Hope you’re doing well and enjoying my “Instant Profit Secrets” blog!

Just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know about a few other fun ways I’d like to connect and interact directly with YOU using the latest online tools.

While some of my business colleagues have been calling “social networking” silly and a waste of time (you know, sites like Facebook, Twitter, Myspace), I’ve been using it for awhile to connect with long-lost friends, family, colleagues and more (I’ve even had a few ex-gfs find me, but we won’t go there…LOL).

But before I talk about that…

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A WORD OF WARNING.
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Don’t write these sites off yourself as something just for ‘kids’.  Believe it or not, the fastest growing demographic on Facebook is the “Over 35″ crowd.

And get this: By the end of this year, eMarketer estimates that a whopping 44.3% of the US Internet users will belong to social networks online.

In fact in other large, developed countries (such as Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, Hong Kong, Denmark, Netherlands, etc.) the percentage of their population *already* using social networking is OVER 20% according to Social Media Tracker’s latest study.

What’s this all mean to you?

If you want to build your business online and truly connect with your audience, prospects and more…this is a totally free tool you should definitely be checking out.

That’s why in the past year or two I’ve started to connect even more with subscribers, clients and students.  It’s a way to build relationships and interactions (and friends) beyond just email newsletters and blog comments.

(Plus, as a side benefit, you can connect with MY friends and many of my top marketing buddies.  Who knows what types of new friendships you could make!)

So let’s ‘connect’ shall we?

Here are 2 main ways you can connect with me in the new Web 2.0 world:

1) TWITTER – It’s a form of micro-blogging limited to 140-character mini-updates. (Similar to the “status” feature on Facebook and Myspace if you know what they are).  It’s also the fastest growing social networking site.  In 2008 alone, it grew 343%!

Right now I’ve been using it for both personal updates along with a few business things, but if you want to see what I’m doing and “Follow” me on there, sign up for a free account.  It’s quick, painless and fun - and allows us to interact even more.

Here’s my Twitter page:
http://www.twitter.com/chriszavadowski

Just click the FOLLOW button on it.

(BEWARE: Considering you can send it updates from your cell phone, IM or the web, it can become addicting to use!)

2) FACEBOOK – I’ve been on Facebook for years now (I snuck in with my old Virginia Tech email address…long before FB was opened to the public…hehe).

Facebook is an amazing, fun way to connect with people…and find long-lost friends and relatives.  I’ve lost count of how many buddies I’ve “rediscovered”.  Plus with groups, fan pages, “walls”, unlimited picture hosting and more…you can do a great amount of business networking there also.

You can add me as a “friend” here:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=746371744

(Or search for “Chris Zavadowski”)

Be sure to add me on both sites — I look forward to interacting with you more.

Catch you on the flip side!

Chris

P.S. - My profiles on these sites are NOT all business. They are a hodgepodge of personal and just plain fun, too, So in case you ever wonder what’s going on in my world aside from when I update my blog or email - you can follow along!

http://www.twitter.com/chriszavadowski

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=746371744

P.P.S. - ComScore puts the worldwide growth rate for all social networking at 25% in the last year alone. Don’t get left in the dust of these important online tools. I encourage you to check them out today.

Remember the special Customer Appreciation VIP Webinar event I held right before Christmas with an all-star (and all-content) line-up of guests?

Well, we originally planned for it to last only two hours, but once we all got rolling and sharing our best strategies for what’s working NOW in 2009 - it blew up to a whopping FOUR SOLID HOURS of free content.

(Yes - I knew everyone was going to give awesome content for the holidays, but it totally surprised me how long we went…and how long people stayed. There was *nothing* sold during the event - and we raised over $8,300 for charity.)

Now if you missed the sold out webinar - you’re in luck!

The free replay of my now-famous Customer Appreciation VIP Webinar and Charity Event is posted for you! (Keep reading for access details.)

In addition to yours truly, this killer event also featured my top notch marketing friends Jim Edwards, James Grandstaff, Daegan Smith, Yanik Silver and Perry Belcher. Which means this is a serious 6-for-1 ‘ticket’!

Also because this is 4 hours of 100% content, I’ve gone through and edited the replay a bit - and added a table of contents. That way it’s a lot easier for you to navigate.

Now I could personally rave all day about how amazing this replay video is, but instead, take a peek at the comments that have poured in from live webinar attendees:

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“I am shifting my whole focus on how I do business in the next year from the information I received on tonight’s webinar. You all did a great job and for a great cause. Every webinar I’ve ever been on that you’ve done Chris, you’ve ALWAYS, ALWAYS over delivered and this time you’ve outdone yourself!

