What's your Klout Score?

Hi All!


Have you checked your KLOUT score lately? I never really paid attention to my KlOUT score until recently. I started getting all these social media folks with 750 -140,000 followers on Twitter  following me. Now mind you I don't have more than 600 followers on any social media site. So I was wondering, What's going on?" I even asked a couple of folks why they were following me. Didn't get an answer. Then I started getting emails from Klout about the perks I was eligible for . So I went to KLOUT and checked my score. I had an amazing 45.55 score Right on!!!! I was up there with people who had a lot more influence (read followers) and were a lot better known. So you know I was smiling.


KLOUT own definition of what they measure: 

The Standard for Influence

Klout measures influence based on the ability to drive action, not potentially misleading metrics like follower or friend count. Klout has analyzed over 85 million people on major social networks, and is used by over 3000 brands and applications.

 The cards below are one of the perks I received from Moo.com I love their cards anyone so I had fun with these. Each card has a different piece of jewelry.

My KLOUT style is Networker http://klout.com/#/WireQueen/kloutstyle

At least they got that one right. Networking is something I can do with my eyes closed. Smile

What's your http://KLOUT.com score? Leave a comment with your score and what your influence is?


Michelle

Arizona Women's Conference Wrap up

The Arizona Women's Conference put on by the Arizona Business and Professional Women's Association was excellent. This was their first time out the gate and they excelled. 

Her Husband a policeman battled Cancer to a standstill and then was killed by an illegal immigrant

Sharon Michaels "Unlocking Your Prosperity Potential"

Vickie Sandler "Direct Your Energy"

 Cake Pops by "OMGanache"

I was so impressed by Lilly Ledbetter the namesake of President Obama's Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act in 2009 that I forgot to take her picture. She was awesome.

Put it on your calender for next year.

Michelle

Took A Break From Social Media

I had to take a break from social media. All those mindless platitudes and quotes to show how clever you can be were getting on my nerves. I like information I can use. Facebook may be the 300 pound gorilla in the room but it isn't paying my bills.  The endless changes are making it a job just to stay current without the resulting cash flow.

Notice how everyone's a social media expert these days. I'm in the beta group for everything Google rolls out. Yet, when I talk to these experts, they know less than I do. I'm almost getting to the point I don't want to go to networking events here in Arizona because most of the people who come are one of three professions, ie real estate, social media or a consultant. Notice none of them are producing anything. Although I did recently meet a charming young attorney whose practicing immigration and bankruptcy law which is near and dear to my heart as that's how I started out. I suggested she add business and go obtain certification in immigration by the American Bar Assocation. I hope she takes that free advice to heart.

I network like most people breathe, its second nature for me. You tell me you interested in turning waste into fuel, my mind will immediately go to sources for you to obtain the product as well as potential buyer. I had a woman once tell me I knew you were ill when you told me "I don't know". She went on to state she had never asked me a question I couldn't give her a resource for. I never thought about it until she told me that. Her comment made me realize what a resource person I am. I love knowledge for the sake of knowledge, an a voracious reader and information gather. I've prepped folks for encounters with other cultures both in the US and while they were overseas. More importantly my background in law and research makes me keep checking until I've confirmed the info to my satisfaction.

So now I'm setting down and putting pen to paper to monetize this skill as the new catch phrase goes. I'm not getting any younger and can't keep giving the info away. Smile

I haven't added any pictures because B'girl wasted nail polish remover on the laptop keyboard. Now I have to go buy another computer, a process I put up there with going to the dentist or the auto repair shop. That's what I'll be doing this weekend. Smile

Hope you have a great weekend.

Michelle

Networking 101

Hi All!

For those of you who are solo or mompreneur you know it can be lonely and isolating at the same time. We are all human and NEED human interaction. Now having said that I have been forcing myself to go to a networking or group gathering at least twice a week. This has been so beneficial. Not only has it gotten me out the house but it has enabled me to increase my knowledge base.

One of the most interesting questions posed was "What does networking mean toYou? Most of us thought it was greeting someone and giving them our card. The answer was a very resounding, NO. That's prospecting, not networking. So Dave Sherman who is an expert in networking and has three books out on the subject stated, "Networking is seeing how you can help someone and how they help You find the person you need to reach. He wanted us to think of how you can help someone else fulfill their need.

So here's my spin.

For me networking is sharing info and looking at my business from another pair of eyes. The sales come when people like you and what you do. You are the brand whether you are using your name or a company name. You are on stage at all times. If people like you they will be a drum major for your business even if they themselves have never used your services. This is why its important to build your relationships, but more importantly your reputation. Your reputation is everything. Guard it with you life.



When you have nothing else keep your reputation as nosebleed high as you can. You're human and will screw up. Don't run from the situation. Own up to it, apologize for it and tell them and try to do better. More, importantly, you go to the person and tell them don't left them "hear it in the street". Last but not least RETURN PHONE CALLS/EMAILS, even if you only saying I can't help you or handle that. You have just upped your credibility with that person. They will remember you, when something you can do comes along.


You want to be in business for the long haul, not the quick buck.

I Met a Real CSI

I attended the quarterly meeting of Networking Phoenix. Of Course, it was in Scottsdale.  The turnout was expected to be around 1200. I think they were closer to 1500, far surpassing the founder's expectations. This is one of the few networking organizations that can get the people out.

I met a real  CSI (Crime Scene Investigator) . She handles forensics in the lab. She was volunteering at the registration table. Her name is Michelle. Now you can meet her too.

SHARING FYI For Nonprofits

Macy's is having their big annual fashion show. Nonprofits can sell $10.00 tickets to the fashion show and keep the $10.00 from each ticket. Macy's want prospective customers in the house.

Contact your nearest Macy's for more info. The Macy's in Fashion Square here in Scottsdale, Arizona is having their show on Nov. 7, 2010. This is during or right after Scottsdale Fashion Week.

"If you do nothing you can't complain".


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