| 4:01 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
Hey all, we're about to get started with our chat. Our topic today is Sustaining a Virtual Community #eventprofs |
| 4:02 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
@MichaelMcCurry Hey Michael! I'm good, how are you brother? #eventprofs |
| 4:02 pm |
LindsayFultz: |
I'm here! Will be in and out...EOM reports but hopefully more in than out! #eventprofs |
| 4:02 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
@ericlukazewski super #eventprofs |
| 4:02 pm |
MeetingsDiva: |
Looking forward to it! #eventprofs #eventprofs |
| 4:02 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
Please start by introducing yourself - and share a phobia that you have #eventprofs |
| 4:03 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
@LindsayFultz Hi Lindsay #eventprofs |
| 4:03 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
I'm Eric Lukazewski with @EchelonExhibits - Biggest fear, those damn spiders #eventprofs |
| 4:03 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
Mike McCurry from Experient in Chicago and I hate bees and wasps with a passion #eventprofs |
| 4:03 pm |
MeetingsDiva: |
I'm Terri Hardin the Meetings Diva, and I'm afraid of pregnant pauses. #eventprofs |
| 4:03 pm |
LindsayFultz: |
Lindsay from @Groshbackdrops and I have a phobia of balloons! Hey @MichaelMcCurry! #eventprofs |
| 4:04 pm |
lizkingevents: |
So sorry to miss the #eventprofs chat today, but will definitely be checking out the transcript. Enjoy!! |
| 4:04 pm |
GregRuby: |
Greg from Baltimore and I am not fond of snakes #eventprofs |
| 4:04 pm |
EmilieBarta: |
@ConvIndustry That's awesome...interacting with the audience and learning from your peers is very important at a conference! #eventprofs |
| 4:05 pm |
rayhansen: |
Day 4: No Sales calls ( @tracibrowne), a bit of #ectc10, and coined a hot new line "woot wahoo" ! #wootwahoo #eventprofs |
| 4:05 pm |
josedramirez: |
I'm Jose D Ramirez with @backdropsbeauti, phobia: small spaces #eventprofs |
| 4:05 pm |
coynes: |
register your interest for the AEO Marketing forum http://bit.ly/bXPuL1 #eventprofs |
| 4:05 pm |
LisaKraus: |
RT @PYMVanessa: World of Meeting Planners: Great Organizational Tools for Meeting Plannershttp://ow.ly/25JDl #eventprofs |
| 4:05 pm |
LisaKraus: |
RT @PYMVanessa: RT @lyksumlikrish Twitter: How NOT to welcome new followershttp://ht.ly/25mbp By @heidithorne #eventprofs |
| 4:06 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
@josedramirez Hey Jose! Ugh, good one...think I'm slightly fearful of small spaces too #eventprofs |
| 4:06 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
@GregRuby Hey Greg! Not only the fedora, but you share a snake phobia with Indiana Jones too I see! #eventprofs |
| 4:07 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
@LindsayFultz Hey Lindsay! #eventprofs |
| 4:07 pm |
intdonline: |
In case you missed it, check out the INTD newsletter! http://ow.ly/25PCy #eventprofs #meetings |
| 4:07 pm |
inspirationguy: |
RT @justinlocke: today's blog: the 7 words you can't say on twitter: http://bit.ly/9KDpjj #eventprofs |
| 4:08 pm |
JulieFPro: |
@seaportboston Your sales team was great to deal w/on the phone, hope to get an event in there soon! #eventprofs |
| 4:08 pm |
commpart: |
RT @CP_Rich Had the opportunity to be interviewed about producing more interesting webinar programs. Visit: http://bit.ly/9sfvEg #eventprofs |
| 4:08 pm |
rayhansen: |
hey @ericlukazewski love the new blog. not bad for a cubs fan #eventprofs |
| 4:09 pm |
lizstrauss: |
Heya! #eventprofs !! |
| 4:09 pm |
inspirationguy: |
@justinlocke Loved your blog, Justin. You may like this: How to Lose All Your Twitter Followers in 10 Days http://bit.ly/bCMiRe #eventprofs |
| 4:09 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
@Mizcity Hey Christina! #eventprofs |
| 4:09 pm |
dc2fla: |
Also following #eventprofs today where the focus is Sustaining a Virtual Community. |
| 4:09 pm |
itsjoshnorris: |
RT @metro_events @alliedeecee How to Host Your Event at an Embassy http://bit.ly/cs23Wk#eventprofs |
| 4:09 pm |
ASegar: |
Adrian Segar; in common w/Greg: snakes (just grass snakes around my home) #eventprofs |
| 4:10 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
@lizstrauss Hey Liz, thanks for joining us today! #eventprofs |
| 4:10 pm |
SmartSource: |
Just ask the Wall Street Journal, http://bit.ly/ssrwsj we got the goods if your business needs pc rentals! #wsj #eventprofs #mpi |
| 4:10 pm |
Metro_Events: |
Check out our New Blog Post!: How to Host Your Event at an Embassy http://bit.ly/cs23Wk#eventprofs |
| 4:10 pm |
eventsforgood: |
Hey everyone! Sorry I'm late! It looks like Twitter will be slow today but I'm excited to be here! Hi @ericlukazewski! #eventprofs |
| 4:10 pm |
phototakeouter: |
Hi from rainy Trinidad #eventprofs |
| 4:10 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
Let's get things started. Our topic today is Sustaining a Virtual Community. #eventprofs |
| 4:10 pm |
lizkingevents: |
I bet you have been! RT @rayhansen: hey everyone just joining now...been busy changing the world #eventprofs |
| 4:10 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
@lizstrauss Hi Liz welcome glad to have you on the chat #eventprofs |
| 4:10 pm |
EmilieBarta: |
