I’m just back from spending a few days in Romania, introducing the internet marketing, social networking and general online business buildling ideas.

Ujlaki Csaba, a great FLP leader and good friend, invited me to come and speak for two days. Together with his sponsor, Monika Kele (below)

There were over 120 people attending, eager to learn the skills for online marketing. I was surprised to see that over 40 laptop computers were in the room, proving to me yet again that where there is a desire, people will take instant action. No waiting till they got home!

Mark and Csaba presenting in Sibiu, Romania

For two days we took the audience from a basic understanding of the internet, right through to creating their own google mail account, calendar with SMS txt reminders, Docs files with spreadsheets and writing documents and  powerpoints, picasa web albums, and youtube channels.

Photos were taking, and videos made to help them promote their business from the moment they left the workshop.

I had a great time, I am very grateful to the people there, and to respect those who visit this site, the information here is now reproduced in Romanian thanks to Google Translate.

Mark

Sunt doar înapoi de la cheltuieli cu câteva zile în România, introducerea internet marketing, reţele sociale şi de afaceri on-line general buildling idei.

Ujlaki Csaba, un mare lider FLP şi bun prieten, ma invitat să vină şi să vorbească timp de două zile. Au fost peste 120 de persoane care participă, dornici de a învăţa abilităţile de marketing online. Am fost surprins să văd că peste 40 de computere laptop-au fost în cameră, dovedindu-mi încă o dată că acolo unde există o dorinţă, oamenii vor lua măsuri imediate. No sa asteptam pana au ajuns acasa!

Timp de două zile am luat publicul dintr-o înţelegere de bază a Internetului, prin dreptul de a crea cont propriu Google Mail, calendar cu memento-uri SMS txt, Docs dosar cu foi de calcul şi documente scris şi Powerpoints, albume Picasa Web, şi canale YouTube.

Fotografii au fost luaţi, şi înregistrări video făcute pentru a le ajuta să promoveze lor de afaceri din momentul în care a părăsit atelier.

Am avut o mare de timp, sunt foarte recunoscător pentru oamenii de acolo, şi să respecte pe cei care vizitează acest site, informaţiile de aici este reprodus acum în datorită româneşti la Google Translate.

Remember to forward the newsletter – The record so far is 345 people getting a copy! Awesome work Monique!!

Mark

This is the new beach we live on, in Torquay, Victoria…

The life of a traveller sometimes seems idyllic, and at other times you wouldn’t swap with them for all the money in the world.

For me, travel has its ups and downs, but tomorrow the sun rises, theres always another pair of clothes you can find when your bag goes missing, there’s always a cup of tea waiting, and there’s always – nearly – the photographic proof of the experience so you can laugh about it later.

This month I head to Chicago, Toronto, Miami and a range of other US cities, for some training on social media marketing, lead generation, and some of the simple things you can do to make your online marketing more productive.

A good friend in Malaysia told me recently, over Satays and a Tiger beer, that most small businesses have no real strategy for social media. Their staff all have facebook accounts, but the boss has no clue. And the business isn’t being represented at all.

So I thought I’d jump in and help out. Small business, regular business, get out and tell people what they can do inhouse, without computer geeks or tech-heads, to start their own company facebook pages, to get into instant message and skype calling, to save money and connect everyone closer.

That’s a sample of what we’re talking about in this coming month of seminars.

Come along!

Visit fortunenow.com for registration information and locations. Just $20 per talk, its like 4 grande lattes! For information that can transform a business and bring in another $10,000 in business before Christmas.

Mark

I am back with Adri in Hungary for a month, preparing training notes for the bootcamp, working on my latest personal development training in Health and Community Services, and trying to find a new apartment when I return.

We have been busy revamping our social networking strategies, as well as being much more focused on the content of communications that are going online.

You might like to check out the tool I use, tweet later, over on the right of the site. It helps automate my twitter activities for the last year.

Also, www.2007domains.com is live again working to help you find and create your online presence.

Get yourself online today!

Mark

We moved to Torquay, out of the city and traffic. The Great Ocean road, the peace at night and the beach every day.

I do a bit more driving, but coming home is great. And there is nothing better than after a long day, walking or running along the beach. All your troubles and cares literally wash away with the rhythmic to and from of the waves on the beach.

Are you delaying your big seachange?

What would it take to get you to where you know you want to be? Extra money? I don’t think so. Afraid of the change? What’s the worst that could happen?

I moved to QLD, but came back to Melbourne. I live in Hungary and Australia now, with trips through Asia and the USA.

My life has its complications, but its an adventure.

I hope you can continue your journey too.

Mark

What have you done since the seminar?
What have you practiced?
How is Twitter going for you?
Have you changed your online profiles?

And much more, with great tips and ideas to help people implement
the ideas we started talking about at the events.

Fortune Now Members get the privilege to eavesdrop on the calls
and hear how to improve their communications strategy both
offline and online.

Technology permitting, we will record the call.

Any problems email me direct and we’ll try to get you the MP3 afterwards.

Also, we will be commencing the 1hr strategy meetings, based on a series of questions we will ask you, some requiring passwords and usernames, so get prepared! More on the call.

Mark

Sounds like a big claim.

But I always used to say my workshop was like doing four years of toastmasters… because we actually did things. We practiced, we worked, we roleplayed, we interacted. Not just listening to the techniques and critique aspects. But live action.

So I’ve created an intensive, 4 days, one week – after hours workshop series to give you mastery of this vital skill.

Registrations will be limited to small groups, to add value and impact.

To enquire – the page will be up in a few days – register your interest at speakingmastery@coachmarkdavis.com or follow me on twitter at www.twitter.com/speakingmastery

Thanks!

Mark

After a whirlwind tour of London, the NE USA and Toronto, I’m back in Australia realising that some things hold true. No matter what level of knowledge we have of technology or the internet, we still need to know what to say to people when they are standing in front of us.

The public speaking and presentations tips we shared on this trip proved to me that this workshop is vital for people understanding how to create a powerful first impression and confidently present their ideas.

I will be doing another round of these communications workshops in the USA/Canada in Sep/Oct and the UK also. If you’d like a workshop in your city in Australia, New Zealand or Asia, just let me know at bookings@coachmarkdavis.com .

I have an Australian series of events coming up in June, including Google Supermans guide to Social Networking – Twitter, Facebook, Wordpress and more. Check the events page for more.

In the meantime, if you haven’t followed me in Twitter, go here…. www.twitter.com/coachmarkdavis – or find me in facebook for more updates and free tips.

Seminar attendees looking for the download of the bonus Singapore seminar and ebooks need to use the same password at the relevant post in the blog.

And please, comments and ideas welcomed everyday!

Mark

Launching the new Speaking Mastery Academy, where you learn the skills for Telephone, Face to face and Internet communication skills to sell more every day.

Jurys Inn, Heathrow, 2pm-5pm and 6pm-10pm.

Two great events, the first for trainers, teachers and those that want to be public speakers for groups, and the second workshop for people in the beginner or learning group, who want the basics under their belt.

Everyone can come to both, its just 20 pound for the combined launch day to cover meeting room costs.

Bonus, Phil Snelman returns to launch his new Video Marketing programme, and will be sharing tips on making videos on the internet to give you the edge over your amateur Youtube competitors!

See you there!

www.SpeakingMasteryAcademy.com