After a very successful week 7 it’s time to begin week 8…
This week is a great one for me! It’s all about networking face to face and it’s something I’ve had trouble with. I’ll go to a function and never know what to say to create a conversation. I’ve just finished reading the entire chapter and it’s exactly what I needed! I can’t wait to put this chapter to work. I totally get it now! I’m going to re-read this chapter each day this week to really burn this stuff into my head. Also I keep this book in my blackberry so I’ll skim the chapter before each social event and follow up.
Week 8 – Day 2… I began my morning finishing up the details for an upcoming October tour then spent time networking on Facebook. ( Commenting on a few relevant posts ) I haven’t been using facebook much, only to post what I’m doing from twitter and reverbnation and I continue to add freinds as the requests come in. So today was really the start of my Facebook socializing.
I’m off to walk the dogs again and will re-read my week 8 chapter. I also watched Ariels week 8 video last nigh with Laura Allen http://www.youtube.com/ArielPublicity#p/u/6/BPsrClNXzQY – some good info here.
Week 8 – Day 3… Last night went out to see and support a fellow artist that been very successful with his own social networking skills. Also met with a musician that could be a great addition to my own projects. Excited to be using all my new “live” social networkings skills. Again I spent time tweeting a lot and growing my twitter network by adding more followers. (I’m up to 74 followers and I’m following 63) My goal is to hit 500 by the end of the year!
This morning I’m re-reading my chapter 8 and spending more time setting up bandcamp.com for digital music sales and downloads from my blog and website. (I’m haveing an issue with it on my wordpress blog and hope to have it sorted out today) Btw… I know have, like my dad, a note pad on my desk that is my written task list. It’s the best to keep me on track with my career progression. I’m always adding to it and always drawing lines though finished tasks. I do have a task list in my blackberry however, the note pad list is still my primary. It works extremely well to keep me on task and moving forward everyday! I Wish I Had More Time Each Day! There is so much to accomplish. It’s very exciting.
Checked my webtraffic and I’m close to 300 hits a day as my average. (very good! as my old average before the blogging challenge was 100 to 150) However, my online sales are still about the same. I know this is only temporary as I now have so many new ideas and plans to put into place. Then to share with my new improved, growing, interactive, social fan base.
Week 8 – Day 4… Woke up before the sun came up, too much to do today! I began posting to a couple of blogs and jumped on twitter to catch up, got involved. Now it’s time to finish up a few tasks regarding digital downloads from my sites. Tonight I have another live performance and will now use and apply my new networking skills. Once again I’m going to re-read chapter 8 on my walk with the dogs before my gig.
Week 8 – Day 5… Today I have a meeting with a new agent. He’s a good guy with great contacts in Europe. I”m keeping my fingers crossed maybe this could be a window to performing there. I’m very grateful to have received a gig from him last night for a local upcoming performance. I’ll take Ariels chapter 8 advise and be memorable!
Week 8 – Day 6… Today I didn’t have any time to social network as it was a 12 hour performance day with 2 long back to back gigs however I did find the time to tweet and blog about the events.
Week 8 – Day 7… I spent some time finishing up a couple of blog posts and I’m going to have one last week 8 re-read before I move on to week 9.
I can’t believe I’ve almost completed Ariel’s blogging challenge!
