Talk Fusion Breaks The Mold And Takes Video Marketing To The Next Level!

If you have been following me or my marketing strategies for any amount of time, you know how much I absolutely LOVE video marketing.  I truly believe it is the absolute best way to connect with your audience, develop relationships with your readers, your prospects, and potential business partners.

Why is that?

Well, it’s been known for years…and you’ve heard it said, “A picture is worth a thousand words”.  Imagine how magnified that concept becomes when the picture, is not static, but moving, talking, smiling and interacting with the person viewing it.

Well, that’s what Talk Fusion has done for email and video marketing.  In fact,  check out the image in the top corner of this post.  That is an actual screen capture of a real video email I sent out to a business partner just last week.  Imagine my partner’s surprise when they opened the email and saw a video of me talking with them rather than a dull text message (remember the 80’s?…LOL).

I have been completely blown away by the value offered through this service.  When one of my Empowered Tribe partners contacted me to share this amazing resource, I was interested, but like most busy entrepreneurs thought my plate might just be too full (so full in fact, it looks like a platter instead of a plate…LOL).  But less than three minutes into checking this thing out, I was back with my partner, asking – where do I sign?!?!

Seriously, unbelievable.

What Is Talk Fusion?

Talk Fusion is the next social media giant!! This platform enables you to engage in relationship marketing at it’s absolute best.  I truly believe every single internet marketer and network marketer on the planet needs this!!  The product alone is a complete “no-brainer” for marketers, businesses, and even individuals who just want to step up their emails to friends and family.

Offering, video emails, video autoresponders, video blogging, video sharing, and video conferencing – Talk Fusion is on the cutting edge of social media and network marketing. In my opinion, it is the ultimate bridge between network marketing and internet marketing.  And, it’s so stinking easy to use that my second grade nieces can use it.  (They love videos as much as I do).

The product alone was enough to sale me on Talk Fusion, but when I found out it was also a network marketing opportunity I was “all in”.

Now, before you completely tune me out…let me say that I have never promoted a network marketing product or company on my blog, although I am a network marketer, with a solid and stable primary opportunity already in place.  You can look around my site and you will not find that primary opportunity promoted at all…anywhere.

But I feel so strongly that this one is so important to network and internet marketers everywhere, that I honestly felt like I would be doing a disservice to our industry to not share it with you.  Seriously. So, for that reason, I am going to be in your face with this one.  Not because I’m a pesky, aggressive, network marketer…but because I genuinely care about your success and the success of your business.

If you have any interest at all in building your business (whatever that business may be) or personal brand (whatever that brand may be) on-line, then, friends – YOU NEED TALK FUSION!!

Are you serious about taking your marketing to the next level?  Then contact me  at any of these places (or all if you are really serious):

Email: info@kristaabbott.com

Phone: 928-377-KRIS (or 928-377-5747)

Skype: destalrad

On-Line Form: Click Here, complete the form and I will contact you!

All For Your Business Success!!!

Enjoying The Next Level of Video Marketing

As most experienced internet marketers know, there are a multitude of marketing techniques that can be leveraged to drive traffic to your website and generate leads to your on-line business.  While I do use a variety of techniques in my business, I admit video marketing is one of my favorites.

Let’s face it.  We are a media driven society.  And, in a media driven society, video stands out.  For the first several months of using video marketing in my business, I used the same software a large majority of my colleagues use and recommend, Windows Move Maker (WMM).  This is actually a great FREE software application that comes standard with most PCs today and for the price (free) puts out a pretty decent quality video.  In fact all of my video posts prior to this one were created on WMM.

Recently, however, while trying to step up the quality of the video production for a very special project I was working on for a friend, I decided to give Camtasia a try.  And boy am I glad I did!!!

Since, video editing concepts are similar regardless of the software you are using, I didn’t anticipate a huge learning curve, but I was surprised at exactly how easy it was.  After a quick five minute tour around the navigational buttons I was off to a great start.  I found Camtasia very user friendly and the quality was way better than what I’ve ever gotten from WMM.  For the most part, I found the transition from Windows Movie Maker to Camtasia to be relatively seamless.

