The ActiveRain Stuff You Won't Find Anywhere Else on the Web

ActiveRain University is starting to really make some headway!  Our classes are proving to be beneficial and impacting the lives and businesses of those finding the time to attend our FREE online training and support campus.  We have had over 5500+ Industry Professionals register to attend these classes over the past couple of months, and we're getting more interest, attention, registrations, and attendees than ever before.

If you haven't been checking the ARU Campus Schedule, here's a quick reminder to do so on a regular basis.  We have some really exciting classes coming up with some awesome and very influential Industry speakers and presenters. The ARU Campus doors are open to ALL Industry Professionals.  I hope you'll take advantage of the FREE education and information we are working so hard to provide you.

Here's Just A Few of the Upcoming Classes You'll Want To Attend:

Thursday, May 13, 2010 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
Kevin Kauffman and Fred Weaver will be teaching a 5-part series about Short Sales. "The Short Sale Power Hour - Session One" These classes will be very educational and take all the myths and mystery out of the Short Sale process. This Thursday will be the first in a series of informational webinars that we're making available to those who want to master the "Short Sale." Your best bet is to simply...REGISTER

Wednesday, May 19, 2010 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
Katrina Benton, a third generation a Top Producing REALTOR from Prudential, will be joining us to share how she's "Cashing In On Social Media" in an Industry surrounded by new and powerful Technologies.  Her specialty and focus will be on "Lead Capture" and "Lead Conversion", something every on-line business individual needs to master! If you have challenges getting, converting, or managing leads, you might want to... REGISTER

Friday, May 21, 2010 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
Stefan Swanepoel is the Real Estate Trends Master and Expert. He's recognized by the Industry as a Top Leader in and amongst his peers and associates.  Stefan is joining us to discuss and share "How Social Media Starts to Develop it's Place in Your Business." Stefan is currently ranked in the Top 50 most Influential Real Estate Professionals and Speakers by Inman.com. I suggest you... REGISTER

Wednesday, May 26, 2010 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
Laura Monroe from Creative Agent Solutions will be sharing "Managing Your Business Virtually" a must for any and all Real Estate Professionals who want to get more done "virtually" using the tools and technology that are currently available. If you're not sure what a "Virtual" business can and should look like, you better... REGISTER

Thursday, Jun 3, 2010 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
Kendra Todd, Winner of NBC's Apprentice needs no introduction.  Kendra joins our professors at ARU to share "How To Brand Yourself as an Expert and Build a Six-Figure Real Estate Business." Her experience and knowledge on the topic have been tested and proven.  She shares facts, not just ideas, and gives tips and tools on Building a Brand and Business that will succeed! She's an ALL-Star Speaker, Presenter, and Top Producer.  My Advice is to... REGISTER

I hope you'll take the time to join us and these very special guests.  You've got nothing to lose, and everything to gain. You owe it to yourself!!  Also, if you're a part of any organization outside the ActiveRain community, please help us spread the word that ARU is all about providing help, support, training, technology, and coaching.  We want to arm you with the information and education regarding a wide variety of tips and tools that are needed required to be successful in this fast paced, ever changing Real Estate Industry.  

~ Come Learn, be Inspired, and Thrive ~

So by now, most or ALL of you have heard of ActiveRain University.  Our newest project with a focus to bring even greater value to ActiveRain members and to the Real Estate Industry as a whole.  Our goal and mission at ARU is to provide you FREE training and support on a variety of topics and technologies that will help you with your online marketing, networking, social media efforts, and growing your business.  It's all about sharing and learning how and what other successful professionals are using and doing to be successful.

This week, Jared James is coming to share "How To Systematize Your Business"

Jared James is the CEO & Founder of Jared James Enterprises.  He travels around the country speaking to and coaching REALTORS. As a REALTOR®, he's built one of the largest and fastest growing Real Estate Teams in New England, was inducted into the RE/MAX Hall of Fame, and was voted by the over 2 million readers of the International publication REALTOR® Magazine as their Web Choice Award Winner.

Jared was recognized as the favorite REALTOR® in the Country among the 30 under 30 issue.  After making the transition to become a full-time coach and speaker, Jared’s debut book “Enjoy Success Today: How to Start and Build a Thriving Business… and Still Have a Life!” became a best-seller and his coaching programs have helped countless numbers of REALTORS looking to take their business to the next level and not spending 24 hours a day doing it.

Some of what you'll learn:

* What good systems do
* What systems to implement into your daily business
* How to implement these systems
* How these systems will help you make more money and spend less time to do it

* Providing Structure and Order to your Business
* How To Appear You Are Doing More than you Actually Are
* Making your Clients feel Comfortable, Knowledgeable and at Ease
* Free up your Time Allowing you to Grow on Many Levels
* How to Enable Yourself to Implement New Ideas more Proficiently

Thursday - May 6th, 2010
10:00am - 11:00am PDT (1:00pm EST)

We've had some really outstanding sessions so far featuring some very talented and experienced guest speakers and presenters. Coming up in the weeks ahead we'll be doing a few series trainings like: "How To Brand Yourself as an Expert and Build a Six-Figure Real Estate Business" featuring a surprise and very special guest speaker.  We'll also be doing a series on "The Short and Long of the Short Sale" a four-five part series that will make YOU the Short Sale expert using tested tools, techniques, technologies and systems used and shared by other Short Sale experts.

