Ignite your Career

Ronald K Armstrong... roncinetv.com

Instead of trying to fit into others' realities, get people to come into yours. Other people are guests in your reality.

1. Scaleability - They spend too much time on little things. Do things that exponentially increase their efforts. Sends out 100s of comp cards a month using a system. Duplicates efforts. Viral -- tell a friend feature. Need automated system.

2. Correspondence -- always have a cliffhanger. "I heard about a big thing that'll change everything -- call me for more details." Automated e-mails

3. Blog, webpage, portable DVD player -- show them clips right there -- get them in your world :)

4. Build your company -- they believe in what I'm doing -- they don't get paid. Gary - you're my PR person...

5. Stay in the loop -- THR, Variety

6. Brand Yourself, Masters of Networking, High Visibility, Screenplay Sales Directory, How to Make it in Hollywood - books

7. Sales are made after 7th exposure to contact. Populate database -- send e-mail blast every week (too frequent!!) Send e-mails from years ago.

8. Establish rapport, establish how unique you are, and keep in contact

9. Peacocking - wear something different and get it to be a conversation starter

10. Brand by who you hang out with -- Walk in like you own the place, hot women, whatever

11. Getting attention in networking groups - Own the event. Act like a host... "If you need anything, come talk to me" They think you're important. Go there with an intention and focused.

12. Want to talk to someone important? Go into group and talk to everyone but important person. Tell them stories, get people laughing. Show energy and vibe. Merge groups... existing group with one I've already warmed up. Afterwards, I'm going to run across the street to get something to eat, why don't you join us?

13. Don't ask for work. Talk in terms of future projections. We're already working together on a project and aren't we excited. When you and I work together, when you think about working together... Change people's mind by appealing to emotion, not by logic. What's it like when you imagine working with someone as talented as me? (what?)

14. It's not about who you know, it's about who knows you.

15. Staying in contact -- e-mail them, invite them places, give them treats/trinkets