And…since I’ve gotten my feet wet with Camtasia, I have to say I will find it hard to go back to WMM, although I’m sure I will pay WMM a visit every now and again when I need a quick edit or two.

For now though, I will have to say goodbye Windows Movie Maker…hello Camtasia!!!

So…here it is…my FIRST Camtasia project.  The friend I completed the project for was very happy with the outcome, as was I.

Check it out…

Disclaimer:  This Video May Contain Spiritually Nourishing Content!! 

So what do you think?

What are some of your favorite marketing techniques?

Do you have a favorite video editing software that you enjoy using?

Leave some comments below and share with the community here your thoughts on video marketing, WMM, and/or Camtasia?

For Your Eternal Success!

PS.  Re-Tweets, Shares, and Comments Always appreciated!!

Peggy McColl is launching her brand new book, Viral Explosions – Proven Techniques to Expand, Explode, or Ignite Your Business or Brand On-Line, on Tuesday, April 13, 2010.

I have had the privilege of being one of Peggy’s students for the past several months, and I have learned things that will revolutionize my on-line marketing tactics.  Peggy is a high energy author who has used internet marketing techniques that have taken her books to Best Seller status in 24 hours or less.  This week, I get to watch her do it again with her new release, Viral Explosions.

In Viral Explosions, Peggy shares her secrets for internet marketing success and takes the reader step-by-step through her proven formula for results.

The super cool thing about buying one of Peggy’s books on her campaign day (Tuesday for this book) is that she gives an INSANE amount of FREE bonus gifts. It’s one of the most amazing demonstrations of “Go-Giver” action that I’ve ever seen.  The book is well worth the $14.95 you pay on Amazon anyway…but on top of all of that, you get a TON, and I do mean a TON of FREE bonus items.  Peggy has really OVER-DELIVERED on this…as is typical of her.

In order to get these freebies, you HAVE to buy the book on Tuesday!

Because I offered up a free bonus for Peggy to use in her campaign, I have been able to get a sneak peak at the Bonus Page for this book, and all I can say is I was COMPLETELY BLOWN AWAY at how much valuable information is being GIVEN away just for buying her book. Wow!  I will DEFINITELY be sitting at my computer midnight Monday so I can grab my copy of Viral Explosions and all those FREE bonus gifts.

If you are serious about marketing on-line, you NEED this book!!!  Go HERE right now to find out more…(and to see all the crazy awesome freebies you can get your hands on).

To Your Viral Success,

PS.  In case you are wondering what my FREE bonus gift was for Peggy’s campaign…I am giving away a webinar and “over-the-shoulder” demonstration of Tribe Syndication Tactics.  You can only get access to this webinar by buying Peggy’s book.  But there’s one little catch….You HAVE to buy on Tuesday. So set yourself a reminder in your calendar and whatever you do, don’t miss picking up your copy at Amazon on Tuesday.  Again….go HERE to learn more.

What an AMAZING secret ninja trick for keyword searches and SEO optimization!!!

I had the distinct privilege, along with some other Empowered Entrepreneur students, to be on an amazing webinar last night with a Google Insider who revealed some PREH-TEE-SAH-WHEET (pretty sweet) secrets to choosing the right key words for both SEO (search engine optimization) and Google Adwords.  Now I have to say, there were so many amazing things that she shared in the two hours we were on the webinar that I had information overload about half way through.

Never-the-less, I trudged through because I wanted to glean all I could from this expert of experts , not only for my business, but to share with you to help you in yours too!  I mean, really…it’s not every day that you get to hear super secret internet ninja tricks from someone who actually worked at Google on Ad Words and SEO (Search Engine Optimization) stuff…how awesome is that?!?