Visit The ARU Calendar for Other Upcoming Training and Classes

AR University Presents - How To Use Interactive Google Maps & Embed Them Using Google Base

This "advanced" sample above was created using Google's API feature with Flash, Maps and Videos,
Load then Click on any of the seven circles in the playback bar to jump to that location and video.

This Wednesday, April 14th at 4:00pm PDT (7:00pm EST) ActiveRain University invites you to come by and learn "How and Why" you need to know more about Google Base, and the importance of using interactive and embedded maps into your Blog posts. This is not just for Real Estate Agents with property listings, there are multiple ways you can be using these tools to bring greater value, traffic, and SEO to your Blogs and content.

Homes For Sale in US and Canada

REGISTER HERE
HOW TO USE GOOGLE MAPS

Create Your Own Custom Home Search

We will be sharing and showing you how to:
* Create and Customize Your Maps
* Selecting Specific Neighborhoods
* Embed and Resize Your Custom Maps
* Add Custom Icons and Create Legends
* Create Outlined Communities and Areas
* Use the Markers and Mapping Tools
* Save all Your Maps for Easy Future Access
* Add Your Listings to Google Base and Maps
* Promote Your Business on Google Maps

Check out our new ARU Chat Room too, you'll find more than just chatter there, you'll find valuable conversations, links, and answers to many of the questions that come up during our variety of classes and trainings.

Maps were initially created and invented to keep people from getting lost and to help them find their way to desired locations and destinations. I hope you'll visit ActiveRain University regularly with that same concept in mind. We hope you'll take this one hour to join us so you won't get lost or left behind when it comes to using "Google Maps and Tools" efficiently and effectively. :-)

DON'T FORGET TO

Here's a sample search widget by Realbird using Google Base Technology, try it out!

ActiveRain University - How To Maximize Your ActiveRain Blogs with Zillow

Join us for a FREE Webinar on March 29

Hey Everyone, just wanted to let you all know that Sara Bonert (Director of Broker Services from Zillow) will be coming to ARU and sharing some tools you can use to bring greater value to your ActiveRain Blogs and readers.  

She'll be sharing things like how to use Zestimates, Zillow Advice, Advertising, Widgets, Free stuff and more on your ActiveRain Blogs.  Sara travels all over the Country for Zillow teaching industry professionals how to get the most out of their online time and social media efforts.

If you've never heard or seen Sara speak or present, she's really good and she knows her stuff.  I'd encourage everyone to try and come to this class. Reserve your seat for Monday's class (March 29, 2010 - 9:00am - 10:00am PDT) by pre-registering early.   

Sara is an expert and is coming to share her knowledge and expertise with us, so come support her and learn at the same time.  She's a long-time ActiveRain member who provides some great content on her Blog. Don't miss the class, there will be a Q&A session at the end that I'm sure will be educational and beneficial to many of you, your business, and your Blogs.

The ActiveRain University on-line Campus is one of the best ways to learn everything about the ActiveRain Community and the Social Media World.  We are now offering classes for our members and guests.  It's not just for new "RainMakers" either, it's for you too.  We've added intermediate and advanced classes and are having experienced members and outside experts come in to present, share, and show you their tips and secrets.

Each class is about one hour using our ActiveRain University on-line platform.  You can access these sessions from just about anywhere as long as you have an Internet connection.  Every day we're offering training webinars and support sessions.  A wide variety of classes are now available, you can pre-register on the ARU Calendar.

NEXT CLASS:

Thursday - March 25th, 2010
10:00 -11:00am (PST)
"Hyper-Local Blogging - Targeting Buyers Ready To Buy"
Presenter - Bob Stewart & Brad Andersohn

Visit the ActiveRain University Calendar for details and to pre-register.

ActiveRain University Wants You!!

Now that the ActiveRain University is underway providing training and support sessions for our members, we want to send out this invitation to ALL members inviting them to come present at our new on-line campus.  We are looking for volunteer members who wish to share their knowledge, successes, and "how-to's" with the rest of the community.  We already have a few interested members who are willing and want to come share their secrets and tips on what has made them successful using their Blogs, Internet Marketing, and Social Media skills.

In the weeks ahead, we are inviting Special Guest Speakers, Presenters, and Trainers that are very influential in the Industry.  Folks who are in the trenches using their knowledge and experience to benefit in today's economy and Real Estate Market, and who are excited about coming to join us and share.  At some point soon, we will also open up sessions and classes for some of our AR Business Builders and Vendors to come in and share how to use their products and services more effectively and efficiently.

We already have our first ActiveRain member, Jennifer Martin who has agreed to come share with you, her insights and experience which stemmed from a comment she left on Kerrie Greenhalgh's "Success in the RAIN" Blog post.  The date and time for her class will be this Friday at 3:00pm (see calendar for pre-registration)

Here is a link to our Speaker/Trainer Registration form.  Just a couple things we need to know so that we can schedule you into a classroom on the dates and times you request.  We'll also need your presentation topic that you'd like to share so we can setup the appropriate environment and tools you may need.  It's a very easy going and relaxed campus, each presenter or trainer has up to an hour.  We suggest 45 minute classes allowing 15 minutes at the end for Q&A.  Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

The Calendar and all class details are located at ActiveRain University.

This invitation is open to ALL members regardless of which segment of the Industry you represent.  Title Companies, Stagers, Home Warranty, Inspectors etc., you're all welcome to come "profess" and share.

So if this "calling" has your ears burning, or the excitement and thought of teaching, presenting, or sharing is keeping you up at night, then ActiveRain University Wants You. Come volunteer, and be a part of this exciting new addition to ActiveRain.  Thanks.  :-)