Ever been to a great party? (I hope so, if not – find one soon!) What made the party great? Good food? Good music? Probably the most important part of a good party is good people. People who you like and feel comfortable with make it easy to have a good time. Think of social media like a good party.
You arrive at the party.
Do you just start shouting at people? I hope not. You probably scan the room to see who is there and what they’re doing. You may start mingling and greeting people, listening to what people are saying in smaller conversations.
You find some interesting people.
You listen to the conversations and introduce yourself when they look up at you. You continue to listen, but speak up occasionally with good points that add to the overall conversation. You learn more about the people who are around you.
You start to dance.
The music gets a bit louder and people are starting to hit the dance floor. You grab a drink and dance with the people you’ve met. Everyone is having a great time.
Someone special catches your eye.
From across the room you notice someone really special who is looking directly at you. You make your way across the room and start up an engaging conversation that makes the time seem to fly.
You have a great time.
Social media is about being social. Meet new people, learn what they do and have engaging conversations. The more people you meet, the more great conversations you will have, and the more likely you will find business leads. Remember to have a great time!
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