So….Commercial Break Here to say a great big….THANK YOU to the amazing Jonathan Budd for giving us this experience.  (such a go-giver, that guy!).

Anyway…let me cut to the chase and share with you one of the Tips, she (secret google insider) gave to us.  It’s called the Google AdWords Keyword Tool. and it looks like this:

For SEO, all you have to do is visit the site at Keyword Tool External and follow 2 simple steps:

Step 1:  Click the radio button that says “website content” (see diagram above)

Step 2:  Enter the URL of the website you want to check Key Words on (see diagram above)

And….drum roll please…..

Your results!!

So what do you do with them once you get them?

Well, there’s several things, but I’ll list a few here to get us started.

1.  If you have certain key words you were searching for and you don’t see them, then you may want to look at revising the content on your page to be more reflective of your target key words.

2.  If you aren’t sure what key words to use or how to tag your blog post, landing page, sales page, etc.  then you can use this tool to review your already written page for you and tell you what the best key words are to boost your search engine rankings.

Now, this is also a great tool to use for checking out your page congruency with Ad Words campaigns, but we’ll save something for later. 

So…head on over to Google AdWords:  Keyword Tool and see how you rank!!

Have you used this tool for your  marketing or Search Engine Optimization strategies?

If so, what “tricks” helped you in choosing the right key words?

What are some other cool tools you use to help you manage your key word selections well?

Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

To Your Overwhelming Success!

DEBRIEFING….What questions should you ask yourself? What are the steps to Debriefing?

Today, I was watching a video clip of the Blue Angels.  For those who do not know who the Blue Angels are, they are an elite group of pilots who perform in air shows around the nation.  These guys know how to fly and are the “top guns” in their profession.  They do all of these super awesome moves in planes that cost “boo-koos” of money…so you know they are NO JOKE!!

The thing I found most intriguing is that, according to this video, these pilots spend more time in the debriefing process than they do in the actual performance in the air show.

During their debrief they critique themselves in front of their peers and share both their good points and their opportunities for improvement.  They always admit their own mistakes in the performance and recognize where they need to make improvements for next time.  Then they set a plan in motion to correct those errors in flight before the next air show.

I had a few reminders and “ah-ha moments” while watching this today and so I wanted to put my thoughts together in a quick video for you.  So, check out my video below to hear what I’m talking about.  In it, I reveal some of the crucial questions you must ask yourself in the debriefing process.

Well, there you go. Debrief sessions are crucial to any business and/or organization, including internet marketing and network marketing. Internet marketers practice this concept “mid-game” all the time through “A/B testing”. In order to be successful and grow your business, you have to be willing to look at what you are doing with a critical eye and make adjustments as you go along.  If you do these things, and do them consistently, then success is inevitable for you!

Have you had any experiences with debrief sessions?
How did they help you?
What steps do you take to improve your processes?

Share your comments with the community here below, your tips could be the answer someone is looking for.

Yours for Continuous Improvement,

PS. If you want to learn more about A/B testing and how it can help you build your business and/or your following on-line, then I encourage you to check out Mike Dillard’s Magnetic Sponsoring program (affiliate link). I am a member of Mike’s Magnetic Sponsoring community and personally use this product in my own my own business.

Tribe Tuesdays? Tribe Vibe? Syndication Power Hours? Social Media Rock Stars? (or as I like to say “RockStarZ”)

If all the buzz and activity around all of this tribe talk from power bloggers and social media RockStarZ has you wondering what all the fuss is about, sit back – relax, and take a minute to read on. I’m here to share with you the scoop on the newest trend to hit the social media networks, and help you “be in the know” on what’s happening in these “syndication power hours” and what “tribe Tuesday” (or #tribetuesday for all you Tweeps out there) is all about. By the time we are finished here today, you will have answers to some of the frequently asked questions (FAQs) surrounding Social Media Tribes. I believe you will want to jump in, catch the wave and ride the Tribe Vibe by the time we are finished here. In fact, I’m sure of it.

What is A Tribe?

