Social! Transforming Online Connections into Offline Relationships

THOMAS J. FOX

SOCIAL! Transforming Online Connections Into Offline Relationships

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My Social Journey

Started on MySpace.

Had #1 poetry blog.

Released books.

Promoted via radio tour;

England.

Invited to develop drug

rehabilitation program for the

city of Leeds.

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My ‘Social’ Journey

Hello Twitter

Connected with dozens of

Western Massachusetts people.

Had my AH-HA moment

Collaborated with people

around the world to develop

local projects.

Connected with people within

my industry, the news media,

and beyond.

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Hellooooo Twitter!

Many people fail to understand their profile alone isn’t a marketing tool.

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Social media allows you to connect with people you may otherwise never had the opportunity to meet.

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Taking connections offline is where the tire meets the road!

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It’s amazing when you actually meet someone in person for the first time.

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Having tons of followers is no different than having a drawer full of business cards!

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Relationship Building Is Valuable

• The relationships you build through networking all have the possibility of

evolving into opportunities – some professional, others personal.

– The most important thing you need to know about networking is that

it can be a slow process.

• Relationships take time.

– You have to build trust and allow people the opportunity to

understand the value you represent.

• Like planting a seed and watching it grow into a healthy tree.

Western MAFrom the most-likely never to be released Surviving A Tough Economy by Thomas Fox and Nunzio Bruno.

Ain’t No Business…

• Networking is just like any muscle in your body.

– You have to work it out to get the most out of it.

• You’re a brand. And like popular brands, you have to position yourself

toward your audience.

• Taking the time to simply talk with people is an invaluable investment that

has far-reaching results.

• Business has to take a back seat when building relationships.

– Honest conversation and care is genuinely felt by others, and it is

something not commonly experienced on a daily basis.

Western MAFrom the most-likely never to be released Surviving A Tough Economy by Thomas Fox and Nunzio Bruno.

Engage!

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Networking 101Western MA

Get together!

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Whatcha Doin’?

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Help me, help you!

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Questions?

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Thank You

THOMAS J. FOX

Phone: 413-330-5254Email: thomfox@thomfox.comTwitter: @ThomasJFox