Recently my core Tribe of 5 guys started a Tribe Power Hour. This is a very fun time for us and we get a lot done in this short amount of time. I wanted to show you how we structure our time and show you what we do so you can in turn use these same techniques to build up your own core Tribe.
It all starts with an agreed upon time that works for us all, and we then conference call each other through Skype to start the process.
We normally start our sessions by sending out a tweet something like, “Doing a Syndication Power Hour With My Tribe @karyrogney, @Kenpickard, @NickLogantv, and @JonAlfredsson.” We then update our status on Facebook with something similar.
We all start at one of our blogs and take the latest blog post, read it, and comment on it. Having the plug-in Comment Luv on the blog will give you back links to your blog which is always good because it creates exposure for you.
Once we’re done commenting on the blog we will then Tweet it. We do this by using the plug-in TweetMeMe or some of us have ViralTweets that we use too. In any case the post gets tweeted. For more information on this GO HERE.
After that we all social bookmark the post though the plug-in that we all have installed on our blog called OnlyWire. This is a great plug-in because it allows you to social bookmark your post to about 22 social bookmarking sites in just one click.
Once we have completed that process with all of 5 of our blogs we then move the syndication over to Facebook.
On Facebook we all have developed Fan (business) Pages to help promote our Tribes content. We will post links from each other’s blogs there, we will promote each other there, we will comment on what other people are saying on the page, and just do as much interaction as we can with each other.
We will then do something similar to our personal Facebook Pages.
We are doing all of this while Skype is on in the background so we are constantly talking, brainstorming, and joking with each other. What is normally about an hour syndication process normally turns in to about 1 ½ to 2 hours. The time goes by fast and it actually is very fun to do.
Since we have done this our exposure has grown leaps and bounds. What I was doing for a while just by myself, I now have 4 other people that made the commitment to regularly syndicate my content getting my message out that that much faster and that much stronger.
I want to encourage you to find yourself a Tribe of 4 or 5 people and start doing this right away. You will definitely start seeing immediate results!
Jon Alfredsson (12)
Nick Logan (10)
Ken Pickard (9)
Eric Goldstein (8)
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Melissa Wright (7)
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Hey Mike,
Thanks for sharing your experience with your core tribe. There is some real synergy formed in this process. Also, like you said it’s both fun and extremely effective at increasing one’s exposure.
This strategy is completely aligned with the principles of attraction marketing whereby in helping others we help ourselves. This is what makes it all the more powerful!
~Fredric
Fredric´s last blog ..The 7 Deadly Sins Of Social Media Marketing
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Michael Feil Reply:
December 17th, 2009 at 1:29 PM
Fredric,
Yes, you are exactly right! Attraction Marketing is where it’s at! Work hard, give value, and make yourself stand out and people will come!
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Michael,
The tribe syndication power hour is a blast. It’s a great time of syndicating and sharing new tips and tricks! It totally rocks. I’m grateful that we are tribe buddies.
Thanks for all you bring to the table.
Ken Pickard
The Network Dad
Ken Pickard´s last blog ..Social Tribes on Twitter Lists
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Mike, I’m glad that we have started this Tribe syndication power hour tradition!
It has really been a great experience to lear how to do this in the most efficient way and how to get the best exposure.
It can be hard to come up with new good content on a regular basis (especially in the beginning), but if you miss, (like I have done a few times) you can only blame yourself when you only get old stuff syndicated.
I’m glad to have you in my tribe! You are a great leader in this industry!
Thanks for everything that you are sharing!
Dr Jon
Jon Alfredsson´s last blog ..Follow Friday Strategy – Do You Have One?
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Michael Feil Reply:
December 17th, 2009 at 1:27 PM
Jon,
It’s a pleasure to work with you and I’m glad you’re in my tribe! I can’t wait for Vegas!!!
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Mike, thanks for sharing all this great information with us! Its really incredible getting to know you and the rest of the Tribe through the awesome Tribe Mastery Intensive going on now. We’re learning so much great stuff. Learning the mechanics of how this works and meeting the great people has been a fun journey. Keep up the good stuff!
Kimberly
Kimberly Castleberry´s last blog ..Hello world!
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Michael Feil Reply:
December 17th, 2009 at 1:26 PM
Kimberly,
Thanks for the comment. You are doing great in the class. Keep up all the hard work!
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Such a POWERFUL strategy Mike!
I love how you just offer this kind
of VALUE out there for free.
Keep rockin’ it!
