Comments on: Be The Starting Point Of Conversations

By: Deryl Lampkin

Deryl Lampkin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:11:40 +0000

I think that if the majority of people are echoing someone else, then there is plenty opportunities to be first because so few are moving in that direction.

By: Mr. I

Mr. I — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:48:34 +0000

Honestly, echoing is the biggest problem with blogs these days. 90% people are saying same things as 10% of popular people. This hampers conversations a lot.
I alway try to add a unique view point to posts and usually, they end up working well.

By: lonelypond

lonelypond — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 02:33:12 +0000

I like this. I’ve been thinking about adding conversationalist to my bio and list of skills/traits as it seems to be something people aren’t paying enough attention to as important. And a talent for conversation is essential. I’m always amazed at trying to explain Twitter to people who don’t get it. You just talk to people; how can you explain that? But that might be a little harder when you’re typing or texting or haven’t been formally introduced. So this post is a good starting point for people who need a little push into the drift, ebb and flow of relationships, which are at the core of social media and developed by conversations. Nice chatting with you, as always, Adam ; )

By: Jack Hadley

Jack Hadley — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:53:00 +0000

As always, Adam, a great read. Really useful ways of helping clients think about content. Thanks.

One thing I might respectfully disagree with is your statement about “The advantage of being early is probably gone in most industries.”

I know sometimes it may feel like that, but that may be because those of us who read and study this space everyday are so close to it. The instances and industries in which there is real, major traction are still pretty few and far between.

I think, with a few exceptions, there’s still the chance to be first. And, as us old marketers remember from the classic book “The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing” by Ries and Trout, the #1 law of marketing leadership is “It’s better to be first than it is to be better.”

Of course if you can be BOTH first, AND better, bravo!

Thanks again for your continued insights and clear thinking.

By: Rob Diana

Rob Diana — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:26:11 +0000

Regurgitating the same news or opinions becomes really boring. More bloggers need to come at posts with a different angle. I always try to analyze news and announcements, or use my software development perspective on things.