If You Don’t Use Social Media Marketing Now, You’ll Hate Yourself Later

by Josh Garcia on June 11, 2010

Social Media Marketing

If you are a business owner, I hope that I really get to open up your eyes today.

My question to you is – Are you taking advantage of Social Media Marketing?

Yes, you are probably hearing it and thinking that social media is just a buzz word. Let me tell you that it is a tool that will take your business to a whole new level.

The power of social media allows you to connect with your audience and build relationships much faster than any other marketing tool.

As a business owner you were not capable 5 years ago reaching out to your customers like you can today. Thanks for social media sites like Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, LinkedIn, and blogs allows you to reach to a much greater audience.

Do you know what is happening to traditional methods of marketing? They are fading away slowly!

I know you are hearing it just like I am that newspaper company circulation is decreasing every single month. In some areas newspaper companies shutdown.

How about television? It’s decreasing as well!

What is happening? Most individuals are going to Facebook, Twitter, or MySpace to get their information. If your prospect are hanging out in Social Media sites. Shouldn’t you be there as well with them!

I know that some of you business owners that are reading this are probably saying I don’t have enough time to even visit any social media sites with my schedule.

Here is something to consider…Your prospect are hanging out in social media sites and they are your future customers.

Watch this video so you can see the power of Social Media. After watching it you’ll want to start thinking about a marketing plan.

So…Are you ready for Social Media Marketing?

The great news is that it is not to late to get your presence out in Social Media.

Here is what I’m going to offer in a couple of days…I will be accepting only a few people that I will work with to gain an online  presence using Social Media marketing.

Social Media is only going to get larger. You might as well get a piece of it!

To Your Success,

Josh Garcia

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{ 38 comments… read them below or add one }

Jerome Ratliff June 11, 2010 at 1:53 pm

That’s a great video of how important social media marketing is. The reach is just unbelievable.

It comes down to this, Social Media Marketing is HUGE. My advice is the same as yours…”Don’t waste one more minute. Get out there, do it, and do it right.”

Hey….the song got me pretty pumped too.

Thanks buddy,
Jerome Ratliff

P.S. Have a great weekend.
.-= Jerome Ratliff´s last blog ..Shut up and Show Me the Results – Network Marketer’s Biggest Mistake =-.

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Josh Garcia June 11, 2010 at 2:06 pm

Hi Jerome,

When I saw that video it confirmed what I’m doing with Social Media Marketing. Anyone not tapping into it will be wondering what happened?

Have a great weekend!

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Michael T. Makahamadze June 11, 2010 at 1:55 pm

Hi Josh,

Thanks for the great post my friend.

Social media is truly a remarkable way to be marketing your business, and I agree, every business owner should have a presence there.

Unfortunately, the way most people do it is just so depressing……I am saying this coming from a perspective where my social media accounts are slammed with people’s offers and everything they want me to try out. This is NOT the way to market. At least, I would personally not consider such offers.

Social Media Marketing is definitely the way to go, but only if it is done right. It’s all about building value at the end of the day. Offer me something that I find valuable and I will definitely be interested.

Throwing your offer immediately to everyone you befriend is not the way to do it.

Thanks for the post Josh. I always enjoy reading your posts.

Michael
.-= Michael T. Makahamadze´s last blog ..Are You A Struggling Home Business Owner……Here’s How To Guarantee Your Network Marketing Success =-.

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Josh Garcia June 11, 2010 at 2:08 pm

Hi Michael,

There is a right way and there is a wrong way of marketing with Social Media. Those that know how to market will reap the benefits. Those that don’t will piss off a lot of people. :)

Have a great weekend!

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Hector Cuevas June 11, 2010 at 2:14 pm

Hey Josh.. Great post

I gotta agree with Michael.. the way most people are approaching this very powerful marketing medium is laughable. They don’t understand the power it has – and what it can do for their business.

Social Media is here and it’s here to stay
thanks for sharing bro

talk soon
Hector Cuevas
.-= Hector Cuevas´s last blog ..Quick Email Marketing Tips To Increase Your Email Open Rates =-.

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Josh Garcia June 11, 2010 at 6:17 pm

Hi Hector,

The people that approach social media with a shot gun approach don’t have a clue what they are doing. True professionals build relationships first.

Have a great weekend!

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Ryan June 11, 2010 at 2:16 pm

Hi Josh,

An amazing video with a pretty catchy tune ;)

Social media has grown like no other communicative medium; the video’s stats prove this. If you’re not using it to create a brand your job is going to be that much more difficult.