Hi #eventprofs! Lurking around the chat as I prepare more #TS2show stuff. My biggest fear? Silence!!! ;o) |
| 4:11 pm |
inspirationguy: |
Hi, Ash Mashhadi here from the UK. My phobia is heights. Didn't stop me doing a parachute jump 4 charity though! #eventprofs |
| 4:11 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
@lizstauss is joining us today as the founder of @SOBCon. Liz, can you first talk briefly about what SOBCon is? #eventprofs |
| 4:11 pm |
lizstrauss: |
@ericlukazewski Virtual communities tend to be generational, don't they? People stay for a while and move on. #eventprofs |
| 4:11 pm |
eventsforgood: |
Oops! I missed the question. Sorry guys! I think it's biggest fear - being left in the desert? #eventprofs |
| 4:11 pm |
lyksumlikrish: |
Hey everyone! Sorry to be late. Jenise Fryatt of Icon PResentations audio visual in HOT Palm Springs #eventprofs |
| 4:11 pm |
eventsforgood: |
RT @ericlukazewski: Lets get things started. Our topic today is Sustaining a Virtual Community. #eventprofs |
| 4:12 pm |
inspirationguy: |
I'll be in and out, but listening when I can today #eventprofs |
| 4:12 pm |
ASegar: |
The internet is littered with the hulks of forgotten virtual communities #sad #eventprofs |
| 4:12 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
@lizstrauss That seems to be the largest hurdle. How do we get them to stay in one place, or better yet, move with them? #eventprofs |
| 4:12 pm |
eventsforgood: |
Good point! RT @lizstrauss: Virtual communities tend to be generational, dont they? People stay for a while and move on. #eventprofs |
| 4:12 pm |
planetplanitbiz: |
#eventprofs - My biggest fear is pigeons - they are horrible - Paul from PP |
| 4:12 pm |
lilrissy22: |
Excited for the #bizbash expo on August 19th- #eventprofs are you ready? #ises #mpi #pcma #nacehttp://bit.ly/bsMuYX |
| 4:12 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
@lizstrauss Liz I think that is very true... Second Life is a good example of that generational thing #eventprofs |
| 4:13 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
Why do you think that is? RT @ASegar: The internet is littered with the hulks of forgotten virtual communities #eventprofs |
| 4:13 pm |
MeetingsDiva: |
@planetplanitbiz I agree pigeons are bad #eventprofs |
| 4:13 pm |
lizstrauss: |
@ericlukazewski @MichaelMcCurry #SOBCon is a working retreat where we focus on strategies and tactics to build our businesses. #eventprofs |
| 4:13 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
@Andy_Lawson Hey Andy! Welcome! #eventprofs |
| 4:13 pm |
EliteMeetings: |
The Evolution of Global Meetings from our very own Advisory Board member, Carolyn Pundhttp://bit.ly/c2MpET #eventprofs, #MPI #PCMA |
| 4:13 pm |
josedramirez: |
Virtual Communities are successful as long as there is inspiration for commitment #eventprofs |
| 4:13 pm |
eventsforgood: |
Hahah!! RT @rayhansen: hey @ericlukazewski love the new blog. not bad for a cubs fan #eventprofs |
| 4:14 pm |
chrisuschan: |
Hello all... Chris Uschan with Omnipress/Engage365 -- sorry for jumping in late. Looking forward to the chat #eventprofs |
| 4:14 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
@lizstrauss and mastermind sessions can you explain those to us #eventprofs |
| 4:14 pm |
BrianHunt04: |
I think virtual meetings and communities can be a great way to extend the life of your face to face meetings. #eventprofs |
| 4:14 pm |
lizstrauss: |
@ericlukazewski I think that we have to always offer value to people in the places and ways the fit naturally into their lives. #eventprofs |
| 4:15 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
@lizstrauss One strength of SOBCOn that I've noticed is the community beyond the event(s). What has been a component of this? #eventprofs |
| 4:15 pm |
MeetingsDiva: |
yes, how does one keep from being Info Hiway roadkill? #eventprofs |
| 4:15 pm |
ASegar: |
@ericlukazewski 1) forms of VC become passé (e.g. online bulletin boards), 2) people's interests change over time #eventprofs |
| 4:15 pm |
eventsforgood: |
@lyksumlikrish Haha! I love Palm Springs... but not the heat!! #eventprofs |
| 4:16 pm |
lizstrauss: |
@MichaelMcCurry The more we invest in people, the more they invest in us. #eventprofs |
| 4:16 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
RT @lizstrauss:I think that we have to always offer value to people in the places and ways the fit naturally into their lives. #eventprofs |
| 4:16 pm |
rayhansen: |
full house for #eventprofs chat today! Join now #eventprofs |
| 4:16 pm |
goldasich: |
Invited to sit on a panel? Check out the Top 10 Tips For Panelists - (via @HubSpot) #speaking#eventprofs - http://ow.ly/25PXm |
| 4:16 pm |
NSACF: |
Invited to sit on a panel? Check out the Top 10 Tips For Panelists - (via @HubSpot) #speaking#eventprofs - http://ow.ly/25Q0U |
| 4:16 pm |
eventsforgood: |
@EmilieBarta Hi Emilie! #eventprofs |
| 4:16 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
@chrisuschan @BrianHunt04 Welcome lads! #eventprofs |
| 4:16 pm |
lyksumlikrish: |
RT @ASegar: @ericlukazewski 1) forms of VC become passé (e.g. online bulletin boards), 2) peoples interests change over time #eventprofs |
| 4:16 pm |
chrisuschan: |
@lizstrauss people's interest change over time - do you every sustain your entire community of friends through you life? #eventprofs |
