{E19} How To Network Online and Offline (and grow your business!) with Alaia Williams Alaia Williams joins me to talk all things networking today- both online and offline and how the internet has changed the trajectory of her business, why she wants to give the internet a big hug :), and how many of her business relationships have “ignited” online. I LOVE this subject as someone who spends so much time online and connecting with people from all over the world and want to hear from you. How are you building relationships online? Tweet me using #IgniteOnline @SandySidhu. What You’ll Learn In This Podcast How to take online relationships offline and vice versa Why you should look to your social networks and start reaching out to people..(don’t be afraid to talk to people!) How to maximize on in-person events through hashtags. Expand your network to build relationships, get clients and be a better business owner…. Click To Tweet Resources Mentioned At The Helm Thrive Hive Live Hashtags to Handshakes About Alaia Williams Alaia Willaims has been called The Small Biz Swiss Army knife, but is probably best known for the company she has run for the last seven crazy years, One Organized Business. She is passionate about connecting people with the resources they need to grow and thrive. Connect with her @alaiawilliams.
{E16} The Power Of Online Communities: Business Growth, Relationship Building & Micro-Economies In this episode of the Business Ignite Show, I talk about the power of online communities and how they are integral to developing your business online. Why communities? They are perfect way to build relationships, work on the know/like/trust factor and tap into micro-economies. I also talk about “drive by” link dropping vs engagement, getting out of the echo chamber and where to find these communities online. What You’ll Learn In This Podcast How to find communities online Drive By vs Interaction: Why this won’t win you any business Echo chamber vs Interested Based and the power of the micro-economy The Power Of Online Communities: Business Growth, Relationship Building and Micro-Economies… Click To Tweet Sites & Resources Mentioned Thrive Hive Those4Girls (G+ community) Episode 1: Overcoming Facebook Overwhelm with The Stacey Harris Episode 10: Growing Your List Massively In 2014 with Staci Ann