Thanks for sharing the inspiration!

Ryan
.-= Ryan´s last blog ..The Top 8 Tips For Building Dogged Persistence =-.

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Josh Garcia June 11, 2010 at 6:27 pm

Hi Ryan,

If a business owner is not taping into social media. They are going to be left behind and wonder what happened.

Have a great weekend!

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Chris Bernardo June 11, 2010 at 3:47 pm

Josh,

Social Media is part of my daily routine , in fact i find it of such importance i even had some of the things i do on Social Media sites outsourced. Catchy tune on the video!!!
.-= Chris Bernardo´s last blog ..Headlines to Avoid in Email Marketing =-.

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Josh Garcia June 11, 2010 at 6:28 pm

Hi Chris,

You are a smart guy!

Have a great weekend!

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Milena June 11, 2010 at 4:15 pm

Josh, you once again pointed extremely important thing..
As for me, social media is my base. Its my favorite strategy, there are no better places on the net for branding and getting the highest score. Of course, many people use it, unfortunately the wrong way and keep loosing precious time.

But, fortunately, there are people like you to show them the right way.

Stay great,
Milena

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Josh Garcia June 11, 2010 at 6:30 pm

Hi Milena,

Social Media can be dangerous if you use it for playing. That is why it is required to set up a time limit to accomplish the goals.

Have a great weekend!

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Eric McMillan June 11, 2010 at 4:58 pm

Hey Josh,
I do as much as is necessary on social media, which from that vid seems to be quite a bit. Those were some pretty amazing stats on there and really puts the popularity and ability to be a huge part of society in perspective.

Great stuff,
Eric
.-= Eric McMillan´s last blog ..I Finally Discovered The Secret To Easy Biz Opp Success! =-.

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Josh Garcia June 11, 2010 at 6:31 pm

Hi Eric,

That video will open your eyes!

Have a great weekend!

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Twila Jacobs June 11, 2010 at 6:22 pm

Hi Josh,

Those are some amazing stats on the video…liked the music too!

I’m agreeing with Michael and Hector. Slamming someone with offers before you even have the chance to get to know someone is just not going to work. I never click a link someone sends me that I just became friends with. It’s just plain spamming!

Have a great weekend,
Twila
.-= Twila Jacobs´s last blog ..How To Make Your Blog Comments ‘Nest’ =-.

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Josh Garcia June 11, 2010 at 6:34 pm

Hi Twila,

Individuals that use the shot gun approach clearly don’t know what they are doing. I don’t put my focus on those individuals. I don’t let them bother. I focus on what’s working.

Have a great weekend!

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Steve Shoemaker June 11, 2010 at 7:53 pm

Man Josh that video brought some powerful points to light. I guess I spend so much time on social media sites I have become kind of jaded or just indifferent to the enormous potential here. This video made me really step back and think about the big picture. I needed a jolt like that thank you that really got me motivated to really work harder!

Steve Shoemaker
.-= Steve Shoemaker´s last blog ..Home Business Leads A Conversation =-.

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Josh Garcia June 14, 2010 at 2:11 pm

Hi Steve,

I think that video is really going to open the eyes of everyone. Those who take advantage of it now, will reap the benefits!

Have a great day!

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Marcus Baker June 11, 2010 at 8:30 pm

Hi Josh,

Saw that video ages ago and it was good to be reminded of the importance of social media again. It is fascinating how differently people look for information these days and unless we leverage that we stand to lose out. Great post.

Enjoy your weekend.

~Marcus
.-= Marcus Baker´s last blog ..How To Personally Sponsor Over 200 Reps in Five Months | MLM Tips =-.

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Josh Garcia June 14, 2010 at 2:17 pm

Hi Marcus,

If a business owner is not using social media as a tool. They will be left behind and wonder how did their competition scooped up all the business.

Have a great day!

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Tristram Lodge June 12, 2010 at 2:18 am

Hi Josh,

Cool video and sound track, you can’t beat a bit of Fat Boy Slim!

Social media allows you to connect with people from in over the world which makes it so much easier to build a global business.

During the last 5 years the world has got smaller wouldn’t you say?

Thanks for sharing this great info.

Tristram Lodge
.-= Tristram Lodge´s last blog ..Day 4: What My Son Has Taught Me About MLM – Determination =-.

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Josh Garcia June 14, 2010 at 2:19 pm

Hi Tristram,

This is a great tool to connect with people all over. Now, if a business wanted to do business globally it can with social media.

Have a great day!

