Our guest speaker for this episode is Rob Anderson. Rob is the Founder and acting CEO of Cagora and the company behind it called Community Enabler.

Cagora is a ‘Family Friendly’, Community and Business oriented alternative to the traditional Social Networks.

Rob really went in depth in explaining to us what Cagora is now, how it benefits the Community at large, and even a taste of what Cagora has coming in the future.

Cagora is, as Forrester Research puts it, the next generation in Social Networking. Rob cited that although Cagora retains some of the characteristics and features of the traditional social media sites. Cagora offers significantly more not only for the individual, but for the community or communities surrounding them.

As Rob explains it, say that you have a special interest in rock climbing. At Cagora, you have the opportunity to enter that particular special interest group to share experiences, your favorite places to climb or the type of equipment that you use. Not only that, if you prefer, you can start your own group and invite your friends that you already share this interest with.

This is very valuable from the business point of view since this is the perfect venue to get feedback from these groups on products and services, as well as word of mouth advertising.

Cagora also offers solutions for local businesses to attain a web presence and become interactive with members of the local community, many of whom may already be their customers. And Cagora, through their business solutions, gives local businesses the opportunity to market their products and services to the online community as well as locally.

According to Rob, Cagora also provides solutions for non profit organizations and even local Chambers of Commerce.

And again, this is a family friendly environment. I invite you to see for yourself the many benefits of a ‘Community Marketplace‘.

Rob cited as examples of the trend by major brands toward the ‘Community Marketplace’, the recent absence of Pepsi advertising during the Super Bowl, the 50th birthday of Barbie last year, and the creation of community groups to market Lego products. You will be seeing a great deal more of this in the near future.

In Cagora, you will also find opportunity as an Affiliate to leverage the growing, and scarcely serviced niche, of offline local business promotion.

As always, thank you for your time. Be sure to check back here regularly for show updates and reviews. I appreciate your being here and your feedback.

Until next time. Be well!

Jim

Technorati Tags: Business Networking, Community, Local Community, Rob Anderson, Social Networking

Our guest speaker for this episode was Jason Anderson. Jason is President and Co-Founder of iFlash Video…a custom video production company for small business and independent marketing professionals.

Jason really gave us the heads up on what they have going on at iFlash Video. They offer Custom Professional Video services created in studio grade facilities on studio grade equipment with custom music, images and voice overs.

Jason explained the process basically this way, when you become a customer, you are provided a ‘copy sheet’ that you fill this out with the text inside a box. The copy you fit inside the box amounts to about one minute. Then you add any photos and special features that you want included and upload your submission.

Jason gave us several examples of how the videos can customized to your specific needs. Basic, just about any way you like. And, possibly, in ways that you may not even have thought of.

So, here’s what’s going on now. between February 16th and 19th, they are trying something new. They have decided to create a program called “iFlash Monthly“. This is a membership type program that you will pay an up front fee with a monthly subscription, which is less than fifty dollars per month. That will get you one professionally produced, custom video per month.

If you are reading this after February 19th, don’t loose heart. Follow the link over to the site and get on the waiting list. Remember, just like every other membership site, people will fall out of the program. So, if you are on the list, you could be notified of the available space.

Jason also made it clear that by signing up to their newsletter, you will receive on ads from them, not the normal marketing that you might think. Jason did say that the newsletter will often include discounts to current services, from time to time.

Like I said, the open enrollment will end on the 19th or when 500 people have signed up. Obviously, at the price point this membership is going for, they could very well sell out before they go public with the program.

So, now, go on over to iFlash Video and secure your position. You will be very glad that you did. Even at the normal rate, you would be hard put to find a service that provides this type of quality.

Remember, come back regularly to check for updates for upcoming shows.

Thanks for your time. Take massive action and produce massive results!

Jim

Technorati Tags: Business Video, custom production services, custom video, Jason Anderson, Professional Video

Our guest speaker for this episode is Rob Anderson.

Rob is the Founder and acting CEO of Cagora and the company behind it called Community Enabler.

Cagora is a ‘Family Friendly’, Community and Business oriented alternative to the traditional Social Networks.

Cagora is a one stop global network of Local and Special Interest Communities where people can search, browse, learn, earn, meet, grow, and make a difference!

Technorati Tags: Business Networking, Community, Local Community, Rob Anderson, Social Networking

Our guest expert speaker for the next episode will be Jason Anderson.

President and Co-Founder of  iFlash Video…a custom video production company for small business and independent marketing professionals.

You really can have professional quality video for your business, online or offline, affordably.

Technorati Tags: custom production services, custom video, Jason Anderson, video creation service