How A Local Business, TLC Estate Jewelry, Is Using Social Media

January 31st, 2010 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Online Radio Show | 4 Comments

North San Diego Business At Large
Show Notes: January 29, 2010

On this episode of North San Diego Business At Large TC Leary, TLC Estate Jewlery, and I discussed how she’s using social media to leverage her business online.
TLC Estate Jewelry buys and sells estate related jewelry, sterling silver items, collectables and more at her store front [...]

David Mathison, Seth Godin and Scott Stratten Podcast Interviews

January 26th, 2010 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Internet Marketing | 2 Comments

There are two podcasts here. The first audio is David Mathison, Be The Media, interviewing Seth Godin and Scott Stratten. The second audio is Debra Simpson, Syndicating Your Content interviewing David Mathison.

These are David’s Show Notes
Seth Godin: “America’s greatest marketer” and Scott Stratten: Author, UN-Marketing
Amazon.com Widgets
Special guests today include Seth Godin and Scott Stratten.
Dubbed [...]

Syndicate Your Content, Online Radio Shows

January 21st, 2010 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Events | 3 Comments

These are amazing days. When I started in publishing 20 years ago we were laying out the paper on boards with wax tools and graphic tape. I remember the first time we designed the paper on a Mac. Wow, cutting edge!
A lot has changed. Today we can instantly publish our thoughts, use a blog to [...]

Facebook For Business, A Hands On Webinar

January 5th, 2010 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Webinars | 3 Comments

Have you recently taken a social media class from your local chamber, business association, networking group or local library?
Did you walk away totally confused?
Don’t you wish someone was there to help you walk through your Facebook profile and help you get the job done?
Help is here!
On January 6th, 10am PT/1pm ET you can attend a [...]

Social Networking and the Year in Review

December 18th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Online Radio Show | 9 Comments

North San Diego Business @Large
Show Notes: December 17, 2009

Today we celebrated over a year of weekly episodes of North San Diego Business At Large. Out of all my guests, I had to celebrate this with Barbara Eldridge, Mind Masters. She has been sharing tips and information on strategic planning, marketing, leadership and so much more [...]

Tools and Tips for Success in 2010

December 14th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Online Radio Show | 3 Comments

North San Diego Business @ Large
Show Notes:  December 11, 2009

Interview with Lisa Bentson, Leads Club, about business networking. We discussed what types of groups you should consider joining and how to maximize your memberships.
Interview with Barbara Eldridge, Mind Masters, about setting goals for your social media. We also discussed measurements and how to track your [...]

Sales Skills, Social Networking Q & A

October 16th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Online Radio Show | No Comments

North San Diego Business At Large
Show Notes: October 16, 2009

On today’s episode of North San Diego Business At Large, Dan Boe, Inner Fire Presentations, shared some of the 6 most common mistakes small business owners make in their sales process and how to avoid them.  Dan made a very generous offer at the end of [...]

Is Social Networking REALLY A Viable Small Business Marketing Tool?

September 11th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Social Networking | No Comments

When I speak to small business groups about social networking, or using social media / web 2.0 tools to market their business, I usually get the same reaction…”where am I going to find time to do this too?” You know what, you may not have a choice. Your market may already be there….and if you [...]

Social Networking Made Easy

August 11th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Events | 2 Comments

Are you too timid to tweet? Too bewildered to blog? Are you looking for a new job? Or looking to make contacts? Social Networking is here to stay!
I’ll be speaking at this free event, sponsored by  Tick Talk Toastmasters, Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 7pm about using these new and exciting tools to meet more [...]

Interview with Bridget Ayers, GSW Consulting

July 11th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Podcasts | 6 Comments

On Friday’s episode of North San Diego Business @Large I interviewed Bridget Ayers of GSW Consulting. Bridget was very gracious with her time, and knowledge.
Much of the hour we spent together we discussed Twitter and it’s place in our overall marketing strategy. Right now, Twitter is experiencing a leveling out after the dramatic growth in [...]

July 10th Espisode of North San Diego Business At Large

July 10th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Online Radio Show | 2 Comments

It’s Friday and that means North San Diego Business @Large, 3pm PT. Today I’ll be interviewing Bridget Ayers, GSW Consulting, about her business and how she uses social networking to market her business online.
I’ve been teaching small business owners how to create a blog in 90 minutes and I wanted to share some of that [...]

adjix on North San Diego Business At Large

June 26th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Online Radio Show | 4 Comments

On today’s episode of North San Diego Business @ Large, I’ll be interviewing Joe Moreno, CEO of adjix, a link shortening tool used by social networkers.
Joe and I attended an event put on by San Diego Venture Group yesterday to listen to Guy Kawasaki on “Using Social Media to Market Your Business.” Guy gave Joe, [...]

What Is Social Networking?

December 3rd, 2008 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Social Networking | 1 Comment

I’m usually faced with "Social networking, I don’t have time for social networking." Or maybe the business owner I’m talking with doesn’t know what social networking is and why would they want to participate?
This is a great video that shares what social networking is and why it can be important to your business success. One [...]