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Murlu June 12, 2010 at 3:12 am

I’ve been using social media more and more simply because it can help build your authority and influence online. If a client sees that you’re very active online, I believe they’re more likely to trust your judgment and see that you care about the community.
.-= Murlu´s last blog ..Candy, RPGs and Pokemon: What I Learned About Business =-.

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Josh Garcia June 14, 2010 at 2:20 pm

Hi Murlu,

Social Media is great way to build authority online. Not to mention it creates a buzz for your business as well.

Have a great day!

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Wayne Wu June 12, 2010 at 7:47 am

Hey Josh,

Thanks for sharing that great video. Yeah! Fat Boy Slim really pumps. It’s just amazing how fast this medium, powered by the internet has come of age. I found it really interesting that the fastest growing group on Facebook is 50 – 70 year olds – it’s great to see it being embraced by the whole world. But as Michael T. said it, there’s a right way and a wrong way to do it with Social Media.

Live Large,
Wayne
.-= Wayne Wu´s last blog ..4 Key Principles To Attracting Quality MLM Leads =-.

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Josh Garcia June 14, 2010 at 2:25 pm

Hi Wayne,

Using social media is just like any other tool to use for marketing. There are right way to blog and wrong way to blog. As long as you don’t focus on the folks that are doing it wrong. You are ahead of the pack!

Have a great day!

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Yadvinder Singh June 12, 2010 at 11:48 pm

Hey Josh,
That is great insight on how social media works. No doubt Facebook and Twitter are the 2 top ranked sites in the world. There is a great potential in form of social media and we are losing lot of money on the table if we are not tapping in to it.

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Josh Garcia June 14, 2010 at 2:32 pm

Hi Yadvinder,

Most individuals are using social media to have fun which there is nothing wrong with it. But why not capitalize from it since it’s the hottest thing right now!

Have a great day!

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Sherman Smith June 13, 2010 at 1:04 pm

Great post Josh!

This was a great video on “socialnomics”. I had no idea that social media was this popular. As a matter of fact, I have no idea why any business owner would not want to use social media to market their business in this day and age. It has so many ways that will benefit them for little to no cost.

Keep the great posts coming

Sherman
.-= Sherman Smith´s last blog ..80/20 RULE: WHO YOU SHOULD FOCUS ON IN YOUR BUSINESS =-.

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Josh Garcia June 14, 2010 at 2:33 pm

Hi Sherman,

That is correct for little or no cost at all! You can tap to another avenue of communication.

Have a wonderful day!

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Jordan Schultz June 14, 2010 at 11:54 am

Josh,

WOW… that video pretty much says it all… People need to realize that the internet is no longer the Future… IT’S the PRESENT… GET on board my friends.

My Dad even has a Facebook account, and he barely knows how to add a phone number to his cell-phone! haha

Jordan Schultz
~Social-Media Specialist~
.-= Jordan Schultz´s last blog ..How I Doubled My Blog Traffic In A Single Month In Less Than 60 Minutes A Week =-.

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Josh Garcia June 14, 2010 at 2:35 pm

Hi Jordan,

It is amazing that the fastest growing group is 50-70 on Facebook. I know you are doing your part of taking advantage of it.

Have a wonderful day!

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Dwayne Huggins June 14, 2010 at 6:35 pm

Awesome video Josh

We have to move with the times or we will be left behind.

Social media is our new face!

Dwayne
.-= Dwayne Huggins´s last blog ..Facebook Friends, Why do You Add Me? =-.

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Josh Garcia June 15, 2010 at 8:34 am

Hi Dwayne,

That video clearly shows that if someone is not building a presence in social media. They are missing out! Social Media is not going anywhere.

Have a great day!

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Derek Alvarez June 15, 2010 at 3:27 pm

Thanks for sharing that video, Josh.

Those are definitely some eye-opening stats!
.-= Derek Alvarez´s last blog ..Jerome Ratliff shares his story on mindset… =-.

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Josh Garcia June 15, 2010 at 4:16 pm

Hi Derek,

That video is awesome!

Have a great day!

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Mark Meir June 17, 2010 at 12:45 pm

Thanks Josh, some really useful info in the post. Just book marked it with onlywire. Look forward to reading more of your posts.

Cheers,
Mark
.-= Mark Meir´s last blog ..MLM Sponsoring and How to find Prospects =-.

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Josh Garcia June 17, 2010 at 2:18 pm

Hi Mark,

Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

Glad to know you enjoyed it! Thanks for bookmarking it with Onlywire. :)

Have a great day!

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