In March of 2007 I joined the ActiveRain Real Estate Network and started blogging for the first time in my life. It has become my most valuable tool for internet marketing as well as a place to get to know other professionals nationwide that I have ever come across.
Back in January of 2008 nine members of ActiveRain were invited to co-author a book on Technology, Social Media and Blogging. In March I wrote: Co-Authoring a Book: "Profit From Technology - A Guide for Today's Real Estate Agent" and now I am proudly announcing the release of this book along with the other co-authors of the book.
Following are the Chapters and the members who wrote them:
Chapter 1 - Technology: Nemesis or Redeemer? Carol Smith
Chapter 2 - Towards 100% Online Lead Generation Brian Block
Chapter 3 - Using Internet Tools to serve the Seller Natalie Langford
Chapter 4 - Speak the Language of Today's Internet-
Enabled Client Kathi Frank
Chapter 5 - Through the Eyes of a Real Estate Industry
Social Media Blogger Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman
Chapter 6 - Virtual Assistants-The Future of Real
Estate Support Sarah Reiter
Chapter 7 - Time vs. Money (Organic Searches vs.
Pay per Click) Missy Caulk
Chapter 8 - Become the Master of Your Own Domain!
Build a Profitable Custom Website Colleen Fischesser
Chapter 9 - The new challenges to time management -
how to avoid burn out or addiction Joeann Fossland
I am honored and proud to be amongst some talented bloggers from ActiveRain to get this book together and most of all a big appreciation to Kathi Frank who first introduced us to Would you like to co-author a book? for without Kathi none of this would have transpired.
I kept reading my Chapter 5 over and over and there is one thing that showed through my writing. My love for ActiveRain and all it has given me to get to the point and time of ......NOW. The part of my life that is imperative to keep working at for my business as well as the rewards ActiveRain has given me for the past 2.5 years.
The connections with my peers and MANY clients and the friends I've made along the way.
............... Blogging and Social Media is without a doubt THE way for consumers, peers and the public to get information and possibly connect with individuals in our Real Estate Industry through our writing. We all have presently turned to the internet for information for anything and everything and it surely will continue with unsurpassed knowledge at the click of the mouse. ........Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman, page 91, Profit from Technology
It is with this networking on the ActiveRain Real Estate Network that gave this member an opportunity to connect through blogging on this platform, gain knowledge, connecting with the public and consumer ..... and is what made all of this possible.
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Co-Authors Announcement Posts
- Learn from Other Agents to "Profit From Technology" Kathi Frank
- 9 Active Rainers Co-Author a book! Profit from Technology - A Guide for TODAY's RE Agent Natalie Langford
- Do YOU want to PROFIT FROM TECHNOLOGY????? Have we got a deal for you!!!! Joeann Fossland
- Profit From Technology with A Little Help from YOUR Friends Missy Caulk
- Profit from Technology: By Real Estate Agents, For Real Estate Agents -- Buy this Collaborative Book! Brian Block
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Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate® and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocations, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents, Home Buyers and Sellers.
© 2007-2012 Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman's Hawaii Real Estate and Relocation Blog.
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Most of the co-authors for this book will be writing announcements throughout the morning....
What a long journey to get to this point....woohoooooo!
Congratulations, Sally! Woo hooo is right!
I am proud of you guys and also sincere in saying that each and every one of you are well qualified for the subject matter . I wish you all the best with marketing and selling of the book. Well deserved hugs and congrats to you all..... Lifes proud/happy moments like this make all the hard work worthwhile... Labor of love I am sure.
Sally, isn't that amazing, that is so awesome! Way to go! Hope you have a book signing party! I am so very very happy for you!
I am so honored to co-author with you Sally. Your chapter is excellent. The introduction and kudo's to Activerain for bringing this all together.
Sally - You have a way of bringing your vivacious personality to everything you write. I think people will buy the book simply to have your writing in something tangible to hold in their hand with your words in it.
Sally! I love your chapter and feel blessed to be part of this project with you and the other Active Rain gurus!!!!Thanks for all you do!
Sally - Glad to see it as a finished product. I look forward to getting a copy. Well done to you and your colleagues!
