We finally did it – after 2 plus years on Twitter, interacting, engaging, talking, getting into arguments, making friends, we are at the 10,000 follower threshold.
Twitter is about engagement, about conversations. And we’ve had such a great time with so many of you…so we want to single out 10 – people or groups of people – who have helped us along the way. In No Particular Order:
1. @unmarketing – I single out Scott Stratten for a couple reasons. Other than being uber-cool and all that, he happens to be the first person ever to send me a direct message on Twitter. It was an actual message, asking me how I was liking Twitter so far.
He’s worth a follow. He’s the real deal. And I get the feeling that, after he sells a zillion copies of his book, he’ll still be the real deal.
2. @ginidietrich. Whip-smart, opinionated, charming as heck. We’ve had some killer conversations on Twitter and elsewhere. She’s the CEO of Arment Dietrich.
3. @tweetmaker. Meet Jim Alexander. Solid citizen – solid enough that we’re working on a book together. Called Nichification. One of those people that, after you meet him IRL, you like him even more than you did on Twitter.
4. @garyunger. Creative Genius. Really.
5. @hgtv. We had the pleasure of being the “Tweet of the Week” on the Cable Channel HGTV earlier this year. So much fun – and they made a video of it. Learn more here: Tweet of the Week.
6. Some Real People: Like @LindsayMAllen, @ChicagoDiane, @mattplanet, @marksherrick, @harrisonpainter, @tmjackso @coffeyjulie, @chrisbrogan, @gilrogers, @mattdollinger, @rosshair, @rondavies, @waynemansfield, @ryanwynia,@toyotaequipment, @ceslsu, @ryan_manno. And a real dog, like @doggedpursuit.
7. Some Real Brands. Like @ms_elli, @liquorlandNZ, @SierraNevadaCA. I hope to visit y’all someday.
8. Wine people: @chwine (the folks at Cameron Hughes do some great work) and @rickbakas (we’ll meet IRL one of these days…). @cinderellawine is pretty darn cool, too. Oh, and that @garyvee guy – yes, he does all his own stunts.
9. Some dynamite women entrepreneurs. @barefoot_exec. @annevanston and @alexisneely. And don’t forget @jennifervides and @kellyolexa. Always smiling…Thanks for inspiring us all – and keeping us motivated.
10. @karioca – my lovely wife, Kari. You’re the best!
This Twitter thing is pretty cool – and if I’ve forgotten you, I apologize. Do let me know…and thanks for all the conversations!
