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Erik Qualman’s Video Book Review Digital Leader 2012

January 10, 2012 By Doug Lehman Leave a Comment

VIDEO BOOK REVIEWS For Erik Qualman’s new book “Digital Leader” 5 Simple Keys to Success and Influence.

Five habits of digital leadership your personal STAMP

Simple: Success is the result of simplication and focus
True: be to true to your passion
Act: nothing happens without action – take the first step
Map: goals and visions are needed to get where you want to be
People: success doesn’t happen alone

My favorite principle of the five digital habits of digital leadership is the People section but each principle is key for success and influence in today’s world.

My review for Amazon.com

Erik Qualman hits another homerun with his latest book “Digital Leader” 5 Simple Keys to Success and Influence. This is his follow up book to his bestselling book Socialnomics. True to form this book is loaded with relevant case studies, facts and events that outline business practices today.

We all have an online presence which will stay with us our entire life and beyond. Why not inspire others with leadership providing an online legacy. This is our Digital Stamp. Qualman outlines five keys to success in leadership. Qualman cites several examples across multiple industries. He also provides several inspirational and motivational quotes on the topics of leadership.

The book is a tremendous resource, providing key points and takeaways after each section on the five habits of being a digital leader. If you are looking to improve your online leadership performance or interested in learning how society has changed with the impact of technology in the digital age this is a must read. As Qualman states Digital Leaders are made not born. Great Read Great Resource Book!

CNN iReport New Years Resolution

December 28, 2011 By Doug Lehman Leave a Comment

http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-723438

My first iReport assignment and New Year’s Resolution become an iReporter and meet and engage several iReporters in the online community.

I am new to iReport but very passionate about news and citizen journalism-styled videos. This was my first assignment.

Details of the assignment.

Tell us your name, where you live, and why you iReport.
Keep videos under 30 seconds.
Feel free to get as creative as you’d like!

Filed Under: Video Presentations, Videos Tagged With: atlanta brand ambassador video, brand ambassador, cnn ireport, Doug Lehman

Visual CV Services comes to an end

December 5, 2011 By Doug Lehman Leave a Comment

http://www.visualcv.com/douglaslehman

I am big fan of VisualCV but effective December 30, 2011 their online portfolio resume service is going away. I know there are a few options for online portfolio services out there but I will miss the look and usability of Visual CV. I open to suggestions on new online services. Let me know your thoughts.

http://www.visualcv.com/www/about_us/closing.html Visual CV Cease Operations.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: brand ambassador, Brand Ambassador Atlanta, Doug Lehman, Personal Branding, visual CV

Promotional Video Review Erik Qualman’s New Book “Digital Leader”

December 2, 2011 By Doug Lehman Leave a Comment

Just a quick update on my end. I just completed reading Erik Qualman’s new book Digital Leader: 5 Simple Keys to Success and Influence. This will make a great holiday gift. Below are two short promotional videos that highlight this great read. A full video book review will be coming soon with more details on the “Digital Leader”

Back in May 2011, I did a video book review for Erik Qualman’s Book Socialnomics. I enjoy spotlighting books and leveraging the power of social video for reviews. I have done number video book reviews and now I am honored to be a part of McGraw-Hill Insider Program.

PROMOTIONAL VIDEOS For Digital Leader

Filed Under: Book Reviews, Social Selling TV, Video Presentations Tagged With: Atlanta, atlanta brand ambassador video, Digital Leader, Doug Lehman, Erik Qualman, social media, socialnomics, video book reviews

Video Book Reviews McGraw-Hill Insider Program

November 22, 2011 By Doug Lehman Leave a Comment

I just received my first book today and I will be one of the first to read a copy of Erik Qualman’s upcoming book Digital Leader: 5 Simple Keys to Success and Influence. A full video review is coming soon. I have to read the book first.

I am very excited about this Insider Program and look forward reviewing more upcoming books. Stay tuned for reviews on Amazon.com and my website.

Filed Under: Book Reviews Tagged With: amazon Book review, brand ambassador, Doug Lehman, Erik Qualman, video book reviews

Worth It “The Power of Video Group Testimonials”

November 15, 2011 By Doug Lehman Leave a Comment

The Power of Video Group Testimonials

Earlier this month, I attended a special conference that was organized by Andrea Amir of Smart Money Chicks. The Confernece was called Worth It! The Money Conference for Women .The goal of the conference is to provide reliable Money Management, Investing, Career, Entrepreneur, Savings, Credit and Retirement Planning Strategies for women of all ages, economic backgrounds, and levels of financial knowledge. The Conference was designed to address the unique challenges women face in a safe and fun environment.

