Is Facebook Good For Business?
Mari
I confess, I’m a complete and utter Facebook addict!!
I find myself staying logged in all day and coming back to surf, search, check out who’s doing what, look for tidbits and new peeps to ‘friend’ (yes, ‘friend’ is now officially a verb ;)).
With so much time on my hands these days (on board my fabuous 34′ RV, enjoying the peaceful, distraction-free environment!), what’s a girl to do? (Ahem, not that I’m a lady of complete leisure - I have multiple business projects I’m working on).
The latest Facebook frenzy has me intrigued. Granted, social networking is just that. But, to me, networking is for business purposes. (It might be interesting to compare “amount of time invested” and “direct results”!!)
Here’s the thing: I believe it depends on (1) your objectives and (2) your motivational profile.
Making new friends around the entire globe gives me a buzz! Learning about real people, who they are, what kind of lives they lead, what interests them. But is this enough?
The answer is a resounding YES. Because my objectives and my motivational profile go hand-in-hand. As a High I on DISC, raging Extravert on Myers Briggs, High Social Contact, Interdependence and Curiosity on Reiss, and Communication my #1 strength on StrengthsFinder… Facebook is THE IDEAL environment for someone like me.
Everything revolves around relationships in my world. I live by the creed, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know, who knows you, and who knows who you know.” (e.g. your Facebook friends).
It’s early days to quantify specific results from my Facebook “addiction.” But, I’m positive the continued activity will have untold payoffs. I’ve already deepened relationships with many business contacts who were previously distant acquaintances. And, I’ve begun new, inspiring connections.
I’ll keep you posted. Meantime - are you on Facebook? 
If so, feel free to “friend” me!
Posted on: Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 11:43 pm 
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