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Sites of the Week: Phoenix Friday Nights & 8 Dollar Farming

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It’s been awhile since I last did a Site of the Week Month When I Get Around to it post. Here are a couple of sites for you. They are both newish, completely different from each other, but very cool sites.

Phoenix Friday Nights

I’ve heard a lot of people say Phoenix has no “downtown culture”. Being an East Valleyer (and staring 50 in the face) I don’t get much opportunity to explore downtown night-life. But there is a group of local folks that are dispelling the no Phoenix night-life myth. Phoenix Friday Nights is the site that compiles their varied meet-ups — at bars, restaurants, and coffee shops. I’ve followed several participants on Twitter for some time, and just added a few more. It’s an eclectic group of folks. Very social media savvy, smart, and judging by the photos they are a whole lot of fun. You can follow the group on Twitter @FridayNights.

8 Dollar Farming

Chris Butterworth, real estate agent extraordinaire and a great thinker and writer, has started up 8 Dollar Farming. He offers an insanely inexpensive newsletter service, and the 8 Dollar Farming Blog is a wealth of information. Although it is targeted for real estate professionals, I think anyone in any service related industry would find many pearls of wisdom on the blog. For that matter, the things Chris discusses are food for thought for anyone in any walk of life. It’s a mix of philosophical thoughts and ideas, techy tips, and very sage advice on business and life in general. Go there, you won’t be disappointed. 

 

PodCamp AZ 2008 – A “Relevant Media Unconference”

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MeetmeatpcazIf you are remotely interested in blogging, podcasting, or social media marketing and/or “new and relevant media”, then PodCamp AZ 2008 should be of interest.

What’s a PodCamp AZ?

From the Learn Page:

PodCamp is a FREE BarCamp-style community UnConference for podcasters and listeners, bloggers and readers, and anyone interested in New Media. It was held for the first time from September 8-10 in Boston, Massachusetts and is now spreading across the world.

The PodCamp will be held on Nov 1 and 2 and the University of Advancing Technology (UAT) ”“ 2625 W Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283 (Baseline and I-10).

The growing list of speakers is impressive, and the list of topics exhaustive.

Media, business, marketing, blogging, video, podcasting”¦. sounds like lots of potential real estate applications.

I’ll be there. Will you?

Upcoming Events

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Fair warning, some shameless self-promotion ahead. But that aside, there are some great real estate events coming up”

Arizona Real Estate Blogging Network

I’ll be speaking on “Building Links: The Basics & Beyond”.
This is a *great* group that meets regularly.

When: September 26, 10:30am

Where:
On Q Financial
1820 E Ray Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
UPDATE: Address was incorrectly posted on meetup.com (and hence here) as West Ray. It is EASY Ray. This is the NW corner of Ray & Cooper Rd.

More info at Meetup.com.

Nahrep_logoNational Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP)

I’m excited to have been invited to speak at the NAHREP 2008 Hispanic Marketing Convention.

The topic is “Online Social Networking and Blogging for Business”.

It will be moderated by Brian Requarth of Bilingual Marketing Group and VivaReal and I’ll be joined by Kevin Boer of 3 Oceans Real Estate and Domus Consulting Group and Ricardo Bueno of Industry-Reports.com. Both are fabulous speakers and it’s an honor to share the stage with them.

When: September 27 – October 1, (We’re up at 10:10am on Monday 9/29)

Where:
Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa
Phoenix, Arizona

More info at the convention site.

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SEVRAR Technology Conference

Block out your calendars for January 27, 2009 for the Southeast Valley Regional Association of Realtors (SEVRAR) Technology Conference. The theme of the conference is “Growing Profits Through Technology” – I like profits, and I like technology. I’ll be speaking on “Blogging – Taking it to the Next Level” as well as manning an “experts table” where people will be able to come in and talk to experts a few on one and ask specific questions and interact with the experts. (Expert? Well, I can fake it pretty well )

More info to follow.


NAR AE LogoNational Association of Realtors Association Executives Institute

Yes, the NAR has actually asked me to speak to Association Executives. Scary isn’t it? They need not fear, I’ll be nice. Actually, I am really excited about this conference. I’ll be on a panel whose topic is, “Applied Social Media Trends”. It will be moderated by the amazing Jeff Turner of Real Estate Shows and I’ll be joined by two of my fellow AgentGenius contributors Benn Rosales and Mariana Wagner.

When: March 20 – March 24, 2009 (our panel is Monday, 3/23 at 8:30am)

Where:
The Broadmor
1 Lake Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80906

More info to follow.

Rebw5RE Blog World

It is with much sadness and regret that prior commitments are going to keep me from attending Real Estate Blog World and Blog World in Las Vegas this weekend. This is going to be a *great* event and I want to see pictures and hear all about it from my friends that are attending.

There’s still time to make it”¦ more info is available at the RE Blog World site and blog.

NY_09_headerSMInman News Real Estate ConnectNYC 2009

This, along with Inman Blogger Connect (and maybe an RE Bar Camp?) will be one of the premier events. I fully intend to grovel and suck up to Joel and Daniel and see if I can’t squeeze out one more speaker invite. Anyone need a car washed?

When: January 7 – 9, 2009

Where:
Marriott Marquis Times Square
New York, NY

More info here.

Going to the ARMLS Tech Fair?

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Hey there Phoenix area real estate people!

Are you going to the ARMLS Tech Fair tomorrow or Friday?

I’ll be in the booth by our esteemed IDX provider, Diverse Soultions, chatting about blogging and social media type stuff.

Stop by if you’re there and say howdy!

ARMLS Tech Fair
When: Thursday and Friday, August 21-22 — 9:00am through 5:00pm
Where: Monterra at Westworld, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

The Tech Fair will be held concurrently with ARMLS training on the advanced features of flexmls in the same facility, so feel free to drop in after class!


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Real Estate Blogging/Social Media/Twitter Meetup on Friday!

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Jeff Turner (aka ResPres, aka the “other” JT) of the fabulous Real Estate Shows (blog) is hosting a social meetup in Scottsdale on Friday, June 6 at 7:00pm.  

If you’ve been involved in real estate social media for more than say, oh five minutes, you’ve probably seen Jeff’s presence. The man is everywhere.

I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Jeff in person. He’s a great guy.

Details of the event can be found here at Yahoo Upcoming.

You must RSVP through Upcoming. Real Estate Shows is buying, so he needs an accurate count!

Signed,

The original JT (I’m older than him by a year, hence I was JT before he was JT).

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