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Actually the user-base and workings of Facebook has changed dramatically since they "opened up" their network. You no longer have to subscribe to a specific network as mentioned in the article. And you are not limited to only talking to people in a given network, you can reach out to anyone (although on Facebook the majority of people have their profiles set as private).

And it is now estimated that as many as 40-50% of the users of sites like Facebook and MySpace are over the age of 30.

I totally agree and I like your ideas about revenue and click-thru on YouTube/Google.

This topic reminds me of what Seth Godin talked about in The Big Red Fez about having the "banana" on every page. I think it's a huge missed opportunity and a more beneficial use of the copyright owners time and energy.

This is great Karrie! A former colleague of mine set out on his own and his site is TOTALLY what you are talking about! I have often wondered what his clients think when they realize it's just him behind the "we" and his big fancy-schmancy corporate office is the guest room in his house. Seriously - why say you have a "headquarters" when you could never hold a client meeting there without totally blowing your cover?

I am tying myself to the branding of my company from the get-go and although it's a little scary, I know in the end it's what will set me apart. That and the fact that my cats are quite talented business-folk but that's a whole 'nother story! ;)

Great advice and a fun way to remember the cardinal rules of marketing!

I have a conflict so I need to cancel. I would love to attend a future offering and hope that photos are posted on BizNik to see people's creativity!

Improving my ability to set boundaries is my goal for 2008. I like the tip about making the strategic list and if it doesn't fall under that list, saying no. Thanks for the article!

Would love to attend if you do this another time!

I'm so, so glad I attended this informative workshop! I left with much more confidence about what I've already been doing and, most importantly, how to proceed from here. If Bryan offers this again, I highly recommend people make the time to attend!

Looks like I can make it after all! :)

I would love to attend this but I have a prior commitment on the 15th. If you are offering this workshop again, I am definitely interested!