Sis - This is so wonderful:) I'm going to have to check this book out sooner rather later.
Wow, Sally! Amazing the things you have accomplished since you began at AR..!! Congratulations and best of luck. Hope it sells fast and furious.
How cool is this? I didn't know anything about it. Gratz on being part of it. I hope you all make some moolah off it ;-)
Sally, you constantly outdo yourself. Sharing the wealth of knowledge is what brings us all together as ohana "family" in the rain. It must have taken a bit of time and lots of hard work. I will be sure to read it. Congratulations!
Sally CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
I Am going to have to get me a copy of the book ..... maybe I could even get it autographed:)
Thanks Maria....I'm very excited....and proud :)
Thanks Michele.......Lifes proud/happy moments like this make all the hard work worthwhile... woohoo! I agree!
Andrea: Book signing indeed....wonder how that'd go.
Missy: I've always believed that AR is a wonderful platform to be....and with that in mind...that's what came out in my chapter....:) I am also honored to be right beside you Missy!
Kathi: I'm really blushing at that remark....seriously. I thank you for putting this together and for all of us who supported each other through .....thanks Kathi!
Joeann: I love the whole book...because we're all in it! :)
Thanks Lil Bro...I have had it in hand....and still tripping on the whole thing :)
Karen: It's slow going over here...but I'm sure in the long run it'll prove to be beneficial to all who pick it up to read :)
Leolinda....over a year...and a few months....seriously a journey :)
George: Autographed....are you visiting all of us??? LOL.
Sally, your chapter was fabulous. I have enjoyed being a part of this project and surrounded by so many peers who I respect!
Sally I figured you could take to each of them and then personally deliver it to me ...... LOL
Sally- I remember when you all started this....and so nice to see it done. I like George's idea...you can go around getting the books signed -talk to Bob about a road trip LOL :) Anyway, I am really proud of you...I know I'll get mine autographed :)
Natalie: Me too! I enjoyed the whole journey!
George: Oh, yeah....and what ...swim? lol
Kathy: Okay, now that's an idea....Road Trip for the book...cool. You can be one of the groupies lol
Hi Sally... Congratulations on this tremendous accomplishment! How exciting!
AWESOME! Been waiting for this one to come out, just plugged it over on Facebook. Congrats to each of you on a wonderful and collective effort. We are proud and honored to have members like you all who pull this kind of stuff together. Now I want my copy!!!!!! :-))
Sally--I am continually amazed at the talent here at AR and I am so glad that I met you in this group. I will get copy of book quickly.
This is great Sally. I'll have to take a look at it.
Hi Celeste -- Congratulations to you and the other authors. What a power-packed book and I'm sure the agents who read it will profit immensely from the knowledge, tips and guidance.
Congrats Sally and to the other co-authors as well! Where can we get a copy?
Congratulations on the successful publication of your new book. Will you be selling it through Canadian booksellers or websites?
Oops, I guess if I read closer I would have seen the order link! Guess I'll order ours now!
Hi Sally,
WOW! I have thought about writing a book, little did I know you guys were already on it! Absolutely superb, and I am going to buy mine, where do I get it? This is such a great thing, and I know you guys wrote something special, GREAT WORK!!!! :)
-Lisa
Sally and all other Active Rainers Involved in this Awesome Project,
THANK YOU!! I just ordered this book today and cannot wait to get it in my hot little hands!!
What a great resource.....you guys ROCK in COUNTLESS WAYS!!
Thanks again,
Coleen
aka "Queen Coleen"
Very cool WooHoo. I can't wait to read it. IO was going to order my copy today but got busy and forgot, I hate it when that happens!!!
Looks like some great information, I am going to check this out.
Congratulations to all the writers and AR on this accomplishment! Looking forward to reading and learning!
Thank You All,
Sounds like a great resource I am looking forward to reading it!! When should we expect Part 2. LOL!!
Hi Sally-CONGRATS on such a wonderful achievement. I ordered a copy & look forward to reading it. <SMILE>
Sally...
Hot dang ... somehow I didn't know about the project, but how exciting fpr the nine of you!