| 4:17 pm |
rayhansen: |
hey guys Ive gotta run to get my new puppy - this is such a great topic cant wait to read transcripts. Happy 4th! #eventprofs |
| 4:17 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
@lizstrauss as @stevefarber says "do what you love in the service of people who love what you do" #eventprofs |
| 4:17 pm |
rayhansen: |
RT @ASegar: @ericlukazewski 1) forms of VC become passé (e.g. online bulletin boards), 2) peoples interests change over time #eventprofs |
| 4:17 pm |
lizstrauss: |
@MichaelMcCurry At #sobcon a speaker presents a strategy; mastermind teams work together to apply it to their biz in real time. #eventprofs |
| 4:17 pm |
MeetingsDiva: |
@chrisuschan Thx 2 SM I have a better shot @ sustaining #eventprofs |
| 4:18 pm |
Andy_Lawson: |
@rayhansen Happy 4th to you Ray! #eventprofs |
| 4:18 pm |
lizstrauss: |
@chrisuschan Friends who are task/enviroment related change, friends who are values related seem to be lifelong. #eventprofs |
| 4:18 pm |
josedramirez: |
@ericlukazewski @lizstrauss inspiring people to share ideas and participate in learning about a selected topic = sustainability #eventprofs |
| 4:18 pm |
GregRuby: |
RT @MichaelMcCurry: @lizstrauss as @stevefarber says "do what you love in the service of people who love what you do" Exc quote! #eventprofs |
| 4:19 pm |
DrewMcLellan: |
RT @lizstrauss: @chrisuschan Friends who are task/enviroment related change, friends who are values related seem to be lifelong. #eventprofs |
| 4:19 pm |
chrisuschan: |
@MeetingsDiva and overtime you may or may not hang out at eventprofs based on @lizstrausscomments below #eventprofs |
| 4:19 pm |
lizstrauss: |
@ericlukazewski I care deeply about the community. So people who care deeply tend to be attracted to what we do. #eventprofs |
| 4:19 pm |
rayhansen: |
one thing I will leave with - the best way to stimulate a virtual community is to connect them f2f #eventprofs |
| 4:19 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
@MeetingsDiva Great to hear that encouragement. Specifically, what has SM allowed you to do with sustainability? #eventprofs |
| 4:19 pm |
chrisuschan: |
@lizstrauss correctomundo! Friends who are values related seem to be lifelong (relationships) #eventprofs |
| 4:20 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
@rayhansen See you later Ray! Nice closing thoughts. #eventprofs |
| 4:20 pm |
MeetingsDiva: |
@rayhansen agreed! RT the best way to stimulate a virtual community is to connect them f2f #eventprofs |
| 4:20 pm |
jlnawan: |
RT @ExhibitionWorld BSG FOUNDER TAKES OVER AS MANAGING DIRECTOR OF UFI -http://ow.ly/25FPB #eventprofs #tradeshow |
| 4:20 pm |
lyksumlikrish: |
So true! RT @rayhansen: one thing I will leave with - the best way to stimulate a virtual community is to connect them f2f #eventprofs |
| 4:20 pm |
lizstrauss: |
RT @MichaelMcCurry ... "do what you love in the service of people who love what you do" I quote that @stevefarber every yr. #eventprofs |
| 4:20 pm |
Andy_Lawson: |
Couldn't say it better: RT @rayhansen: the best way to stimulate a virtual community is to connect them f2f #eventprofs |
| 4:20 pm |
ASegar: |
Absolutely! RT @rayhansen: one thing I will leave with - the best way to stimulate a virtual community is to connect them f2f #eventprofs |
| 4:21 pm |
MeetingsDiva: |
@ericlukazewski I sustain a much wider audeince than I was able to w/o SM. #eventprofs |
| 4:21 pm |
chrisuschan: |
@rayhansen I agree... the F2F component b4 entering or after joining an online community greatly strengthens the long-term bond #eventprofs |
| 4:21 pm |
jancartier: |
RT @lizstrauss: RT @MichaelMcCurry ... "do what you love in the service of people who love what you do" I quote that @stevefarber every yr. #eventprofs |
| 4:21 pm |
lizstrauss: |
@josedramirez Kind of like #sustainability in learning. heh heh #eventprofs |
| 4:21 pm |
MeetingsDiva: |
But what are some tools that can aid sustainability? #eventprofs |
| 4:21 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
@lizstrauss so how do you think one could create that kind of depth of relationship in a virtual world.. is it possible? #eventprofs |
| 4:23 pm |
ASegar: |
@MeetingsDiva I've found that there needs to be a small set of VC devotees who initiate & keep conversations going #eventprofs |
| 4:23 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
@lyksumlikrish Hi and bye Jenise! Thanks for joining today! #eventprofs |
| 4:23 pm |
TheGICC: |
RT @NSACF: Invited to sit on a panel? Check out the Top 10 Tips For Panelists - (via @HubSpot) #speaking #eventprofs - http://ow.ly/25Q0U |
| 4:23 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
@lyksumlikrish Ok Jenise take care happy 4th #eventprofs |
| 4:23 pm |
lizstrauss: |
@MichaelMcCurry The internet is real life, just like the telephone. People who read my blog might actually know more about me. #eventprofs |
| 4:23 pm |
MeetingsDiva: |
Yrs ago, people wrote letters. Now SM revives that in 140 characters! #eventprofs |
| 4:23 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
we need to invite @stevefarber on this chat... he is awesome! #eventprofs |
| 4:23 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
RT @lizstrauss: The internet is real life, just like the telephone. People who read my blog might actually know more about me. #eventprofs |
