The Thank You Economy Brainstorming Event

Attended

Type:Discussion

When:Wednesday, March 30, 2011 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Where:Mosaic Coffeehouse, Seattle

Event Fee:Free

Pro Members:Free

ProVIP Members:Free

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Event description

"We are in a world where word of mouth travels more quickly and holds more power than it ever has before." from "The Thank You Economy" by Gary Vaynerchuck

Success in this economy still depends on cultivating relationships which can now be taken to new levels with technology and social media (for lack of a better term).

Business revolutionary Gary Vaynerchuk inspired and challenged us at the Innovators Series last week. Join us to discuss, take apart and implement what of the ‘Thank You Economy’ works for us as indie business owners. "The Thank You Economy" book is provocative and designed to inspire, keep us on our toes, and propel us to be the best we can be in our life's work.

Here is Last week's event: http://biznik.com/events/innovators-the-thank-you-economy Gary’s latest creation: http://tv.winelibrary.com/

And Media consulting now too. http://vaynermedia.com/

We can blend Old world caring and service with New world technology to thrive in our businesses.

Attendees can expect to...

Learn where wild man and intuitive, 60 million dollar business owner - Gary Vaynerchuck sees Social Media is and where it is going

Discover how to cultivate long term relationships that support your bottom line.

Learn what scalability is and learn free methods to implement it.

Brainstorm what methods could work for you in break out groups

Be inspired to achieve first class results

Top reasons you should attend...

Determine the best method of using social media for your business – it is unique to you and your business.

Be reminded of ‘what works’ in your business and become re-inspired to cultivate your best talents

Learn what 'scalability' is and discover if it can really happen for your small business.

As a scientist, artist, researcher and lover of travel, I combine the alchemy of Joyful living with heart and the metaphysics of mind science to support my clients. Vedic astrology is a powerful system to assist you on your path to enlightenment or life

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Learn more about your host, Kathleen Whalen MS AOM.

Your Hosts

Kathleen Whalen MS AOM

Vedic astrologer

Seattle, Washington
Kristy Swanson

Leadership and Life Coaching

Kirkland, Washington

3 Bizniks attended this event

Laila Atallah

Career Counselor

Seattle, Washington
Mitch Roberts

WineSaints.com

Bothell, Washington
Steven Sieden

Event Producer, Writer

Seattle, Washington

Discuss this event

Posted by Pete DiSantis, Seattle, Washington | Mar 28, 2011

I would love to and cannot this week. Please give me a heads up for the next time.

Thanks for doing this.

ciao, P>}
Posted by Steven Sieden, Seattle, Washington | Mar 28, 2011

I saw Gary V speak on Sat night @ Third Place Books, and I like what he was doing so much that I emailed him from the audience @ 7:16. Later, I spoke to him when he was signing books. At 7:59, I received a personal email from Gary thanking me for attending and writing to him. Now, that's the way the world should work in my opinion.

I was so impressed that I emailed his publisher, and they are sending me a review copy of his book. Writing for Examiner.com has perks. http://biznik.com/events/examinercom-writing-articles-for-yourself-others-and-getting-paid
Posted by Kathleen Whalen MS AOM, Seattle, Washington | Mar 28, 2011

That is great to hear that @Garyvee responded like that Steven. We welcome your ideas on Gary's talk and your impressions on the book.

Sorry we will miss you Pete, if we have another discussion, we will include you on the list.

Kristy Swanson, our co-host also wrote a Biznik article and a blog post about her initial impressions of the Gary Vee talk.
Check out her article here : http://biznik.com/articles/relationships-rule-in-social-media

For those of you who attended the event, what was one or two of your biggest take aways? Let's get the discussion rolling online, too.

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Posted by Laila Atallah, Seattle, Washington | Mar 28, 2011

Really looking forward to attending this with you two and a bunch of other fab Biznikians.
Posted by Danny Bronski, Seattle, Washington | Mar 29, 2011

I guess I am obligating myself to finish the book before Wednesday morning! I look forward to discussing it.

Trademark Lawyer, Technology Lawyer - Danny Bronski
Posted by Kathleen Whalen MS AOM, Seattle, Washington | Mar 29, 2011

It will be a great discussion Danny, since Gary Vee brings up so many provocative insights. Finish what you can of the book, we have plenty to cover tomorrow.

Front and center questions will be around how are we currently using these concepts and how can we implement them to improve our indie businesses.