A tribe is a community of people with common interests and common goals. They are united with a common thread and commitment to share resources with other members of the community.
In social media, the tribe concept has taken flight and is catching on quick, thanks to a group of mastermind bloggers and marketers who have taken the concept and developed a community around it. In my opinion, the tribe concept promises to be one of the biggest things to hit the on-line social scene in a long…long…long time.

What is “Tribe Tuesday” (or #tribetuesday) and Syndication Power Hour?

Tribe Tuesday (#tribetuesday) is the designated day for tribe members in my community to work together syndicating each other’s content.  We have rotating teams, that connect with each other for one hour every Tuesday night on Skype.  This “designated hour” is known as the “syndication power hour” and we use that time to talk, chat, and get to know each other, while simultaneously visiting each others blogs and  syndicating the content on them.  Doing this while we are on Skype together allows us to offer feedback to our tribe members on the user friendliness of their blog and to share tips and suggestions for improvement.  It’s teamwork at it’s best!  Having a designated day creates a lot of accountability in our community and if a member is not able to attend the designated time, it is expected that he/she will “make up” that time at their convenience.

What does a Social Media Tribe do?

The tribe consists of a community of individuals who have entered into a “gentleman’s agreement” to syndicate each other’s content on the internet. They read blog posts from members of the tribe, they comment on them, they “re-tweet”, bookmark, and share the content of designated tribe members with their community of followers.  This content is shared on multiple social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, as well as multiple bookmarking sites.   In return, the other members of the tribe do the same for them.

What’s the Benefit?

OK, I know most people will want to tune in and listen to the “jamz” on W.I.I.F.M. here (What’s In It For Me). My answer is TONS!!!

First, by giving back to the community and sharing with your followers the value rich content of your tribe members, you are placing them in contact with information which will help them.  And really – isn’t that why we are out here blogging anyway…to share information and help people!!!

Second, what you give will be given back to you, it’s the Law of Reciprocity and it works!!!  (see Luke 6:38) There is no way around it.  Call it “karma”, call it “good fortune”, call it “generosity”, call it “seed time and harvest”, what-ever you want to call it – fine with me.  The bottom line is this – it is an eternal truth that has been in existence since the beginning of time, and it works whether you want it to or not!   What you give, will be returned to you. In the tribe culture, You promote their stuff, they promote yours.  Win/Win.  I like win/win outcomes!  Don’t you? 

Third, it provides an opportunity for massive exposure and increased traffic to your site.  Think about it, if you have 1,500 followers and you promote your own content, then the most you can get is 1,500 plus whoever those folks might want to share your stuff with.  BUT!!!  If you have 5 tribe members who all have followers, you not only get your 1,500, but you get their numbers too.

An example of what your exposure could end up looking like follows:

Your Followers = 1,500

Tribe Member #1 Followers = 5,000

Tribe Member #2 Followers = 7,000

Tribe Member # 3 Followers = 10,000

Tribe Member #4 Followers = 800

Tribe Member #5 Followers = 25,000

TOTAL EXPOSURE VALUE = 49,300 potential viewers / site visits!!!

Granted, this is only an example, but  when you do the math, the ROI (Return On Investment) of syndicating your tribe members content is HUGE!!!  Looking at the options -  1,500 or 49,300 (for this example) - who wouldn’t want to have an increase in exposure and traffic at that rate??

There are MANY MORE benefits, but I will save those for another day, and stop with these essential three for now.  That being said, only one question remains?

How can you get involved with a Tribe?

There are options.

1.  You could contact those people in your market that you already have relationships with and talk to them about it, and create your own tribe group to syndicate with.

2.  You could search social networks and find other people with like vision and begin building relationships with them and start working with them to syndicate.

3.  You could connect with me and some of my tribe mates and work with us on our rotating teams for Tribe Tuesday (#tribetuesday) and Syndication Power Hour.  I have had the honor of connecting with some of the leaders in social media marketing today, and they are rockin’ the tribe vibe.  (You can check them out below).