| 4:24 pm |
eventsforgood: |
I totally agree with this, but I had to learn! RT @lizstrauss: The internet is real life, just like the telephone. #eventprofs |
| 4:24 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
@lizstrauss True, The internet creates deep connection possibilities never before possible #eventprofs |
| 4:25 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
RT @lizstrauss: The internet is real life, just like the telephone. People who read my blog might actually know more about me. #eventprofs |
| 4:25 pm |
lizstrauss: |
@MichaelMcCurry Being willing to talk about relevant ideas and core values with trust is important. #eventprofs |
| 4:25 pm |
chrisuschan: |
@eventsforgood in social media... maybe newbies need mentors (to get them started) #eventprofs |
| 4:25 pm |
ASegar: |
True for me! RT @lizstrauss: People who read my blog might actually know more about me. #eventprofs |
| 4:25 pm |
Andy_Lawson: |
@lizstrauss Its a different kind of "knowing' than F2F. At arm's length. RE: . Ppl who read my blog actually know more about me. #eventprofs |
| 4:25 pm |
eventsforgood: |
Are we talking about communities inside or outside of SM? I would think communities in SM are more difficult to sustain... #eventprofs |
| 4:26 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
@lizstrauss Most people associate SOBCon with you and @starbucker. Having a face and community leadership is critical as well. #eventprofs |
| 4:26 pm |
Andy_Lawson: |
@ericlukazewski Gotta jet, Eric. Thanks again for all you do. Thank you @lizstrauss as well for your knowledge! #eventprofs |
| 4:26 pm |
eventsforgood: |
But are newbies the issue? RT @chrisuschan: @eventsforgood in social media... maybe newbies need mentors (to get them started) #eventprofs |
| 4:27 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
@Andy_Lawson Thanks Andy for joining! Have a great day brother. #eventprofs |
| 4:27 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
@Andy_Lawson Happy 4th Andy #eventprofs |
| 4:27 pm |
ASegar: |
How do you define inside/outside? RT @eventsforgood: Are we talking about communities inside or outside of SM? #eventprofs |
| 4:27 pm |
lizstrauss: |
@Andy_Lawson I think some offline relationships are more arm's length than some online ones. #eventprofs |
| 4:27 pm |
BrianHunt04: |
the virtual community can only be successfull if you get the orginizations execs to buy into it. Feeds down from the top... #eventprofs |
| 4:27 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
@lizstrauss that is transparency at its finest! #eventprofs |
| 4:28 pm |
lizstrauss: |
@ericlukazewski Leadership in any community is crucial. The emperor decides and models the rules of the culture. #eventprofs |
| 4:28 pm |
eventsforgood: |
@lizstrauss For sure! I think it took a while to find a community in SM & fall in love with it though. And when you get busy... #eventprofs |
| 4:28 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
@chrisuschan @eventsforgood Leadership is needed for newbies #eventprofs |
| 4:28 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
RT @lizstrauss: @Andy_Lawson I think some offline relationships are more arms length than some online ones. >barriers go up! #eventprofs |
| 4:29 pm |
TheEventsGuru: |
@eventsforgood Absolut agree, tech platforms change & cmnty goes w/ it. No stabiltiy in pltfrm = no stability in cmnty. #eventprofs |
| 4:29 pm |
eventsforgood: |
By original base. RT @ASegar: How do you define inside/outside? #eventprofs |
| 4:30 pm |
Mike_McDaniel: |
We always read Exhbit City News for the latest tradeshow industry news and trends.http://www.exhibitcitynews.com #eventprofs #tradeshows |
| 4:30 pm |
ASegar: |
Sorry, don't understand. Example? RT @eventsforgood: By original base. RT @ASegar: How do you define inside/outside? #eventprofs |
| 4:31 pm |
eventsforgood: |
True, but is it about keeping originals or getting new followers? Or both? RT @ericlukazewski: Leadership is needed for newbies #eventprofs |
| 4:31 pm |
chrisuschan: |
@ericlukazewski members of VC will ebb/flow in their engagement (it's no diff in real life) so we need new ppl to keep it alive #eventprofs |
| 4:31 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
RT @lizstrauss: @eventsforgood Healthy folks gravitate and stay with things that support and enhance their lives. >well said! #eventprofs |
| 4:31 pm |
planetplanitbiz: |
Doesn't a lot of the success of a community depend on expectation mgt at the start? #eventprofs |
| 4:32 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
@chrisuschan I'm not sure a plan is needed specifically for community newbies. I'm a believer in leading by example. #eventprofs |
| 4:32 pm |
eventsforgood: |
I was just confused - are we talking about communities that start IRL or start on SM? RT @ASegar: Example? #eventprofs |
| 4:32 pm |
LindsayFultz: |
So sorry, will be lurking big time today. Prepping for June EOM meeting at 10am! #eventprofs |
| 4:32 pm |
eventsforgood: |
I would think so. RT @planetplanitbiz: Doesnt a lot of the success of a community depend on expectation mgt at the start? #eventprofs |
| 4:33 pm |
chrisuschan: |
@ericlukazewski i can dig that... maybe the real VC leaders don't the leader title.... humans naturally reach out to help others #eventprofs |