And in the sprit of giving all of the speakers gave such awesome content, ideas and strategies that my head is spinning. I know just implementing a few of the ideas I picked up tonight will quantum leap the results I’m currently getting. Thanks you Chris, you all ROCK!”
– Ed Reiner

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“I was glued to my chair and learned a lot went through 2 pens and a full note book thanks. I never new about twitter and i loved the viral concept for free trafic I have done my space and im on yahoo the next biggest thing. i think it all works together though and that is where millions will be made.” — John S.

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“An eye opener! I really like the action steps, as well as the website address so I can do more research on improving different ways to interact and prospect new friends and clients! Almost everything that was talked about was pretty new to me! And if I did know about it I wasn’t doing it, so I will really get my butt in gear..the possibilities are endless!! And I can’t wait to get on twitter!!”
– Samantha Lee

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“WOW! Never had so much content in one call! My biggest take aways were Daegan’s simple use of autoresponder to build a list. Perry’s how to get a good following using twitter and facebook. Jim’s Reverse op in page - give good info first. Yanik’s Finding the right mndset and finding what your asset is and outsource the rest… not to mention how to trick yourself to get things done! James’s create good content and let others sell it and grow your list for you. Chris’ Testing at least 100 results/sales and testing over a longer period of time! Fabulous points!”
– Eli Gonzalez

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“I’ve been to many webinars recently. And this is absolutely is the best one! Looking forward to more from you. Let me know how I can help. Keep up the great work! This is an honest group of professional marketers helping educate new marketers to help themselves. My #1 take away is that your potential is unlimited and multiplied when you help others!” — Donnie Dixon

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And you can see MANY more raving comments about this totally free event on the replay page.

Check it all out here:
http://lifetimemarketingsuccess.com/appreciation08/

Now I’m literally 13 minutes away from setting sail on an 8-day cruise - and I’m totally unplugging (no email, no Internet, no noise!)…but I wanted my last email for the next few weeks to be this replay to you.

Who loves you, baby?

So until next time, I’d love to hear your feedback on the webinar.  Drop me a line and I’ll read it when I get back home!

Happy new year,

Chris Zavadowski
http://www.twitter.com/chriszavadowski

P.S. - This content-packed replay will NOT be online for very long.  In fact I’ll probably pull it down at the end of January so we can use the top notch content in a few other ways.  So if you want to profit in 2009 from this step-by-step cutting-edge business information, grab your pen and paper and watch it right away.

http://lifetimemarketingsuccess.com/appreciation08/

P.P.S. - Want to meet up in PERSON?  Come join me at Yanik Silver’s UndergroundOnlineMarketingEvent.com

It’s the premier online marketing seminar.  Plus since Yanik is running the show, it’s not only profitable, but super FUN.  (It’s a “James Bond” theme this year, he’s bringing in a big celebrity and when you see the key note speaker your jaw will hit the floor!)

I’ve attended every one of these since the beginning and even spoke twice at last year’s seminar.  I wouldn’t dream of missing this awesome experience.

Check it out yourself here:
UndergroundOnlineMarketingEvent.com

(And if you’re coming, let me know - I would love to meet you in person!)

These days it seems you can’t turn any corner without hearing the media shouting at us about how ‘bad’ the economy is and how tough it is to prosper during these perilous times.

Yes, things are a little weird right now - but I don’t buy for one second that the sky is falling. (Hopefully you don’t either.)

In fact, all of my other marketing colleagues are echoing the same story - it’s the best year ever online. Truth is there’s NO shortage of opportunity.

Quite the opposite. Here’s what makes the difference…

Simply put, those that are armed with the right tools and attitude will continue to thrive and prosper online. You don’t need a Magic 8 Ball or silver bullet to make big things happen online in the next 12 months.

That’s exactly why I invited some of my top marketing buddies (Yanik Silver, Jim Edwards, Perry Belcher, James Grandstaff and Daegan Smith) to join me tomorrow night, Wednesday, for a completely FREE, all-content webinar happening at 9:00pm (ET).

Customer Appreciation Event

In the spirit of the season, we’re going to be giving you tons of actionable strategies and methods for you to hit the ground running in 2009. (Nothing to buy either!)

This isn’t theory or fluff.

From social media marketing to email prospecting to autopilot lead generation, everything you’ll learn tomorrow night is proven and tested. More importantly, it’s what is working *NOW* in the current online environment and economy.

That means you’ll walk away from the webinar armed with profitable techniques to make 2009 your best year yet. (Forget what the media pundits say!)

Check it out right here:
Customer Appreciation Event

By the way, out of 300 spots available, only 142 remain. At this rate we’re going to be COMPLETELY SOLD OUT and overbooked for this free webinar. (Which means people will be clamoring to make it on the line.)

Register right away so you’ll lock in your spot for one of the coolest webinars we’ve done in awhile!

See you tomorrow,

Chris

P.S. - For every person who signs up, my company will donate $1 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital! (Plus, you can get a chance at winning a free training manual from me after you register.)

Check it out Here: Customer Appreciation Event