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Seth Godin on social networking and how to do it right




Inc. 5000 Conference in Washington DC - September 19, 2008

25 Comments on “Seth Godin on social networking and how to do it right”

  1. #1 chm97chm97
    on Nov 1st, 2009 at 8:54 pm

    Simon Edhouse - how not to negotiate

    “Networking that matters is, helping people achieve their goals.”

    That is the best phrase I have ever heard on networking. It is the basis of online and offline networking.

    GREAT VIDEO. Big Thanks!

  2. #2 VincentJCameron
    on Nov 3rd, 2009 at 2:56 am

    Communication skills from Simon Edhouse

    its nice to see others sharing some useful content. 5* Thanks for sharingVincent Cameron

  3. #3 cbsmooth13
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 10:40 pm

    LOL! :)

  4. #4 RRH25
    on Nov 7th, 2009 at 6:45 am

    Communication skills from Simon Edhouse

    Thanks Seth! You nobody.

  5. #5 cbsmooth13
    on Nov 9th, 2009 at 10:08 pm

    Communication skills from Simon Edhouse

    that’s an incredibly myopic opinion. he’s not marketing this video. his social media site squidoo is incredibly popular. and the principals he describes are right on. they’re are few people more qualified to talk about social networking.

  6. #6 bestonlineresults
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 7:59 pm

    Negotiation skills and securing free work

    Love the glasses! I need to get some. I am not sure if I agree with the last 15 seconds of your commentary.

  7. #7 michellesblog
    on Nov 11th, 2009 at 11:01 am

    How to network by Simon Edhouse

    This is very true. What can be hard is getting clients and upper management to buy into it.

  8. #8 SterlingSadler
    on Nov 12th, 2009 at 8:14 am

    Communication skills from Simon Edhouse

    Nice work. keep it up. mean time come for social media marketing for esteembpo**com eity

  9. #9 DoloresTripp
    on Nov 12th, 2009 at 6:26 pm

    Simon Edhouse’s guide to communicating by e-mail

    Nice try. Keep it up check out esteembpo + com for social media marketing. dfhdfh

  10. #10 packrellerey
    on Nov 15th, 2009 at 1:22 pm

    Simon Edhouse & free design work

    Nice try. Keep it up check out esteembpo + com for social media marketing. FHGFGYH

  11. #11 KraigPierson
    on Nov 18th, 2009 at 2:17 am

    Simon Edhouse’s guide to communicating by e-mail

    Nice try. Keep it up check out esteembpo + com for social media marketing. tfrugfh

  12. #12 MonroeOgden
    on Nov 20th, 2009 at 10:10 am

    Tips on relationship building from Simon Edhouse

    Nice work. keep it up. mean time come for social media marketing for esteembpo**com

  13. #13 edanlws
    on Nov 21st, 2009 at 6:04 am

    Nice work. keep it up. mean time come for social media marketing for esteembpo**com

  14. #14 RRH25
    on Nov 22nd, 2009 at 10:17 am

    Tips on relationship building from Simon Edhouse

    talks about social networking and he’s on 15k views on youtube….laughable really.

  15. #15 SunnyCool
    on Nov 25th, 2009 at 4:57 pm

    But if you go out of your way to connect say your unemployed friend with an employer you know, just for the sake of your friend. that’s basically what Seth is saying is real networking. It’s a different story all together.

  16. #16 PitterPatter100
    on Nov 26th, 2009 at 10:33 pm

    Simon Edhouse - how not to negotiate

    What’s with the ‘hissing’ sound and lubra lips right into the camera????

  17. #17 man1d2tran
    on Nov 27th, 2009 at 7:50 am

    How to network by Simon Edhouse

    He looks like that dancing guy from the Six Flags commercials.

  18. #18 dexter1673138
    on Nov 28th, 2009 at 9:20 pm

    Tips on relationship building from Simon Edhouse

    never thought of it that way
    I have a cat boarding business, so its hard to apply the same ad rules, I usually only see people once

  19. #19 marcelnz
    on Dec 1st, 2009 at 10:35 pm

    Tips on relationship building from Simon Edhouse

    you’re so right (as always) Seth
    I’m sick of ‘reading’ everything (i.e.) : twiiter facebook myspace and blogs here there and everywhere
    …ffs.
    I sooner have one or two ‘mentors’ and i think you know the answer to that one Seth.

  20. #20 stevewinbiz
    on Dec 4th, 2009 at 4:12 pm

    Negotiation skills and securing free work

    Despite many webinars and training on how to use social sites to make or break your business, I’m still getting direct sales pitch from new “friends” right off the bat!

  21. #21 makeadiapercake
    on Dec 6th, 2009 at 5:18 pm

    “provide real time connectivity to everyone around the world.”
    Yes a fact, but be real about it, we are trying to “sell” something.

  22. #22 faramarzh
    on Dec 6th, 2009 at 11:25 pm

    Tips on relationship building from Simon Edhouse

    Seth is not suggesting to give up connectivity. he’s telling you to connect with ppl who bring substance. real people who care and listen to you, and visa-versa. that has value, not hearing about a every stupid second of scobbles life!

  23. #23 faramarzh
    on Dec 7th, 2009 at 5:27 am

    Tips on relationship building from Simon Edhouse

    what connectivity? to hear about scobble taking a shit? scobble eating popcorn? scobble asking what movie to watch?

    Seth is absolutely right. it’s all superffiction. I have seen countless times people -no bodies- directing questions to certain popular figures and not get a reply. why? because it makes them feel as if they matter.

  24. #24 narbundi
    on Dec 7th, 2009 at 12:55 pm

    Tips on relationship building from Simon Edhouse

    Connectivity is important from a business point of view but only when it contributes to profitability.

    I think Seth is talking here from a purely business perspective and I agree that many people confuse simply adding large numbers of friends with effective business networking - the two are not the same thing and networking requires far more skill than just clicking the add button.

    For me the aim of social networking is to seek mutually beneficial long term relationships

  25. #25 rejuvenateyours
    on Dec 10th, 2009 at 12:32 pm

    Seth,
    I like your philosophy. To Avoid the fluff.
    Definitions of “friend” & “networking” is certainly being challenged. Your comments are consistent with others in the that “investment first” allows opportunity to create good relationships. The challenge is: 2 are eyeballing each other… both wondering if the other is sincere. who goes first? :) So the social networking tools today have a place for introductions? eBay has proven there’s a place where people can connect via the internet.

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