“Line2 adds a second number to your iPhone that works over 3G, WiFi or Cellular networks using the same number… an industry first. Ideal if you have poor cell reception or just want to reduce your cell bill.”

Here is a video from Line2.com’s CEO Peter Sisson:

Take a moment to check it out. The first 30 days are free to play around with it.

Halifax

Below is the keynote speech that Vancouver, BC Realtor Ian Watt delivered to the crowd of over 400 agents and brokers at the Armory in downtown Seattle:

Here is a recap in pictures. Below is a pool of photos supplied from many different attendees:

Feel like you missed out? Here is a list of upcoming REBarCamps.

#1) Treat every action as if it will be recorded for eternity.

Almost everything we say online is recorded, logged and backed up somewhere. In every restaurant, bar or conference room there’s dozens of people with mobile video, photo, and blogging apps that capture our behavior in an instant and broadcast it to the world instantly and permanently. You really can’t delete a bad blog post, a rude response. Be careful what you say, blog, tweet and do, because the impact can be permanent.

#2) Talk about what you know.

Being Sociable! is about being a thought leader, and contributor to community and being authentic and transparent. People rely on us for advice and guidance. Stating opinion as fact can hurt our reputation and it may even harm the person taking our advice. If we’re wrong, or inaccurate we can expect to be called out on it and even embarrassed in the social media space by other bloggers or community members. Always be learning, studying and fact checking in the area which you aspire to lead in, and don’t exaggerate or fabricate your knowledge or the facts.

#3) Get Engaged.

Don’t broadcast, connect. Being Sociable! is about listening, connecting, contributing. Engagement is how we make other people feel, it’s also about the lasting impact that we have on them and their success. To be Sociable! you must monitor, listen to and actively answer and communicate with the individuals in the community in a personable customized and relevant way.

#4) Give credit where credit is due

If you hear a great quote from someone, an interesting hypothesis or learn a new business process make sure you give him or her the credit. Just because something is not protected under copyright does not mean we can re-purpose it without giving credit. A quick link back to their site, a mention of them at your seminar or in your video only takes seconds. What it does though is build the trust of everyone watching, they know you’re in this for more than just personal gain and will be Sociable! with you as well.

#5) No Spam

Never send generic messages to people who have given you permission to connect. If they have added you as a connection in a social network, realize that this is not to be taken lightly. Only send information or communicate in a way that is adding value, every time. Avoid auto messages, auto blog links, or auto anything that makes people feel like a number and not a valued contact.

#6) Know when to Zip it

Be conscious of private or confidential information that has been trusted to you. This means don’t post it anywhere on the web. It also means don’t talk about it in public, someone else could hear or record you and post it online for the world to see. Know the difference between fact, opinion and slander and always err on the side of being legally diligent. In other words don’t post anything that could result in an unwanted court appearance.

#7) This is not a video game

Some people see social media as a video game. A game where you collect names and followers like a some sort of digital trophy case. This game is getting old fast. The real measure of someone who is legitimately Sociable! is impact and action. Focus on quality or relationships with people you are connected with. Focus on people doing something when they get to your blog, not how many people visit it. Think in the term of profits made, impact created or actions caused by your Sociable! activity.

#8) Be open to all feedback

The days of corporate white washing are over, so is having a dual life, everyone now knows what your up to in this digital world that lacks privacy. People are going to go after you online on your personal blog, our corporate blog or blast you with a video or a comment on a social network. When this happens, don’t hide and don’t delete their comments or the errors you have made. Engage instead. Customer complaints are branding opportunities and sometimes our critics are actually bold allies trying to set us straight. With criticism it’s important to respond strategically not emotionally and to set the record straight with a correction, the facts, or good old fashion customer service and apologies.

#9) Digital rights

We make our living from the great ideas, content and creative works we create, market and produce. Being Sociable! means our brand is one of integrity, authenticity and transparency. We need to respect others copyright and creative works just like we would want them to do for us. Always ask permission or give attribution to other people’s creations that you use, cite, or include in your work. Every photo, video, quote or audio clip we use must be posted by us and distributed in a way that respects others’ work and it’s digital integrity.

#10) Be Sociable!

Being Sociable! also means not taking our self or our brand too seriously. In order to be a true Sociable! thought leader you must have fun, be passionate and contribute to the success of your clients, peers, family and community as a whole. Most importantly we continually strive to “get real” by taking our online connections and meet them individually or as a community through events like Meetups, Tweetups, and community functions. We do this to deepen and expand relationships. Without strong Sociable! relationships we’re just another marketer or sales person pitching something.

Death of the Old School Realtor

On Tuesday, February 3rd 2009 Kye will be at the Vancouver Real Estate Technology Meetup answering questions about the 72 hour open house, then problems, success and next steps. If you’re in the area pop by.

You can follow all of the action here – www.watchuswreckafloor.com

Check out BuildDirect on Twitter – http://twitter.com/BuildDirect

1. Twitter – a great way to create conversations with like minded people. Don’t push your products and services, just get involved and the business will come.

2. Online Video – the best way to let your website visitors learn more about you. People are lazy and are not reading everything that you have on your website. Post some video. Let them watch and listen to who you are and what your passionate about.

3. Blog – excellent for search engine results, but even better to showcase your knowledge about your business and expertise. Ties in well with online video and Twitter works as an excellent way to promote your posts.

4. Meetup – find groups of like minded people that meetup in real life. If you can’t find a group that is near you or that interests you – start one. (ex. home renovation meetup)

5. Facebook – at the very least get an account, fill in your information, add your profile picture. Ideally you do more with it but getting on is a good start. You will be surprised at how many people find you through it.

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For more information about me – find me on Facebook or follow me on Twitter. If you’re in Vancouver you can pop by our Real Estate Technology Meetup or perhaps our Young Professionals Meetup. If you care to read more about what I’m thinking you can see my blog here and here. Want video? You can watch some here.
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See what I mean? For those that don’t know me the above paragraph gives you a pretty good idea about who I am, what I do, where I live, etc. Try it out for yourself. Let me know if you have questions as I would be pleased to help you get setup.