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Re: When Pirates Board a New Ship

Shaine Mata — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 02:33:15 -0000

I am in awe. Now I am wondering how many other bloggers will try this.

Still, this is one of those pics you have to frame and put up on your wall. Way to go, Chris.

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Deanna — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:32:26 -0000

Chris, thanks so much. I just joined the community a few weeks ago, and didn't have the benefit of the earlier posts. So, not only was it brililant for it's own sake, it really is brilliant as a physcial, single image embodiment of your business philosophy or 'brand' per se. Also, kudos to you for respectfully explaining it to me. (e.g. for helping older folk who don't always get it but who want to get it and use it see the light clearly).

Re: When Pirates Board a New Ship

Peter Fleckenstein — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:04:02 -0000

Chris,
Great story and great example of the power of Twitter used properly. But - since you went through all the hard work of getting a picture not a lot of others will ever get, could you have at least looked a little better as pirates then social media tourists? ;-)

Great Work!!

Re: When Pirates Board a New Ship

Deb Ng — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:36:07 -0000

My six year old is jealous. Very jealous. Jealous as in "Mommy how come I never get to do anything cool like that?"

Great story about the power of Twitter and the need for businesses to be involved in social media. Argh!

Re: When Pirates Board a New Ship

chrisbrogan — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 02:35:31 -0000

@Deanna - I was traveling yesterday and slept today. Sorry I wasn't more prompt in my reply.

Re: When Pirates Board a New Ship

chrisbrogan — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 02:34:49 -0000

The pirate photo relates to The Beauty of Pirate Ships and Privateers - Backing Your Pirate Ships. It relates to a business strategy I've been pitching since last fall that I've used to build my company.

There are more pictures in the set all taken by Brian Solis.

How is this in any way groundbreaking? Hmm, I didn't say that it was. Is it different than how most businesses act on a given day? Test it out for yourself. Ask a business to go out of its way to do something where there's no obvious value back to them for doing it. See what you get for a response.

I think that social web-friendly companies are doing things that more traditional companies are not, and that these have ripple effects in their culture.

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Colonel Tribune — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:58:03 -0000

Great story, Chris. It looks like I may need an eyepatch soon.

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Deanna — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:04:59 -0000

It's called Marketing Strategy (for Christy). If indeed the purpose was just to see the power of social media, then the objective was achieved (and of course it was fun and exciting to make it happen). For me, I found Chris' blog interesting because of tips that I can use to promote my own business and improve my blog, and info that I can share with clients. So, my question for the underlying strategy relates to my reason for connecting to Chris. If there is nothing deeper to it, the fact that he made it happen will certainly have me thinking broader when brainstorming in the future. At any rate, I'm sorry Chris hasn't chimed in, since the question has been asked twice. Cheers.

Re: When Pirates Board a New Ship

Rob Harris — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:32:47 -0000

A pirate walks into a bar with a steering wheel sticking out of his zipper. The bartender says “did you know you have a steering wheel sticking out of your pants?” The pirate says “Arrr. It’s driven me nuts”

Re: When Pirates Board a New Ship

Christy — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:09:39 -0000

Can't believe people need to ask, "Why?" You had a dream and you followed through. The takeaway is that relationships make things happen and social networking builds relationships. Why does everything need to be groundbreaking? Why isn't the story cool in and of itself? I've been waiting to hear the outcome of your quest to go aboard the TI ship... glad to hear that you made it!

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Gary McElwain — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:50:07 -0000

This is a great example of the power of the social networking media. I should of listened to Ed Dale 2 years ago when he first started raving about the power of Twitter.

I hope my ship hasn't sailed yet.

Gary McElwain

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Shannon (@cajun_mama) — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 14:52:58 -0000

Chris - How fun was that for you? I know you will always remember that "moment" of being on The Song. Things like this are so cool and that's why I love social media. You've been able to accomplish something that even travel writers haven't been able to do. You are a Rock Star!

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Doug Firebaugh — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:59:24 -0000

Arrrrr! Social Media Communication at it's best once again ! Now THAT is persistence properly placed and put in the position for the powers to prove that Passion moves people! Don't ask me to say that again. Great post Chris-shows how this social media zone works when applied!

Re: When Pirates Board a New Ship

Deanna — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:20:25 -0000

Jeb asked this before, but why? Was it just to see if you could, or was there a marketing objective to the photo? Or was proving that you could the marketing objective?

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zaellen — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:05:06 -0000

Amazing Chris! I love it! Seems that it's all about courage and not being afraid of rejection. If you don't ask, you'll never know. Having a cool crazy idea, following through and not giving up and succeeding! What an empowering message! Thanks for this...

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MizFit — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 06:44:09 -0000

shiver me timbers!
Does this mean you will be joining me on September 19th now?
It's my favorite day of the year ;)

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Brandie / @LuxorLV — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:19:43 -0000

Chris - Glad I was able to help! The photo turned out great and I look forward to seeing the rest.

Justin - Kudos for the idea and the guts to ask.

Looking forward to seeing both of you when you're back in Vegas.

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SusieBlackmon — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:18:41 -0000

Great story and photo. Feel free to pirate my ship any time.

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Julie Roads — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:12:10 -0000

I love when you show us all how human you are - the fact that you begged, missed an email, suffered a dropping-out call and fretted...
This realness and humility is what keeps me coming back. (oh, and you're wicked smart...)

Re: When Pirates Board a New Ship

Site O Rific — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:25:05 -0000

Hmmm, maybe Twitter is good for something after all!

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Coffee Talkee — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:19:41 -0000

I agree, this is a great analogy to explain how Twitter can be used. And I think my experiment was answered by Chris' blog post.

Kudos!

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@TrendTracker — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:13:22 -0000

Brilliant, funny example of the power of Social Media!

Re: When Pirates Board a New Ship

David Spinks — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:27:38 -0000

Chris,

Social media allows you to connect to people on a more personal level. I feel as though I know many of the people I follow on twitter, including you Chris, on a more personal level even if they're not following me back. When you feel like you know someone personally, you feel more inclined to help that person if they need something. By connecting on social media, we are connecting as real people and this is a great example of how that connection contributes to helping each other in the offline world as well.

Dave

Re: When Pirates Board a New Ship

Napril1023 — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:04:03 -0000

Aargh!

Re: When Pirates Board a New Ship

Gennaro @ Enduring Wanderlust — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 15:51:51 -0000

When do you guys sail off for the shores of Somalia for some real treasure?