Forging deep-seated business relationships requires a different level of engagement. It requires hunting. Try to avoid taking a long shot and get up and personal. If you engage on Twitter, convert to LinkedIn or Facebook; if you’re on Facebook, take it to Messenger or email; if you’re on email, schedule a call or Skype, and if you’re already talking on the phone, meet in person.
Chris Abraham
With social media, you need to do more than forage
When you put lots of energy, time, and passion — but no plan — into your social media marketing and PR campaigns, you’re a forager. While there’s nothing wrong with that, it doesn’t scale or contribute to a business’s bottom line.
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