Sally--It is sure to be a best seller as there are so many who want to learn from the best bloggers out there...congrats on your achievement!
Nice job...good luck with it.
Sally,
Congratulations to all contributing authors. What a wonderful sense of accomplishment it must give you to see your work in print!
This is so very cool. I am looking forward to reading it.
sounds like a good read - - - - thanks for the info
sounds like a good read - - - - thanks for the info
How cool is this, huh? Now you can really say that 'You wrote the book!"....
Sally, How wonderful. I will have to check this out.
Sally congrats on writing the book. You are a crusader for the internet.
Writing is my passion. I too have a goal in writing a book. Great work and Congrats
How AWESOME! Congrats and Kudos to you and our other Active Rainers for pulling this together! Cool!
Thanks Steve! All of us worked hard and diligently to get this to where it is.
Brad: You mean you didn't click and order one: LOL! Thanks much for helping promote it....now...can you feature each author ...one a day until we all get a spotlight? PLEASE?
Sally how wonderful. Congratulations to you and the other co-authors that's some accomplishment.
Thanks Mary! It really should prove to be helpful...not to mention where it all started!
Thanks Gary!
Chris: You can bet on that!
pat/Wayne....I see you found it :)
Mark: Website...click on that button!
What else can I add to this? Very cool......I can't wait to check it out. Congratulations on being a part of it!
Congratulations to you on bringing this to fruition. How many of us have an idea but nothing ever comes of it. Thanks for the inspiration, and what looks to be a great book!
Hey Sally,
Congrads!! on writing the book, that is so GREAT and such a accomplishment. Congrads to all the other authors as well!!
I don't look for these things... and just so you know, there are typos on the order page (should actually be "Receive your Digital Download within minutes", not "Receive you Digital Download with in minutes"). Since there is no email address for the Webmaster, I pass it along to you thanks to having clicked on your attractive, big "Buy Now" button :)
Sally: How cool is that!!! congrats... I will spread the word.
Rene'
Sally: This is great ! I will be getting a copy of this book. Sales should go through the roof !
That is great! Congrats to you all! I am impressed:)
Sally - that is SOOO cool. What an honor to be included in the book with such a terrific collection of writers in the blogging and social media world.
Jeff
ohh you little secret keeper, I will have to have you autograph a copy on my next visit to Honolulu :)
Katharine
I can't wait to read it. I hope you will socialize with us commoners.
Randy Prothero
Co-worker of famous author: Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman
Congrats on the book Sally from a great group of people! I had no idea you guys were doing this until I read Missy and Brian's posts.
There has been lots of comments about happiness and what gets us there the last few days of posting here. My definition is to be a part of a book that people actually read. Congratulations.
Awesome Sally. I just ordered it. I got a kick out of the shipping costs for overnight air though. I will stick with ground delivery LOL
Sally: That's awesome. Congratulations! I'll have to email Colleen as well. Her business is not far from where I live. May you have a prosperous day!
Did you see Randy's comment ....you will be nice to us "commoners" won't you LOL :) Oh, and no I won't be a "groupie" but I can be enticed to be your road manager :)
Funny Kathy....I'll think about it lol! Randy made a big joke at the office already.....revenge time lol
Rich: Part of the book lol...thanks. It is kinda cool. Don't know what else past that....humble pie time :)
Thank you all for stopping by to read...hope you all will go by the other authors posts as well!
Thanks for the tip. I will check and see if everyone wants one and come back. I love it.
Thanks Terry! Supporting each other has always been the forefront of this platform :)
How exciting for you! Can't wait to read - I am sure it is fabulous. Congrats and enjoy this natural "high" of a job well done!
Sally - We are so lucky to have popular Rainers in the book...sharing their wisdom...helping others grow their business. Thanks for your contribution.
Kathy: My broker's granddaughter was playing soccer and my broker was reading the book. When it was over she had put the book upside down and her granddaughter saw the pictures. She was exhuberant with her "There's Aunt Sally!" I know her....she's in the book and on and on. I think I enjoyed that the most out of all this. The children...so vibrant and innocent...and getting excited thinking she knows someone who is 'famous'.
Without you kathi....and of course lori...this would not have transpired.