Comments on: Social Networks and High Value Relationships http://relationshipintelligence.wordpress.com/2008/04/11/social-networks-and-high-value-relationships/ Research and insights on establishing and sustaining High-Value Relationships from Cathcart Institute, Inc. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:57:43 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Jason Van Orden http://relationshipintelligence.wordpress.com/2008/04/11/social-networks-and-high-value-relationships/#comment-19 Jason Van Orden Sat, 17 May 2008 17:24:49 +0000 http://relationshipintelligence.wordpress.com/?p=42#comment-19 This was an excellent and very timely post for the things I have been thinking about most lately. My mantra has become: <blockquote>"The most valuable asset you can and ever will establish for your business is a relationship with a community to loyal customers who look to you as a trusted ally."</blockquote> This relationship is based on trust. What I love about the social media age is that it gives us more tools than ever to establish that trust. This was an excellent and very timely post for the things I have been thinking about most lately. My mantra has become:

“The most valuable asset you can and ever will establish for your business is a relationship with a community to loyal customers who look to you as a trusted ally.”

This relationship is based on trust. What I love about the social media age is that it gives us more tools than ever to establish that trust.

]]> By: Steve Gavatorta http://relationshipintelligence.wordpress.com/2008/04/11/social-networks-and-high-value-relationships/#comment-10 Steve Gavatorta Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:23:43 +0000 http://relationshipintelligence.wordpress.com/?p=42#comment-10 Jim, Great blog on social media...you are the 2nd person I highly respect that is praising the virtues of Social Media Networks...the other is Ford Saeks. I met Ford and an now working with him to create a blog on my site and I have since added my information to several social media sites. It is good seeing you endorsing this new medium and providing valuable insights as well. As always, thanks for the great insights. Steve G Jim,

Great blog on social media…you are the 2nd person I highly respect that is praising the virtues of Social Media Networks…the other is Ford Saeks.
I met Ford and an now working with him to create a blog on my site and I have since added my information to several social media sites.
It is good seeing you endorsing this new medium and providing valuable insights as well.
As always, thanks for the great insights.
Steve G

]]> By: Mari http://relationshipintelligence.wordpress.com/2008/04/11/social-networks-and-high-value-relationships/#comment-8 Mari Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:20:51 +0000 http://relationshipintelligence.wordpress.com/?p=42#comment-8 Excellent points, Jim! As a relationship marketing expert myself, I'm really loving the move to more 'web 2.0' based business building. You're right on about trust: I believe, over time, with multiple touchpoints in little soundbites such as on Facebook, Twitter (micro-blogging), blogs, commenting and the likes, people get a feel for who we really are. Our authenticity (or lack thereof!) shines through in the "footprints" we leave behind in these various places. And then our prospects can be more at choice about whether they engage our services or not. Btw, I just joined your new relationship intelligence Facebook Group! :) I look forward to seeing what you have up your sleeve with your new book. Excellent points, Jim! As a relationship marketing expert myself, I’m really loving the move to more ‘web 2.0′ based business building.

You’re right on about trust: I believe, over time, with multiple touchpoints in little soundbites such as on Facebook, Twitter (micro-blogging), blogs, commenting and the likes, people get a feel for who we really are. Our authenticity (or lack thereof!) shines through in the “footprints” we leave behind in these various places. And then our prospects can be more at choice about whether they engage our services or not.

Btw, I just joined your new relationship intelligence Facebook Group! :) I look forward to seeing what you have up your sleeve with your new book.

]]> By: Tony Holden http://relationshipintelligence.wordpress.com/2008/04/11/social-networks-and-high-value-relationships/#comment-5 Tony Holden Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:18:31 +0000 http://relationshipintelligence.wordpress.com/?p=42#comment-5 Your blog continues to be simultaneously interesting, an easy and quick read, and valuable! Obviously your professional experience of having been a master communicator for many years and being the “mentor of choice” of those seeking relationship intelligence, now benefits us all as you point to the key issues of focus. Each of us, whether we are a start-up entrepreneur, seasoned business owner or corporate executive, needs a fresh “memory jog” of why we use the tools available (technology). With your timely reminder, we can regain focus on not only why, but “how” to utilize business social networking, (online communities) as well as blogs, to maximize our time and our efforts and ultimately lead to the face-to-face marketplace meetings that result in increased business. Successful business people know, the “real” end game always has been, and always will be, building quality, lasting relationships. As you so poignantly teach; these quality relationships are based upon trust. Trust can only be gained over time and with frequent exposure. The online communities and blogs provide the vehicle for this opportunity! Jim, I’m looking forward to seeing you online, … and in the marketplace! Keep up the great work! Tony Holden, Founder-SynergyStreet.com Your blog continues to be simultaneously interesting, an easy and quick read, and valuable! Obviously your professional experience of having been a master communicator for many years and being the “mentor of choice” of those seeking relationship intelligence, now benefits us all as you point to the key issues of focus. Each of us, whether we are a start-up entrepreneur, seasoned business owner or corporate executive, needs a fresh “memory jog” of why we use the tools available (technology). With your timely reminder, we can regain focus on not only why, but “how” to utilize business social networking, (online communities) as well as blogs, to maximize our time and our efforts and ultimately lead to the face-to-face marketplace meetings that result in increased business. Successful business people know, the “real” end game always has been, and always will be, building quality, lasting relationships. As you so poignantly teach; these quality relationships are based upon trust. Trust can only be gained over time and with frequent exposure. The online communities and blogs provide the vehicle for this opportunity! Jim, I’m looking forward to seeing you online, … and in the marketplace! Keep up the great work! Tony Holden, Founder-SynergyStreet.com

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