Whichever path you choose to take, just make sure you are maximizing it by making sure you and your team have a full understanding of what the tribe time is all about .

If you want to learn more, I am available for one on one coaching or group webinars, contact me here.

So, what do you say?  You ready to Catch the Tribe Vibe?

Yours in Success,

Recently, I saw James Cameron’s newest blockbuster movie, Avatar. I watched it not once, but twice. Yes – it was that good. And, believe it or not, I have been contemplating seeing it a third time. While some have dubbed it as “political” and others as a “religious heresy”…

…I saw it through the eyes of an entrepreneur.

There are so many deep messages woven into the script that it is amazing. The visual effects are outstanding; the acting is amazing; and the message timeless. While, there were several outstanding concepts that can relate to developing your business and maintaining the entrepreneurial mindset,  I only want to focus on a few I found most profound today.

Entrepreneurs must have vision and be able “to see” what the average person does not see.

The inhabitants of Pandora (Navi) continually refer to “seeing the forest”, or “seeing another person”. This concept means to look beyond the surface and see what the average person can not, and does not, see. It essentially means to “see into”.

Entrepreneurs must be diligent and determined to “see into” their business and understand those things hidden to the average human eye.

Entrepreneurs must transition their focus from the natural world, to the dream world.

At one point in the movie, Jake Sully awakes from his Avatar capsule with this thought: “Everything is backwards now, like out there is the true world and in here is the dream”. Profound! His dream world, was now his reality and his reality his dream world.

Entrepreneurs must live and walk in their dreams until they become more real than the non-dream.

Entrepreneurs must not let what others think of their ability to be successful in fulfilling their dreams influence their pursuit of those dreams.

Throughout the movie the inhabitants of Pandora (Navi) continually taunt Jake Sully’s Avatar by calling him a “dream-walker” and doubting the ability of a “dream-walker” to be able “to see” into the forest well enough to understand it. Jake Sully’s determination, however proves them wrong, and he keeps working and seeking to understand the ways of the Pandora until he does “see” as they do.

Entrepreneurs must not let the “naysayers” or the opinions of others influence them in abandoning the pursuit of the vision they have for their business.

If you haven’t seen this movie – I highly recommend it. I would encourage you to not watch it as an average movie goer, but to watch it through the eyes of an entrepreneur.

If you have seen it, please leave some comments below and let me know your thoughts.  Were there any entrepreneurial “ah-ha” moments for you?  What were they?

PS.  Re-Tweets are appreciated. 

RESTRICT ACCESS TO YOUR VIDEOS

When I was getting ready to launch my FREE 7 day video series on Unleashing Success to subscribers of my newsletter, I set out on a search to figure out how I could “hide” the videos on my blog page without going through the hassle of uploading them to my host server through FTP software.

In doing so, I found that uploading to public video sharing sites like YouTube, Viddler, Tangle, etc presented its own set of challenges.  I didn’t want folks who were visiting my channel on these sites to “stumble upon” my subscription based videos and be able to view them without subscribing or opting in; and I didn’t want to limit the number of people who I could share the “private” videos with.

So…off I went to find the answer!!!  And, wouldn’t you know it…my search led me to discovering an “easy as pie” solution available through Viddler called “Secret URL”s.

I was so excited about this cool find that I had to share it right away!!

So, I put together this step by step video tutorial to show you exactly how it is done.

This is WAY COOL….check it out!

Click here to view the embedded video.

Is that completely awesome or what?

Now, as a “BONUS”  I prepared a PDF with the step by step instructions.  You can download it by clicking the link below:

Download Instructions for Protecting Video Content on Your Blog

If you found this video tutorial helpful, then you ABSOLUTELY MUST do TWO THINGS!!!

1.  Leave me some comments and let me know how it helped you.

2.  Share the value with your network…so Re-Tweet me and share this post with your social networks.

Helping You Succeed!