My task was to film the keynote speaker Karen Lee, Author of “It’s Just Money, So Why Does It Cause So Many Problems?” Karen’s presentation was excellent, engaging and informative.

After filming Karen, I decided to capture some testimonial videos . The conference was a huge success so I thought I would share the group testimonial video. Video testimonials are a great way to showcase your business or events.

To Put it in Lehman’s Terms “Testimonial Group Videos are a great visual tool to promote your events work. Worth It! The Money Conference for Women was a hit. It was worth attending.

Filed Under: Video Engagement Tips, Videos Tagged With: andrea amir, Brand Ambassador Atlanta, Doug Lehman, video engagement, video testiomonials, worth it

Get Social Event Spotlight “Hotep” Hustle University

November 4, 2011 By Doug Lehman Leave a Comment

Video Spolight Hustle University

Today I want to spotlight HOTEP and his organization “Hustle University. I had the
opportunity to hear him speak in September at an event hosted by The Omen
Agency. The Event was titled “Get Social! Social Media – Self
Publishing – Filmmaking. The speakers and topics consisted of the following.

Self-Publishing and Marketing presented by Hotep

Independent Filmmaking in the Web and Beyond by Donnie Leapheart

Social Media Trends and Tactics by Selah Abrams and Amani Channel

It was a great event and free to the public. I really enjoyed the presenters and the host “Omen Agency” did an excellent job. Always good to catch up with Black Nicholoson of The Omen Agency.

Today I want to showcase Hotep but plan on discussing the other presentations in more detail.

I’ve been fortunate to hear Amani and Selah speak before and they always bring great information on strategies and tips in the social media world.

I am currently watching the webseries called Osiris by Donnie Leapheart (PyramidPictures.com). I found Donnie’s presentation to be very enlightening and informative on flimmaking and the use webisodes in today’s entertaiment market.

Today’s Sportlight is Hotep and Hustle University.

Hotep has an event taking place Saturday November 5 at Georgia World Congress Center
“Hustle University Authors and Speakers Academy. More information about Hustle University and this event can be at www.hustleuniversity.org

I am in the process of doing series of book reviews on Hotep and Hustle University. Currently reading “Hustle While You Work Using Your 9-5 To Jumpstart Your 5-9″.

Click Here!

Filed Under: Video Presentations, Videos Tagged With: Amani Channel, atlanta brand ambassador video, Doug Lehman, hotep, Kim N. Carswell, Personal Branding, social media videos, social selling TV, The Omen Agency, video engagement

EZ Video Guy using Web Video to share the knowledge “7 People 7 Tips” Social Group Video

October 30, 2011 By Doug Lehman Leave a Comment

Today I want to showcase The EZ Video Guy aka Randy Barnes. Randy does a great job showcasing video engagement tips and one the best storytelling video promoters out there. I was lucky enough to be mentioned in one his video tip clips below.

7 Web Video Tips From 7 Web Video Pros

Great Job Randy. Checkout his videos on Youtube, Facebook and his websites rbarnes.com and The EZ Video Guy.

Thanks again Randy. It was great to be mentioned with some of the best video trainers and talent out there like Desiree Peeples, Amani Channel, Lou Bartone, John Lawson “ColderIce”, Mike Mueller. To put it in Lehman’s Terms, Randy does an awesome job putting together a true GROUP SOCIAL VIDEO CLIP. This video clip was truly authentic none of the experts rehearsed their tips, one take one shot, seven spontaneous tips real people, real talk video.

Randy was also kind enough to provide me feedback on my own welcome video clip using the power of video response. Watch the video and stay tuned to the end for a creative special tip.

Filed Under: Media Interviews, Video Engagement Tips, Video Presentations Tagged With: Amani Channel, atlanta brand ambassador video, Desiree Peeples, Doug Lehman, ez video guy, social media videos, social video, video SEO

Why Do Web Video for your website?

September 22, 2011 By Doug Lehman Leave a Comment

You have a website but why do web video? Well video can capture and engage your customers better than plain text, it is the next best thing to being there. You have heard to phrase a picture worth a thousand words what is video worth?

There are a number of reasons for doing web video.

To put in Lehman’s Terms there a number of reasons for doing web video.
Video engages you customers instantly, brings your brands to life.
Effective web Video emotionally connects you with your audience building trust and credibility.

Video adds a personal element to your message, delivering more clarity, eliminating speculation and interpretation.

Video shows what viewers and prospects what they need to know thus expediting the sales cycle faster.

