I recently met Norman Bezona, the founder of the Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary and a 50 year veteran of tropical forestry here on the Big Island of Hawaii. He is what you would call, the man “who speaks for the trees”. He opened my eyes last weekend while I was up on his property doing a […]
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Blending Aloha, Sustainability and Technology Is Smart Business-TechConKona 2.0
Living on a rock 2500 miles out in the middle of the Pacific Ocean creates challenges and unique opportunities for those of us living on the Big Island of Hawaii. We have the highest energy prices in the United States with plenty of hang wringing by our elected officials about renewable energy solutions and getting […]
The Proof Is Here-You CAN Get Great SEO Using Google+
Google+ may be the social media step-child to most, but I wanted to show you that to Google, it’s a favorite son. After I write and publish blog posts for my client LUVA Real Estate, I check how the posts show up in a Google search. I also check to see where they show up […]
3 Things NOT To Do in Event Planning
Advice can be very valuable, especially if it saves you time and money. I am currently working on planning and implementing the Big Island Chocolate Festival being held at the Fairmont Orchid on the Kohala Coast on March 23rd. I am very excited about all the sponsor support we have received and how this year is […]
Mango Chutney, Citrine Jewelry and the Web
My friend, Heather, has a mango farm and makes the most unbelievable mango chutney with a zesty bite you can’t get anywhere else. Natasha, is a jewelry designer who infuses her knowledge of the power of crystals into her creations. Both do not use Facebook, nor do they have their own websites to sell their […]
Digital Marketing Basics For Realtors-Two Workshops on Dec. 13th.
Don’t Be a “Secret” Agent! West Hawaii Association of REALTORS December 13, 2011 2 Workshops Generate leads for new business in 2012! Getting found is half the battle. Stop being a “Secret Agent” and start creating internet leads and referrals from your sphere of influence. These workshops will give you the […]
St. Elmo’s Fire, Rob Lowe, and Job Opportunities
I just finished reading “Stories I Only Tell My Friends“, Rob Lowe’s biography, which then led me to watch “St. Elmo’s Fire” tonight. During the movie, I remembered that my first post on this blog talked about having my own space and I could make my own peanut butter and jelly sandwich if I wanted. […]
Social Media Promotion-Case Study in Action
Want to see social media promotion in action? I’ve got two days to create a flash mob for a free concert on Friday night! My good friend, Laura Kinoshita, Kinoshita Communications, has hired me to do some consulting with her company. One of her local clients is in need of a good boost of energy, […]
Social Media Karma and How to Use Social Media to Find A Job
One of the things I love about participating “in the social space” is that it is so uplifting. I tap into the positive stories and thoughts of hundreds of my friends each day and it literally energizes me. From all the people who helped me get to where I am with the knowledge and passion […]