| 4:33 pm |
planetplanitbiz: |
This #eventprofs community is the best I have come across on line so far - I love it - so vibrant & generous & U can get involved |
| 4:33 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
@chrisuschan Agree with you; cyclical members often drive a community when coupled with a strong nucleus of leaders. #eventprofs |
| 4:33 pm |
eventsforgood: |
I would use our group as an example. Drop off in chats over the last few weeks - how do we deal with that? #eventprofs |
| 4:34 pm |
KariRippetoe: |
Hi all - just hopping on to the chat. What is the topic today? #eventprofs |
| 4:34 pm |
ASegar: |
@eventsforgood When we meet f2f, connections are generally stronger. OTOH SM connections are often easier to make #eventprofs |
| 4:34 pm |
lizstrauss: |
@MichaelMcCurry A great community invites a new folks to be smart, to participate, & to reach their goals while still inside. #eventprofs |
| 4:34 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
@lizstrauss Liz what is your biggest positive takeaway from SOBCon? How does it enhance your life? #eventprofs |
| 4:34 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
@KariRippetoe Hi Kari! thanks for joining. We're discussing Sustaining a Virtual Community #eventprofs |
| 4:34 pm |
eventsforgood: |
Agreed! RT @planetplanitbiz: This community is the best I have come across on line so far- U can get involved #eventprofs |
| 4:35 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
RT @lizstrauss: A great community invites a new folks to be smart, to participate, & to reach their goals while still inside. #eventprofs |
| 4:35 pm |
josedramirez: |
RT @lizstrauss: A great community invites a new folks to be smart, to participate, & to reach their goals while still inside. #eventprofs |
| 4:35 pm |
chrisuschan: |
@ASegar so finding an oppty for F2F is a key takeaway for sustaining a VC #eventprofs |
| 4:35 pm |
eventsforgood: |
@ASegar Do we need F2F in order to sustain SM connections? I don't know. #eventprofs |
| 4:35 pm |
miguelseven: |
RT @planetplanitbiz: This #eventprofs community is the best I have come across on line so far - I love it - so vibrant & generous & U can get involved |
| 4:36 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
@lizstrauss and how do they achieve that getting new folks to be smart and achieve goals? #eventprofs |
| 4:36 pm |
ASegar: |
Interests come & go. I ran a large f2f community on solar energy in the late 70's. Interest disapeared. Now it's back! #eventprofs |
| 4:36 pm |
chrisuschan: |
@eventsforgood I don't think it's needed, but sugar makes a cookie taste better #eventprofs |
| 4:36 pm |
lizstrauss: |
@MichaelMcCurry Lots! Every year it changes my focus, my business, and my thinking. Every year, #sobcon folks make me smarter. #eventprofs |
| 4:37 pm |
BrianHunt04: |
eventsforgood @ASegar Do we need F2F in order to sustain SM connections? I don't know. #eventprofs ~ I think it makes it easier to roll out |
| 4:37 pm |
ASegar: |
Time will tell I guess RT @eventsforgood: @ASegar Do we need F2F in order to sustain SM connections? #eventprofs |
| 4:38 pm |
BrianHunt04: |
chrisuschan @eventsforgood I don't think it's needed, but sugar makes a cookie taste better #eventprofs ~ so true! |
| 4:38 pm |
josedramirez: |
Individuals are not engaged in a community unless they build relationships that enable them to learn from each other. #eventprofs |
| 4:38 pm |
andrewsmith127: |
Not to sustain, but STRENGTHEN. RT @eventsforgood: @ASegar Do we need F2F in order to sustain SM connections? I don't know. #eventprofs |
| 4:38 pm |
EmilieBarta: |
RT @Mike_McDaniel: We always read Exhibit City News for the latest #tradeshow industry news.http://www.exhibitcitynews.com #eventprofs #mpi |
| 4:38 pm |
lizstrauss: |
@MichaelMcCurry Raise a barn, don't build a coliseum. Let folks have ownership and decide how they'll use what's offered. #eventprofs |
| 4:39 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
Not always. But f2f will always heighten it RT @eventsforgood: @ASegar Do we need F2F in order to sustain SM connections? #eventprofs |
| 4:39 pm |
ASegar: |
I agree RT @chrisuschan: @ASegar so finding an oppty for F2F is a key takeaway for sustaining a VC #eventprofs |
| 4:39 pm |
KariRippetoe: |
@Asegar I think F2F does help in sustaining connections - convos are deeper & more than just 140 chars! #eventprofs |
| 4:40 pm |
lizstrauss: |
@MichaelMcCurry Find heroes who love what you do. Invite ideas! Let them be smart & generous. Who doesn't like being smart? #eventprofs |
| 4:40 pm |
KariRippetoe: |
RT @andrewsmith127 Not to sustain, but STRENGTHEN. RT @eventsforgood @ASegar Do we need F2F in order to sustain SM connections? #eventprofs |
| 4:40 pm |
eventsforgood: |
@planetplanitbiz Bye Paul!! #eventprofs |
| 4:40 pm |
lizstrauss: |
@MichaelMcCurry Do you meant from Successful and Outstanding Bloggers to Successful Online Business - It's how WE evolved too! #eventprofs |
| 4:40 pm |
ASegar: |
RT @andrewsmith127: Not 2 sustain, but STRENGTHEN. RT @eventsforgood: @ASegar Do we need F2F in order 2 sustain SM connections? #eventprofs |
| 4:41 pm |
justinlocke: |
lurking . . . #eventprofs |
| 4:41 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
RT @josedramirez Individuals r not engaged in a community unless they build reltionships that enable them 2 learn frm each other #eventprofs |
