Yay! It’s Friday. And, that means it is time for #FollowFriday. This week’s must follow blogger is Marcus Sheridan from The Sales Lion.
Let me start out by sharing a recent story about Marcus. This story epitomizes why you need to be following Marcus.
Earlier this week I sent him an email asking if I could chat with him about how he has built such a great community at The Sales Lion and whether he could share some tips with me. Immediately after sending him my email he responded that he would be happy to chat.
The next day Marcus shared over 45 minutes of his time talking to me about blogging and community building. Marcus shared some great tips, and I was blown away by his generosity and ideas about blogging.
This is why you need to follow him on Twitter and subscribe to his site. This guy gets engagement, community, blogging and business.
If you haven’t visited Marcus’ site before you will see that each of his blog posts generates a great conversation in the comments. Take a look at his recent article on the Power of a Blogging Community. That one post generated over 80 comments.
In just that one blog post, I also discovered a ton of other great people to follow. That is why I love blogging. For example, I discovered Ingrid Abboud and her awesome SuperPost Sunday Weekly Roundup (I love great link lists), Michael Brenner (a fellow Philly boy) and his 8 Great Tips for Business Blogging, Brankica and her excellent Adsense guide, Mark Harai and his Twitter for Business Opportunities article, and Bryan Thompson and his great advice for living in community.
You should definitely follow those people too. I am sure that they will be highlighted in future #FollowFriday editions here at SoloBizCoach.com.
But, back to Marcus. Marcus has some great content at The Sales Lion. Check out these articles:
- 10 Ways to Get Tons of Massive Comments
- How To Network Online Like a Superstar
- Stop Writing and Start Networking
These are just a few of Marcus’ most popular articles. Go check out his site right now.
This post is part of my #FollowFriday series where I highlight people that you should be following. I am always looking to connect with new people. So, if you have any recommendations for future #FollowFriday people, please send me an email at fred@solobizcoach.com.
Hey Fred, thanks so much for the mention and link love. And thanks to Marcus for including me in such a great group of people.
I love making friends in this (sometimes crazy) online world and it is a pleasure to meet you. Hope to learn from you as much as I do from Marcus
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Sure thing Brankica. I really liked your Adsense article. I have been building Adsense sites for about 4 years now.
Of course you would be included Brankica……..
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Oh yeah I have followed Marcus on Twitter and stalked his awesome very informative blog too. He’s a great blogger, Internet marketing consultant.
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Hey Kria. Thanks for stopping by. Marcus is definitely a blogger to watch.
Kira, that’s awfully kind of you man. Really appreciate it.
Hey Fred,
I agree – Marcus rocks! He’s simply been so helpful to me over the many, many months (maybe even a year?) I’ve known him as a blogger.
If he’s not the person to follow, I don’t know who is!
I love your #FollowFriday series. Great work!
Christina
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Thanks for stopping by Christina. I am glad you like my #FollowFriday series. It is a lot of fun to do. I love highlighting great people.
Hey Fred! Thanks for the mention here
You’ve hit pay-dirt on Marcus’s blog. It’s loaded with some of the best people on the social web that can take your blogging experience to another level.
Go check em’ out – and I look forward to seeing much more of you in the community
Cheers to you sir!
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That Marcus, he’s everywhere…….
You got him while he’s hot, Fred. He’s definitely one of the good guys and certainly a must follow; just show up w/ your track shoes on however because he is always on the go.
A little known secret……he gets paid a penny a word, so depending on how hungry he is will determine the length of his post, comments, etc.
Good choice, thanks for sharing.
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Bill, how the heck did you know about the penny thing???
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Fred,
You got it, bro. They don’t come more fascinating and with more community engagement than Marcus Sheridan! That guy is a stud, and I think we all know it.
Honestly, his brilliant way of drawing conversations and major threads within threads on his comment log was what really drew me to TheSalesLion. I have attempted to emulate it but with less success. What can I say? He has a gift. And is truly one of the nicest guys out there.
And thank you for the shout-out, by the way. I really appreciate it! It’s been great getting to know you via blog comments!
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Bryan,
It has been awesome getting to know you. I love what you are doing over at ElevationLife.com.
Hey Bryan, don’t sell yourself shot man. You’re doing tremendous things as well, and you’ve got a great community. Appreciate your incredibly kind words though my friend. Hope you have a great week.
Marcus
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