Video placement on your website increases stickiness by more than 40%
Video improves search engine optimization (SEO)

44% of universal search results on Google feature Video

Video increases the chance of front –page Google results by 53% With Proper optimization, (Forrester Research}

The number one reason customer don’t buy online is they desire to see an item in person, using video to showcase your products and services is a powerful solution

Hey we are visual learners we like to see things

Effective Web Video can drive more traffic, attract and retain customers, increase visibility (SEO) that will engage your audience and close business.

Fact is People buy from people, video provides that human element. With web video you now have the option to personally connect with customers on your website. Web Video integration is now the standard for profitable business websites

Filed Under: Featured, Video Engagement Tips, Video Presentations, Videos Tagged With: Atlanta Business Video, brand ambassador, Doug Lehman, social selling, video SEO, Video Vlog

Video Response “Tweetheart TV” How to do a video response

September 15, 2011 By Doug Lehman Leave a Comment

Recently I did a video post spotlighting Stephanie Wonderlin host of Tweetheart TV, an interactive video show that highlights, social media news, tips and reviews. Tweetheart TV is a true interactive show that allows the viewer to watch more contact through a video menu. Stephanie asked her viewers to submit a video response for ideas for her upcoming shows on Tweetheart TV.

So how do you make a video response? How can you leverage this powerful action in social video engagement? It is easy to do a video response in YouTube. Doing a video response is simple and outlined on this link. Making a video Response

To make a video response click on all comments listed below the video. A hyperlink will appear on the right side of the comments box “Create a Video Response”. The next step is choosing a video, either from your existing videos or uploading a new video.

Filed Under: Case Studies, Video Engagement Tips, Video Presentations Tagged With: atlanta brand ambassador video, social media, social media videos, Stephanie Wonderlin, Tweetheart TV, video engagment, video response

Video Response Spotlighting Stephanie Wonderlin “Tweetheart TV”

September 15, 2011 By Doug Lehman Leave a Comment

Today I want to spotlight Stephanie Wonderlin host of Tweetheart TV an interactive video show that highlights, social media news, tips and reviews. Tweetheart TV is a true interactive show that allows the viewer to watch more contact through a video menu. This is a very unique video concept.

Stephanie recently asked her viewers to submit a video answering the question what do you want to see on the upcoming Tweetheart TV episodes? Stephanie is leveraging the power of video engagement to the fullest. I am big fan of Stephanie’s work and decided to do my own video request using the YouTube Video Response Tool. I am looking forward to future episodes of Tweetheart TV. Checkout Stephanie’s show on YouTube and her website she is one to watch and emulate.

Filed Under: Featured, Video Presentations Tagged With: atlanta brand ambassador video, Doug Lehman, social media videos, social selling TV, Stephanie Wonderlin, Tweetheart TV, video engagement

Facebook Business Page – Animation Video Call to Action

August 9, 2011 By Doug Lehman Leave a Comment

Lehman’s Terms of Business is getting a new look. We are in the process of launching a Facebook Business Page. More posts, videos and tips to come. Watch the animation video below for more details. Thank you!

Filed Under: Videos

Video Spotlight Social Media ROI Qualman Animation

July 28, 2011 By Doug Lehman Leave a Comment

Today I want to Spotlight Erik Qualman again. The following video talks about Social Media
ROI. What I like about this video is the creative use of Xtranormal Software to tell the story in animation form. If you are camera shy or simply don’t have a camera, software like Xtranormal could be a great option for telling your business story video.

As many of you know, I am a big fan of Erik’s Book Socialnomics and his website. I did a video book review earlier in the spring. I am big fan of engaging video content. This video is entertaining, informative and compelling, a nice clever storyline on Social Media ROI with very real but comedic viewpoint.

To put it in Lehman’s Terms there are several ways to show and visualize a story, using animation and a special script is another way to engage and educate your audience. Another example software that I like to use is Go! Animate. I will be showcasing other videos and animation software products in a blog post series soon.

Filed Under: Video Engagement Tips, Video Presentations, Videos Tagged With: brand ambassador, Doug Lehman, Erik Qualman, social media, Social Media ROI, video engagement

Make Brands Social “Vitrue” Social Selling TV Spotlight

July 21, 2011 By Doug Lehman Leave a Comment

In this episode of Social Selling TV, We are spotlighting “Vitrue” We make brands social!

On May 17, I became the 3000 follower for Vitrue. I was fortunate to win a gift bag. Vitrue gets the concept of be social with their fans and customers. When I decide to follow an individual, organization or company on twitter, there has to be a compelling reason to follow and engage.