| 4:42 pm |
chrisuschan: |
@lizstrauss has a great point. Find heros who love what you do and invite them in - empower them, make them feel good #eventprofs |
| 4:42 pm |
eventsforgood: |
@justinlocke Hi Justin! Hope you're enjoying lurking today. You are tremendous at it. :) #eventprofs |
| 4:42 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
@lizstrauss yes thats what I meant... it was spot on... that shift! #eventprofs |
| 4:42 pm |
KariRippetoe: |
RT @lizstrauss: Find heroes who love what you do. Invite ideas! Let them be smart & generous. Who doesnt like being smart? #eventprofs |
| 4:42 pm |
inspirationguy: |
@planetplanitbiz see you, Paul. I've just jumped back in! #eventprofs |
| 4:43 pm |
lizstrauss: |
@MichaelMcCurry If you & I value the same things, why not align our goals and build something we couldn't build alone? #eventprofs |
| 4:43 pm |
tradeshows: |
RT @ExhibitionWorld BSG FOUNDER TAKES OVER AS MANAGING DIRECTOR OF UFI -http://ow.ly/25FPB #eventprofs #tradeshow... http://bit.ly/8X5go5 |
| 4:44 pm |
ASegar: |
@chrisuschan @lizstrauss And all of us who start virtual communities are heroes too. #eventprofs |
| 4:44 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
@lizstrauss I think we would call that "like-minded" architecture eh? #eventprofs |
| 4:44 pm |
KariRippetoe: |
@josedramirez Yes - a community is about ppl engaging w/ each other, not necessarily w/ the brand running it. #eventprofs |
| 4:44 pm |
ASegar: |
@justinlocke I felt a tremor in the Force when you started to lurk. #eventprofs |
| 4:45 pm |
theexpogroup: |
Ooh Good RT @lizstrauss A great community invites new folks to be smart, participate & to reach their goals while still inside. #eventprofs |
| 4:45 pm |
chrisuschan: |
@eventsforgood re: @justinlocke lurking ... I knew you couldn't go the whole chat without giving one "smart" comment : ) #eventprofs |
| 4:45 pm |
BrianHunt04: |
What would you say the most important thing is when setting up a VC? #eventprofs |
| 4:46 pm |
eventsforgood: |
I AM very smart. RT @chrisuschan: @eventsforgood I knew you couldnt go the whole chat without giving one "smart" comment : ) #eventprofs |
| 4:46 pm |
chrisuschan: |
@ASegar Starting Engage365 doesn't make me feel like a hero #eventprofs |
| 4:47 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
Value RT @BrianHunt04: What would you say the most important thing is when setting up a VC? #eventprofs |
| 4:47 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
@BrianHunt04 engaging people from the start #eventprofs |
| 4:47 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
It should :) RT @chrisuschan: @ASegar Starting Engage365 doesnt make me feel like a hero #eventprofs |
| 4:47 pm |
ASegar: |
Well, you jolly well should RT @chrisuschan: @ASegar Starting Engage365 doesnt make me feel like a hero #eventprofs |
| 4:47 pm |
eventsforgood: |
Agreed! RT @ericlukazewski: Value RT @BrianHunt04: What would you say the most important thing is when setting up a VC? #eventprofs |
| 4:47 pm |
justinlocke: |
for the record, i am NOT the one causing trouble 2day. focus, focus ! #eventprofs |
| 4:48 pm |
chrisuschan: |
@BrianHunt04 pick a niche topic/interest and find champions who believe in it to help (you can't do it alone) #eventprofs |
| 4:48 pm |
BrianHunt04: |
Value is very important this gives the reason for people to show up and contribute in the VC... #eventprofs |
| 4:48 pm |
inspirationguy: |
I feel that everyone that engages on Social Media creates a 'personal' virtual community around their interests & values. #eventprofs |
| 4:49 pm |
chrisuschan: |
@justinlocke I know... it's not you. It's that eventsfor-gal in the back of the room : ) #eventprofs |
| 4:49 pm |
KariRippetoe: |
Interest AND value. RT @BrianHunt04: What would you say the most important thing is when setting up a VC? #eventprofs |
| 4:49 pm |
josedramirez: |
Clarification of it's purpose RT @BrianHunt04: What would you say the most important thing is when setting up a VC? #eventprofs |
| 4:50 pm |
chrisuschan: |
@ericlukazewski thanks for the kudos! #eventprofs |
| 4:50 pm |
lizstrauss: |
@ASegar The best way to be a hero is to make everyone else a hero. ... yeah! #eventprofs |
| 4:50 pm |
justinlocke: |
@chrisuschan it's always the quiet ones . . . #eventprofs |
| 4:50 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
@lizstrauss can you talk about SOBCon and what parallels there are with this topic of community? #eventprofs |
| 4:50 pm |
chrisuschan: |
RT @lizstrauss: @ASegar The best way to be a hero is to make everyone else a hero. ... yeah! - HELL YEAH! #eventprofs |
| 4:51 pm |
inspirationguy: |
What would you say the most important thing is when setting up a VC? << inclusion, empowerment, inspiration #eventprofs |
| 4:51 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
RT @lizstrauss: @ASegar The best way to be a hero is to make everyone else a hero. ... yeah! >Amen! #eventprofs |
| 4:51 pm |
lizstrauss: |
@MichaelMcCurry We think people who think like we do are smart ... and the rest maybe not, or they're being "difficult." heh heh #eventprofs |
| 4:51 pm |
justinlocke: |
another important element 4 me is that there is variety of experience, not everyone doing the same thing #eventprofs |
| 4:52 pm |