Eric Goldstein´s last blog ..Are People Running Away From You On The Social Networks? Part II
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The Tribe Syndication Power Hour!! What a powerful concept Mike. I find the accountability of teaming up with other bloggers is so powerful. Not to mention the leverage you can create with Tribe Syndication.
Thanks for the Onlywire tip…POWERFUL
Nick Logan´s last blog ..How To Have a Blog Stand Out
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Michael Feil Reply:
December 17th, 2009 at 1:24 PM
Nick,
You hit on a key word…LEVERAGE. By doing this you are leveraging yourself and your content with your other tribe members and you are getting super syndicated!
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Michael,
This is a great procedure and you’ve done a great job defining a specific way for people to syndicate each other’s blogs and social media. Power Hour is right. Good work. Phil
Phil Jackson´s last blog ..Increase Your Daily Productivity
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Michael Feil Reply:
December 17th, 2009 at 1:22 PM
Thanks Phil! You’re certainly on your way to big things! Keep up the hard work. I’m glad we’re connected!
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WOW! Great tips here, Michael. It really does help to have a gameplan and *partners in crime* to hold you accountable.
I’m definitely going to check out ViralTweets and OnlyWire!
Thanks so much for sharing such amazingly informative content.
Heather
Heather Taskovics´s last blog ..Never Give Up: The Power Of Moving Forward
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Michael Feil Reply:
December 17th, 2009 at 1:21 PM
Heather,
Thanks! Yes Viral Tweets and OnlyWire are great tools for the trade! If you get them and have any questions let me know!
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Great insight on how tribes work together. I always love your stuff Mike… thanks for all you do to contribute. Rock on my friend!
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Great post Michael. I see you guys are doing extremely well with this approach.
Thanks for sharing and stay in touch.
Dave and Dawn
Dave and Dawn Cook´s last blog ..Jim Rohn Tribute – Why Not You?
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Michael Feil Reply:
December 17th, 2009 at 1:19 PM
Dave and Dawn,
Thanks for the comment! We love to teach this concept and the great thing about it is that IT WORKS!!!
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This is a great idea, Mike. So many people try to hide behind the Internet, but its great to be able to actually work directly with people, if not in person then at through a conference call. Awesome idea, thanks for sharing it!
Jason Kerchner´s last blog ..Understanding The Pipeline: Advertising, Traffic, Leads and Prospects
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Michael Feil Reply:
December 17th, 2009 at 1:19 PM
Jason,
I noticed that a lot of my business come from not staying online but by keeping the conversation going OFF LINE like with Skype or the phone. Many people are afraid to actually talk to people and wonder why their business is not going anywhere. Get on the phone and make things happen!!
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Mike, thank you for sharing your tribe power hour concept. I was just talking with some local business owners about this. It’s a more enlightened and modern way to implement what used to be an “old boys’ network” in which a group helped each other over the course of their careers. Now, we’ve taken this idea online for everyone’s benefit.
I like the Skype element to stay in touch during the process. I’ve done this a lot with accountability partners but we don’t usually stay on the line. Your way seems funner!
Samantha Hartley | Enlightened Marketing´s last blog ..Stop Working with the Wrong Clients
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Michael Feil Reply:
December 17th, 2009 at 1:16 PM
Samantha,
Thanks for the comment! Yes, we have a blast and get A LOT accomplished during this time.
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Great Article! Thank you!
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Michael,
My associates and I are implementing this Power Hour as well. Thank you for the excellent guidelines you have posted here! Your group is an inspiration to us all!
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Michael Feil Reply:
February 8th, 2010 at 3:05 PM
Eddie,
I’m glad the Tribe concept is catching on and I’m glad you guys find value in it!
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Micheal I currently don’t technically belong to a tribe however have been watching Katie Frieling You and Kari Rogney for some time. It occurred to me that I may be able to offer you an Idea that you are not currently implementing in your strategies with tribe tuesdays. Instead of getting together the way you do it now why don’t you try using Google Wave. There would be so many things that would move smoother and you would acually be able to do tribe weeks very effectively. IF you need Wave invitations I can get them to all six of you if you wish. I think I currently have 16 of them. Going along with your tribe tradition of using technology that is free, GOOGLE WAVE is FREE! Let me know
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Michael Feil Reply:
February 8th, 2010 at 3:02 PM
Thanks Ross! We all have Google Wave but haven’t had time to really use them yet. If we need any guidance I will be sure to contact you!
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