Back in May, I heard Erika Brookes from Vitrue speak at the Digital Summit on the topic of 10 Social Trends to Watch In 2011. I decided to checkout her company website, YouTube Channel, Facebook Business Page etc. The next logical step was following Vitrue on twitter. I was fortunate to win a prize but the real prize was learning about a dynamic company. I also uncovered a YouTube show call Social Soup hosted Steve Barnes. Social Soup provides tips for marketers from marketers on social media stories.

To put it in Lehman’s Terms be SOCIAL
You can provide and deliver a lot of content on your company website, blogs, business pages etc, but if your clients, followers, fans are not engaged and don’t share with their networks, you are simply missing the point about being sociable. The ultimate value is what other people are saying about you and your company brand, leveraging the power of social media.

Filed Under: Case Studies, Video Presentations Tagged With: Brand Ambassador Atlanta, Doug Lehman, social media, social selling TV, twitter, video engagement, vitrue

Thank You Happy Birthday Kickball and Google Plus

July 16, 2011 By Doug Lehman Leave a Comment

July 15 was my Birthday and I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who has reached out to me via social media. I am having an awesome birthday weekend. In this webisode of Social Selling TV highlights Google Plus and let’s get connected, Atlanta Kickball, Social Media and Birthday Wishes. More to come, Thanks again for all the support and Birthday wishes.

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: atlanta brand ambassador video, Doug Lehman, Google Plus, kickball

The Social Media Learning Series – Social Selling TV News

July 14, 2011 By Doug Lehman Leave a Comment

Today I want to spotlight an upcoming workshop series here in Atlanta
THE SOCIAL MEDIA LEARNING SERIES

<a href="http://www.yubby.com/c/83418/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://www.yubby.com']);">You are watching channel Social Media Learning Series</a>

In this webisode of Social Selling TV we are discussing an upcoming series of workshops here in Atlanta. The Social Media Learning Series which is a collection of one-day workshops designed for the small business owner. The Social Media Learning Series is created by Desiree Peeples.

I am very honored to participate and train on Module 3 leveraging the use of video for customer engagement. These classes will start on August 20 and continue to September 17. All workshops will be held on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The following Modules and topics consist of.

Module 1: Blogging 101 WORDPRESS

Module 2: The Smart User’s Guide to Facebook and Twitter

Module 3: Understanding YouTube: The Basics & Video Customer Engagement

Module 4: Learning LinkedIn

Please checkout the following website for registration and more details
http://www.socialmedialearningseries.com/

Each of these classes will offer hands-on instruction in a variety of social media topics that can be applied to or utilized with any marketing strategy. Create an outstanding online presence by learning practical and easy-to-implement techniques to instantly connect with your customers and increase sales! – Desiree Peeples–creator of The Social Media Learning Series

More video updates and blog posts to come regarding this awesome workshop series so stay tuned. Doug Lehman

Filed Under: Video Presentations, Webinar Training Tagged With: Atlanta workshops, Desiree Peeples, Doug Lehman, social media learning series, social selling TV, The Social Media Learning series, workshops

Social Selling TV Webisode 3

July 7, 2011 By Doug Lehman Leave a Comment

In this episode of Social Selling TV, we discuss the 4th of July, the mission of Social Selling TV and spotlight an upcoming event in Atlanta “The Social Media Learning Series”

More information on the workshop series checkout
http://www.socialmedialearningseries.com/

Filed Under: Video Presentations Tagged With: Doug Lehman, social media learning series, social selling TV

Happy 4th of July from Social Selling TV

July 4, 2011 By Doug Lehman Leave a Comment

Happy 4th of July Everyone! Enjoy the holiday with your family and friends and remember to think about our troops that help support this great country of ours. We can’t put a price on freedom and independence. Happy Birthday America!

Filed Under: Video Presentations Tagged With: atlanta brand ambassador video, brand ambassador, Doug Lehman, social selling, social selling TV

Atlanta Authors and Speakers “Social Selling TV Episode ATL”

June 15, 2011 By Doug Lehman 1 Comment

I would like to spotlight five authors and speakers based here in Atlanta, Georgia that have made an impact on me. I have learned a great deal from them on topics of personal branding, sales, health, business practices and personal empowerment

My Atlanta Five for Five in the web episode on Social Selling TV.

Melissa Dawn Johnson http://www.velvetsuite.com/

Kim N. Carswell http://www.personaaffairs.com/

Victor Antonio http://www.victorantonio.com/

Madison Carlista http://www.madisoncarlista.com/

Barbara Giamanco http://barbaragiamanco.com/

Filed Under: Book Reviews, Video Presentations, Videos Tagged With: atlanta brand ambassador video, barbara giamanco, Doug Lehman, Kim N. Carswell, madison carlista, melissa Johnson, social selling TV, Victor Antonio

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