Local Santa Clarita Business Groups fail
This post came out of a phone call I received this last Thursday. A new arrival to the Santa Clarita Valley, who is opening up a new clothing business, had been approached by several of the networking groups that operate in the SCV.
Go with your NOSE…
Apparently “Dan”, was ok with some and really bothered by others. The “others” seemed, to “Dan”, to only be interested in when they were going to get paid and he totally smelled “BS” emitting from those “salespeople’s” chosen verbiage.
I totally get that and to have to pay first, before you experience anything, is an issue in today’s open business world.
Let me know by commenting below what you think of the local Santa Clarita Networking Groups and what your experiences have been.
What is your local Networking Group of Choice?
“Dan” is watching and would be happy to hear what you have to say as to which of the local Santa Clarita Networking groups will give him and his new local business the best traction.
What has been your Return on Investment(ROI) with your membership? Which group seems to be the best organized? Have you ever been strong-armed into joining any of the groups? Did you quit the group because it did not work for you? And why?
Who do you SEO with in the Santa Clarita Valley?
The question of the day comes as a result of a phone conversation from a new local Santa Clarita Website, SEO(search engine optimization) and Social Media Marketing company. We spoke at length about my Radio Show and them coming on to talk to the SCVmoves audience.
There were several things I wanted to know about their business.
- How long have they been around?
- Where did they come from?
- Where do they see themselves in 5 years?
- Do they have local businesses that would be willing to come onto the radio show and say something about the service they provided or how they liked their job?
- Brick and Mortar or Virtual?
- How about a local address just in case things go awry?
– my favorite
Previously on the SCV Radio Show
We have had SEO, Internet Optimizers and those that call the Social Media and the Web their home, on our SCVmoves radio show in the past. There are several new “non brick and mortar” Businesses that have come about recently and are competing with each other for your business.
If it sounds funny to your ears – it probably is
Some might throw phrases around like web 2.0, pay per click, ad words, keywords, organic rankings and more.
Don’t get overwhelmed – they should be able explain those terms in a simple, “non-techy” way. If they never get around to making sense – then interview the batter on deck.
Where is the “pay off”
Within a pre-determined time frame, you should also be able to “quantify” the exposure they have built for your business in their “on-line” way. This will be by “registrants” to your email updates about your business. Another proof will be in direct “new” business as a result of your better web placement.
Ask them, what can I expect and when can I expect it
Be Safe, let me know if you want me to refer to you anyone in the SEO and Internet Building game. I have my favorites…
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