So let’s say that you’ve put the time and effort into building a social network online and off. Other than knowing more people, and possibly getting a bit more business, can you do any amazing things by knowing more people? YES! Here are three examples from the Detroit area of people who were able (or are doing) amazing things because of the social network they’ve built. Hopefully you’ll get inspired to try some new things too!
Winning Based on Social Network Support
This past spring, several teams, representing different cities, set out for Austin in brand new Chevys with hopes of winning an epic Tweetup for their city. While the teams had missions to accomplish, and gained points for successful missions, what put the winning team over the top was all the support from their social networks back home (which also gained them points). The Detroit team (Dave Murray, Brandon Chesnutt, Henry Balanon and Audrey Walker) crushed the competition. Yes, they completed the most missions and their content was hilarious. But what put them head and shoulders above the rest was the number of tweets, shares and mentions that their social network in Detroit gave them.
Dave Peckens recently entered the Crackberry Idol competition where contestants advanced to the next round based on votes from their supporters. Dave is the Crackberry Idol and he won a trip to San Fancisco to attend the Blackberry Developers Conference (plus a new Blackberry). Dave won based on the votes his social network was able to give him, beating out the rest (oh, and his videos were the best too).
Asking for Support
Becks Davis blogs about events and places of interest in Detroit with her blog Detroit Moxie. Becks is currently in a competition to become a paid blogger for NatureMade SAM-e complete supplements. To get to the next round, Becks need to be in the Top 20 and is being supported in her effort by the social network she’s built (Please vote for Becks!).
What Amazing Things Can You Do?
Spending the time and effort to build a social network has let these people do amazing things. The support their social networks gave them (and gives them) helps them do things they couldn’t do alone.
What amazing things can you do with your social network?
(photo by spettacolopuro)