My associate, Peter Ivory and I did a presentation at a Meetup Group. We demonstrated what you can do to improve your video projects and make them more professional and watchable.

This video is about 14 minutes and I captured it using a Sony Handycam HDR CX110 camera on a tripod. The audio is from the built in microphone on the camcorder. I did not supplement the lighting, this is what was in the room. As you will hear from Peter, having good lighting is important and had we adding some lighting the quality of the video would be vastly improved.

I edited the movie using iMovie ’11, When I was done with the editing, I uploaded the movie to YouTube where I have my own channel, completelycreative.

You will get great tips for your video productions. I encourage you to watch and learn.

 

I love pizza. The crunch of the crust, the smell as it bakes. It is fitting that my love of this yeasty treat is leading to a new venture with the new year. A brand new collaboration is about to take shape at Mary’s Pizza Shack in Sonoma. I am collaborating with Cindy Pinkston, Marketing Simply Done to host Sonoma-Webify.

We take inspiration from Mary Fazzio,the founder of Mary’s Pizza Shack. She too was an entrepreneur. She is the mother of one of the most successful restaurant groups around. And she started with a little shack of a takeout spot just a few feet from where we will be launching an entrepreneurial meetup group in the backroom of Mary’s Pizza Shack restaurant in the heart of Sonoma Valley.

Sonoma-Webify is a meetup group. We plan to meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month and follow the words of wisdom created by Patrick Schwerdtfeger in “Webify Your Business: Internet Marketing Secrets for the Self-Employed“.

Tying this together with the place where we will meet, is my connection to the author of the book mentioned above. I met Patrick about two years ago. I was a member of the program committe for BACN. I invited him to speak at the Bay Area Consultants Network and he agreed. He was so well received, we invited him back last year.

Patrick recently sent of the manuscript for the second edition of his book to his new publisher, Wiley. While it goes through the publishing process, we are working on a video project together with my partner in cinema, Peter Ivory.

I meet all three people mentioned here through connections, networking, and meetups.

Meeting the people you need to move your business forward can be as simple as showing up, consistently, being open to opportunities, and it can take place over a slice of pizza.

 

Sometimes things seem to be easy but they are not obvious. Like transferring photos from my iPhone to my computer. I googled my query and here is what I found: How do I get pictures off my Apple iPhone? :: Free Tech Support :: Ask Dave Taylor!® http://bit.ly/aGYec7

If you are on a Mac, you can use Image Capture, an application that come with the operating system. Once you know how, it is easy. Dave Taylor explains it well. I am bookmarking his website for the future.

Here is one of the photos I wanted to move from my iPhone.

Northbay Webify meeting with Patrick Schwerdtfeger

Patrick Schwerdtfedger, author of Webify Your Business, was the guest speaker at the North Bay Webify meetup. I used my iPhone to take a few candid photos. Patrick mentioned posting photos that are tagged (with the name of the person(s) in the photo) as one of the strategies for increasing web traffic.

Do you have ideas about how to use photos for building traffic to your web site? Please share them with me.

 

I attended the kickoff meeting of the North Bay Webify Your Business Meetup, www.northbaywebify.com. The group follows a format and tips published by Patrick Schwerdtfeger in his book, Webify Your Business, Internet Marketing Secrets for the Self-Employed (available at www.Amazon.com). You can also get these tips as individual e-course by signing up for them at www.WebifyBook.com (if you are patient).

Meetups are great for connecting with people who share your interests. There are thousands of meetups and you can find one or more that matches your passion and geographical location. Visit www.meetup.com to find a meetup that fits you.

My friend, Karen Clark took on the leadership role for this meetup. It is a complement to her new business, My Business Presence,

Karen has been using social medial to build her business. She recognized that her knowledge was something of value and wanted to share this with others. I leader my own meetup focusing on marketing conversations and brainstorming.

The Webify meetup is a form of mastermind group. Time to network, share, and declare your goals for the coming week. The beauty of this format is that we are coming together with a focus. The structure is to have a face to face discussion on one aspect of the web each week. We work on small steps to build a big web presence.

The act of setting a goal is only half of the equation for success. Follow through is the place where most people fail, they make plans but don’t take action. Engaging in conversations with accountability partners can make the difference. Making a commitment in front of others strengthens our resolve to get it done.

Small steps lead to big wins.

 

Who should come

If you are a Creative Professionals or Solopreneur who wants to learn how to connect with business that is aligned with your heart, come to the Art of Connecting from Your Heart Networking Event.

You’ll learn how to identity your ideal clients, mentors and strategic supporters. Meet other professionals with whom to share your vision, goals and ideas. It is interactive. You’ll leave with new strategies you can use to jump start your network.

6-6:15pm check in and informal networking

6:30 – 8:00pm hors d’oeuvres + no host bar
6:15 – 7:00pm organized networking activities
7:00 – 7:30pm interactive presentation The Art of Connecting from the Heart
7:30 – 7:45pm Q&A
7:45- 8:00pm Raffle
8:00 – 8:25pm organized networking activities
8:25-8:30pm Close and special announcement

You?ll have the opportunity to craft and practice your message. Meet other business owners. Have some fun while you eat, greet and learn.

You’ll learn how to ask the right questions and create strategies for engaging in conversations that can lead to new business and profound connections in 2008.

You will learn how to identify key connectors and mentors who can help you expand your professional and personal network. You?ll experience a new way to attract your perfect clients, get referrals, and gain the confidence you need to respond positively the next time someone asks you what you do.

You will be guided by me, Judy Baker, certified Action Plan Marketing Coach. I am a master of magnetic marketing who works with small business owners who find marketing stressful. I help you learn how to consistently attract your ideal clients and have fun with marketing.

My own business has doubled in profitability since I started using this methodology.

Every one who attends will leave with:

• a clear vision of who you want to know
• how to connect with the people who can make a difference in your business and in your life
• a resource list of insider networking knowledge
• new connections
• special offers

Make your reservation today. Space is limited.

$35 with advance registration by February 8th
$45 at the door if space is available

Send confirmation with payment (check, credit card or cash accepted) to:
Completely Creative, 16881 Schiller Court, Sonoma, CA 95476-3449

Download a registration form at: http://www.creative1.com/registration/The_Art_of_Connecting_from_Your_Heart_Meetup.pdf

Call 707.938.2586 with any questions or send an email to success@creative1.com

When

Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 6:00 PM

Where

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Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa
2777 Fourth Street
Santa Rosa , CA 95405
707.545.8350

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