On book reviews, guest posts, and giving

by ANNIE on February 20, 2010

SocialMedia101
Earlier this week I was fortunate enough to receive a pre-release copy of Chris Brogan’s new book, Social Media 101, to play around with, and have recorded a quick review as a guest post on The Ren Men Show. Grant Peelle and Alan Ledford have a fantastic show about lifestyle design, real estate, self-education, and all sorts of other inspiring entrepreneurial topics. They’re professional, always-learning, and a little goofy – perfect.

I was honored to submit the review for their audience to watch. Go check it out! And while you’re there, say hello to Grant and Alan and stick around for a little bit. You won’t regret it.

Annie Sorensen Ren Men Book Review

Also, if you’ve recently landed here, on AnnieSorensen.com, from Grant and Alan’s site, welcome! Thanks for visiting. Please, take a look around, and feel free to leave a comment and let me know what I can do to help you to live your very best life, every day.

Finally, guest posts; let’s chat about those for a second. I LOVE submitting to the blogs of those who have a similar mission, are dedicated to providing great content to the world, and care about building professional, fun, and purposeful relationships. What do they always say, you only become a success yourself once you’ve helped many others find success first? I often don’t know where the posts will be, or what new folks I’ll meet, but several of my goals consistently surround giving and submitting content to the sites of others. I think it’s that important.

So, what do you think of guest posts? Do them often? Worry about giving away too much? Do you enjoy giving away content for free, the “go-giver” mentality?

  • I've never done a guest post yet, but I really am a huge believer in moving the free bar up. It does all come back and much more. Holding back all is lack mentality. There's a line to draw, sure, but most marketers don't give enough in fear they'll lose a sale.

    What's exciting is that marketing on the Internet is in its infancy. The very best method to market here hasn't even been revealed yet.
  • bloggerandy
    Well we all know that if we want to be interesting, we have to have something valuable to talk about. If you are a major-league player in your field, content should come easy anyway. I see nothing wrong with giving a little away for the purpose of conversation, I mean after all, that is what it's all about.
  • Yup! However, I think giving away content is for minor AND major league players alike. Yeah?
  • Sam
    I love em.

    if you got any advice for students, you know where to find me.
  • Advice for students on... ?

    :)
  • Good review Annie and nice video. I'm still looking to do a guest post, I don't see myself doing it any time soon though, I have a lot to improve in my blogging.
    I think guest post is good, it helps you build reputation and I don't think is never too much, and I like the "go-giver" mentality
  • Why not guest post now? I'm no where near perfectly polished, most aren't ever...you have to start somewhere! Go out there and get it!
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