eventsforgood: |
Since when have I ever been quiet? Decorum, please. RT @justinlocke: @chrisuschan its always the quiet ones . . . #eventprofs |
| 4:52 pm |
chrisuschan: |
@justinlocke call that diversity of knowledge and experiences - I agree! #eventprofs |
| 4:52 pm |
eventsforgood: |
RT @inspirationguy: What would you say the most important thing is when setting up a VC? << inclusion, empowerment, inspiration #eventprofs |
| 4:52 pm |
chrisuschan: |
@justinlocke you can't build a great football team with just running backs! #eventprofs |
| 4:52 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
Did Twitter just take a dump? #eventprofs |
| 4:53 pm |
tracibrowne: |
hi all, I missed th first half of conversation & can't pull it up-my ? is can U even create a VC, doesn't it have to be organic? #eventprofs |
| 4:53 pm |
justinlocke: |
and not a lot of people selling stuff. the VC's on speaking are overloaded with selling, not contirbuting meaningful items. #eventprofs |
| 4:54 pm |
ASegar: |
So true! RT @stevefarber: You know a community's taken hold when the originator can step back and watch it grow on its own... #eventprofs |
| 4:54 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
@lizstrauss Hah, and yet they may just have a different perspective on things, not wrong, just different, well maybe off :) #eventprofs |
| 4:54 pm |
chrisuschan: |
RT @stevefarber: You know a communitys taken hold when the originator can step back and watch it grow on its own... #eventprofs |
| 4:54 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
@stevefarber Hey Steve welcome! #eventprofs |
| 4:55 pm |
DACVB: |
Late to comments, but been following... add << strong cross section of the #eventprofs community |
| 4:55 pm |
chrisuschan: |
let me ask... who started #eventprofs? #eventprofs |
| 4:55 pm |
justinlocke: |
@chrisuschan althobetter 11 rb's than 11 sporting equipment equipment vendors :-) (team with just running backs) #eventprofs |
| 4:55 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
@stevefarber yes, watch it grow legs! #eventprofs |
| 4:55 pm |
tracibrowne: |
almost all of linked in grps are like that RT @justinlocke: ...the VCs on speaking are overloaded w/selling not contirbuting... #eventprofs |
| 4:55 pm |
BrianHunt04: |
A VC needs time to grow and leaders that are willing to invest the time, youcant start one and just hope it grows on its own #eventprofs |
| 4:55 pm |
eventsforgood: |
@ready2spark RT @chrisuschan: let me ask... who started #eventprofs? #eventprofs |
| 4:55 pm |
Jeffhurt: |
@chrisuschan Why Ms. Lara McCullouch Carter, @readytospark started it #eventprofs |
| 4:55 pm |
ZeristaPro: |
RT: Improving Your Conference Education: Begin With The End In Mind: Photo by by massdistractio... http://bit.ly/clAUuO #eventprofs |
| 4:55 pm |
ASegar: |
All you need is to start + the 1st joiner! RT @tracibrowne: my ? is can U even create a VC, doesnt it have to be organic? #eventprofs |
| 4:55 pm |
lizstrauss: |
@ericlukazewski #sobcon grew out of the community on my blog that met every Tuesday for open comment night. #eventprofs |
| 4:55 pm |
camelendes: |
@rayhansen i am willing to give woot wahoo a try...i'll let you know how it's received! #eventprofs#ectc10 |
| 4:55 pm |
RedRocEvents: |
RT @fivestarprodj: RT @RedRocEvents: First Vendor Spotlight: Five Star Productions DJ!!!http://bit.ly/9LPk2B #tucson #eventprofs *thank you! |
| 4:56 pm |
justinlocke: |
that's too bad. (RT @tracibrowne: almost all of linked in grps are like that overrloaded w/selling not contirbuting... #eventprofs |
| 4:56 pm |
inspirationguy: |
A virtual community leader is someone that runs to the front of the crowd and shouts "follow me!" isn't it? :-) #eventprofs |
| 4:56 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
@lizstrauss I didn't know that! Fantastic. #eventprofs |
| 4:56 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
@Jeffhurt hey Jeff, welcome.. we have a great group today wow! #eventprofs |
| 4:56 pm |
lizstrauss: |
@ericlukazewski The most connected communities meet online and offline - whether it's for business or for social. #eventprofs |
| 4:57 pm |
chrisuschan: |
@Jeffhurt @eventsforgood -- then it's true, the leader who build a sustaining VC doesn't drive it. #eventprofs |
| 4:57 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
I love seeing a community grow around an idea, instead of forcing an idea into a community. #eventprofs |
| 4:57 pm |
Jeffhurt: |
@MichaelMcCurry I know, I've been lurking. #eventprofs |
| 4:57 pm |
eventsforgood: |
RT @lizstrauss: The most connected communities meet online and offline - whether its for business or for social. #eventprofs |
| 4:57 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
RT @lizstrauss: @ericlukazewski #sobcon grew out of the community on my blog that met every Tuesday for open comment night. #eventprofs |
| 4:57 pm |
lizstrauss: |
@MichaelMcCurry I love that you understand that wrong and different don't mean the same thing. :) #eventprofs |
| 4:58 pm |
jantallent: |
RT @lizstrauss: @MichaelMcCurry I love that you understand that wrong and different don't mean the same thing. :) #eventprofs |
| 4:58 pm |
tracibrowne: |
more sustainable RT @ericlukazewski: I love seeing a community grow around an idea, instead of forcing an idea into a community. #eventprofs |
