday, February 15th at 1pm Eastern time (running time is about two hours total). Essentially, we will cover how to build your social media strategy to increase your business. As we all know, many people try social media networks but get sucked into the social end and forget the original reason that they joined.
We will be covering the following topics in a fun, laidback atmosphere:
- How to effectively listen to consumers
- How to add valuable content to engage with those around you
- Tips and specific tools that we've used
- Some basic "etiquette" for Twitter, Facebook, and blogging
- Techniques for promoting a cause or event
- Social media
- Marketing
- Blogging
- Writing
- Real estate
- SEO (search engine optimization)
Here are some testimonials and comments from current clients and some past students. I have some way longer ones that I am happy to share via email if you like.
REALLY enjoyed my coaching session today and am looking forward to working with you both! Already made suggested changes on AR! - Lori Cain
I picked up some valuable lessons from your class. I have tried a few other Blog platforms including Blogger, Live Journal, Typepad and Wordpress. Wordpress seems to be ideal for what my needs are. Still learning it. Thank you for the class. I look forward to future sessions. - Dawn O.
Here are a couple of full posts that others have written about us:
Want To Blog Better & More Effectively? Check Out These Guys:
Why I hired Jason Crouch as my social media coach.
Thanks for reading!
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Sounds interesting, I was going to do consulting but haven't done it yet. Always seem to get busy with my stack of other projects. I hope it goes well for you.
Congratulation again, glad to hear that it is off to a great start. One day you will look back and read these posts and it will be amazing to see where you started.
Hi Jason... it sounds like you and Jeremy are off to a great start. Congrats!
P.S. I think if Jeremy dressed in a promotional costume it would do good things for your business! LOL.
Steve - Should I even ask what you have in mind for this costume for Jeremy?
Jason - sounds like things are getting off to a great start for 210 Consulting for you and Jeremy. I think Jeremy in a costumes sounds like a great idea.
Jeff
Jeff - If it would help the business to succeed, I'm sure Jeremy would be game for it, depending on the nature of said costume. :)
It was really a joke... when he blogged about his position with Smart Hippo I suggested that I could see him in a Hippo costume at trade shows and events. He told me that he doesn't do costumes. Then I suggested that he would if Isabelle wanted him to wear one for her birthday party. He still maintained that he wouldn't (a claim I find questionable since we all know Isabelle has him wrapped around her little finger). So I am just teasing him. :)
Good morning Jason,
Congrats to you and Jeremy! Sounds like you have another avenue in the real estate field off and running in the right direction! Much success in 2010!!
Sorry guys, but Jeremy doesn't do costumes. Period. While Isabelle is cute & has a good amount of power to get what she wants, I don't think it is enough to get me into a hippo costume, or any other type.
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Very cool Jason. I wish you and Jeremy much success with this endeavor. Maybe we can do some affiliate marketing?
Bryant - I would be happy to talk about that sometime. Maybe we can chat soon about it!
Hi Jason, I attended your first webinar and it was fantastic. Lots of participation and great info. See ya on the 15th!
Jason - Can't wait to see the website & I don't want to miss the next webinar. I'll have to see if I can do some juggling. You know, you were one of the first people on Active Rain that really made a difference for me getting out of the starting box. Thanks so much for all you do.
Tricia - Thanks very much for saying that! See you then!
Susan - Glad to hear that I was helpful as you were getting started. Let me know if you have any questions at all about our webinars or services. Thanks!
Jason~ sounds like an interesting class. I will look out for some future ones since I have other classes scheduled for that day. Good luck!
Hi Jason, I'll have to keep an eye on this as I'm sure I could use some coaching . . . Best to you.
Frank - Let me know if we can be of help. You can call or email me anytime. My email address is jason@jbcmedia.com.
Jason, congrats. I'll have to check out your webinars. Keep us posted on other events.
Jason - Thats awesome that things are going so well already.
Jason - Thats awesome that things are going so well already.
Jason, I think this is something everyone can benifit from. It takes alot of time if you use many different sources as I do. I'll check out your website and see if I can fit you into my schedule.
Thomas and Karen - Let me know how we can help! Feel free to call or email me anytime. My email address is jason@jbcmedia.com
Jason, thanks for repeating these! I will have to check 'em out! Good luck with the new biz!
Jason, Congrats on the new gig. I am sure you will be great at it, like everthing else you do.
Tere
Hey Jason, looks like I' going to have to clear some time in my Friday Calendar looks like it'll be good.
Bill
Bill - They're actually both on Mondays, if you want to attend. If you can't make it, we will make the recording available for the same price afterwards.
Hi Jason-
It's great to see you posting more about your new venture. I can see that you are a teacher that bloggers can really relate to and learn from!
--Sara in San Antonio