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Posted by Kathleen Whalen MS AOM, Seattle, Washington | Mar 29, 2011

There are at least 3 people who will be breezing in at 11am if they can make it. All are welcome! We will be breaking into groups at 11am, so come on by.

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Posted by Steven Sieden, Seattle, Washington | Mar 29, 2011

Although I saw Gary speak and spoke with him afterward, my copy of his book just arrived on my doorstep via FedEx this afternoon. Guess I've got some reading to do tonight.
Posted by Kathleen Whalen MS AOM, Seattle, Washington | Mar 29, 2011

There is still plenty to discuss just from the lecture alone! We are looking forward to your contributions and assessments, Steven just from the lecture and what you have pondered since.

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Posted by Libby Tucker, Seattle, Washington | Mar 30, 2011

I won't be able to make it either - I just saw this event this morning, but if you do one in future, I'll be one of the first to sign up. Thanks Kathleen by the way for the chocolate at Theo's! Have a great discussion today everyone!
Posted by Kathleen Whalen MS AOM, Seattle, Washington | Mar 30, 2011

Nice to have you join Doug!

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Posted by Kathleen Whalen MS AOM, Seattle, Washington | Mar 30, 2011

OKAY For all those interested in the follow up event - MONDAY April 18 at 11:30 am is the current slated time (I will shoot for Mosaic again)

MOST important: You get to decide what we cover. We will see what is hottest and most interesting topics in class today. Plus, Your posts here or at the Innovators event can determine what we cover on the 18th.
What struck you from the lecture or book or from just watching one episode of the dailygrape www.dailygrape.com ?

What is your biggest obstacle to creating your best social media presence and maintaining your great current relationships?

Let's have a power hour and Teach in. There is a lot of talent that attended the Innovators event - step forward you marketers, social media folk, digital organizers; let's have YOU present some of your best ideas for the next class. What do you guys think?

Thats true collaboration.

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Posted by Douglas Snider, Mukilteo, Washington | Mar 30, 2011

Kristy and Kathleen - excellent event, very thought provoking dialogue. Here's the link to that free QR code generation site you asked me to post: http://zxing.appspot.com/generator. Thanks for sponsoring the event.
Posted by Kerri Wood, Kirkland, Washington | Mar 31, 2011

Will there be another one. I wish I could have gone to this.
Posted by Laila Atallah, Seattle, Washington | Mar 31, 2011

Thank you Kathleen and Kristy -- I really enjoyed today's event and am looking forward to next one (on April 18th)!

I left feeling energized, and with some great ideas. I really enjoyed hearing from everyone around the table. It was helpful just to get a sense of people's businesses, and what their social media questions/challenges/strategies are.

Met some great Biznik people, as always.
Posted by Laila Atallah, Seattle, Washington | Mar 31, 2011

Mitch: I just got a chance to visit your website. It. Is. AWESOME!!! Great videos, with total 'tude. I'm jealous. I would love to have a site that offered so much content and interest, and looks good, too. Congrats!
Posted by Mitch Roberts, Bothell, Washington | Mar 31, 2011

Thanks, Laila It was a pleasure meeting you and I look forward seeing everyone again and hopefully a few more on the 18th.
Posted by Kathleen Whalen MS AOM, Seattle, Washington | Mar 31, 2011

Thanks everyone for such a stimulating discussion, it was great to brainstorm with you. I was impressed with all the high value business owners in the room. Thank you Kristy for your co-host support and great articles on relationships and how they relate to this new Thank You economy- check out her Biznik article guys.

Lailah, your questions were insightful and kept things moving.

Doug, keep on doing such great work and thanks for posting the 'smart code' for all of us.

Mitch keep on creating such great content at the Wine Saints.

Steve thanks for stirring the pot.

Please let me know how you are implementing ideas from the class.

To the next brainstorming Thank You Economy Event!

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Posted by Kathleen Whalen MS AOM, Seattle, Washington | Mar 31, 2011

The NEXT

Thank You Economy Brainstorming Event is Monday April 18 at 11:30am.

(Location to be announced in central Seattle.)

See you all there!

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Posted by Kristy Swanson, Kirkland, Washington | Mar 31, 2011

Thank you everyone for a great event! It's really helpful to be able to bounce ideas around with other Bizniks, especially about this big whirlwind thing called social media! It was great meeting you all, and I look forward to connecting at a future event!