| 4:58 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
Hey all you need to check out @stevefarber 's books they are fantastic! #eventprofs |
| 4:58 pm |
Jeffhurt: |
#sobcon also has an excellent model of how to use panels effectively with their mastermind sessions Go @lizstrauss #eventprofs |
| 4:58 pm |
michaelnewhouse: |
rt @eventsforgood RT @lizstrauss The most connected communities meet online & offline, whether its for business or for social #eventprofs |
| 4:58 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
We're running short on time, let's wrap up with our final thoughts and comments. #eventprofs |
| 4:59 pm |
chrisuschan: |
@Jeffhurt you've done a great job lurking today... : ) Now please share - you always have my ear! #eventprofs |
| 4:59 pm |
ASegar: |
There's evidence that successful VCs have a small core who contribute a lot. Think wikipedia. #eventprofs |
| 4:59 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
@lizstrauss yes, just because we disagree or have different points of view does not make me or you wrong #eventprofs |
| 5:00 pm |
lizstrauss: |
@ericlukazewski It shows the power of community that starts virtual and moves offline. You've seen it. :) #eventprofs |
| 5:00 pm |
Jeffhurt: |
I think the most effective VCs allow for individual and group identities, participation and meaning making #eventprofs |
| 5:00 pm |
jantallent: |
RT @MichaelMcCurry: @lizstrauss yes, just because we disagree or have different points of view does not make me or you wrong #eventprofs |
| 5:00 pm |
phototakeouter: |
Only 1 thing missing from @PlannerWire's meeting planner supply kit - the intern to lug it around!http://bit.ly/9meeOX #eventprofs |
| 5:00 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
@BrianHunt04 Thank YOU Brian! #eventprofs |
| 5:00 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
RT @Jeffhurt: #sobcon also has an excellent model of how to use panels effectively with their mastermind sessions Go @lizstrauss #eventprofs |
| 5:00 pm |
ASegar: |
That's the way it works. RT @ericlukazewski: I love seeing a community grow around an idea, not forcing an idea in2 a community. #eventprofs |
| 5:01 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
What a great group and discussion today. Thank you EVERYONE for your beautiful contributions. #eventprofs |
| 5:01 pm |
WendiMooreAgncy: |
Attended ThinkTank for SR Planners by @Tracey_Smith & @SpinPlanners spinplanners.com Highly recommend to #eventprofs They are global |
| 5:01 pm |
BrianHunt04: |
Have a safe and great 4th of July! #eventprofs |
| 5:02 pm |
ASegar: |
@ericlukazewski Thank you Eric for a super, well moderated topic. Thanks _everyone_ for participating! #eventprofs |
| 5:02 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
RT @lizstrauss: @ericlukazewski It shows the power of community that starts virtual and moves offline. >yes, both #SOBCon & #eventprofs |
| 5:02 pm |
chrisuschan: |
Thanks @ericlukazewski -- gotta run my friend! And thanks to @lizstrauss and everyone else here. eventprofsROCKS! #eventprofs |
| 5:02 pm |
inspirationguy: |
RT @ASegar: There's evidence that successful VCs have a small core who contribute a lot. Think wikipedia. #eventprofs << often true IRL too |
| 5:02 pm |
lizstrauss: |
RT @Jeffhurt: I think the most effective VCs allow for individual and group identities, participation and meaning making #eventprofs |
| 5:03 pm |
DACVB: |
@ ericlukazewski Summary: We are NOT alone. Thanks for the comraderie #eventprofs |
| 5:03 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
Thanks to all including @lizstrauss and @stevefarber for joining us.. plz come back again! #eventprofs |
| 5:03 pm |
eventsforgood: |
Agreed!! RT @ASegar: @ericlukazewski Thank you Eric for a super, well moderated topic. Thanks _everyone_ for participating! #eventprofs |
| 5:03 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
Thank you to @MichaelMcCurry for helping moderate today's session! And special thanks to @lizstrauss for joining us today. #eventprofs |
| 5:03 pm |
josedramirez: |
@ericlukazewski thanks Eric for a great chat! #eventprofs |
| 5:03 pm |
Ckjeldsen: |
Funny comic strip from @amandaksmith #eventprofs http://bit.ly/ahRqdM |
| 5:04 pm |
rayhansen: |
RT @camelendes: @rayhansen i am willing to give woot wahoo a try...i'll let you know how it's received! #eventprofs #ectc10 |
| 5:05 pm |
inspirationguy: |
Another great chat #eventprofs |
| 5:05 pm |
GreenA_V: |
Whoa #GreenMeetings #Eventprofs - will be exciting year for ALL GMIC members! 1st Board call shows major promise w/ @GuyBigwood at helm :-) |
| 5:05 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
@ericlukazewski Eric great job of moderating... thanks much! #eventprofs |
| 5:05 pm |
ericlukazewski: |
@inspirationguy Thank you Ash for being a part of it! #eventprofs |
| 5:05 pm |
Jeffhurt: |
Thanks @ericlukazewski for moderating & @lizstrauss @stevefarber for joining. Thanks all. #eventprofs |
| 5:06 pm |
lizstrauss: |
@JeffHurt @ericlukazewski @chrisuschan @MichaelMcCurry Great to be with all of you!! #eventprofs #eventprofs |
| 5:07 pm |
MichaelMcCurry: |
RT @lizstrauss: @JeffHurt @ericlukazewski @chrisuschan @MichaelMcCurry Great to be with all of you!! >same here adios #eventprofs |
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