How to use social media to promote your freelance business for dummies (a.k.a, me...)

"Invite folks to your house and give them some dip..."

I've been an eager participant in some web-based communities lately - Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook specifically - exploring the awkwardly-named Social Media world. Mostly I've been a sponge, which wouldn't surprise many who know me: I know a little about a lot of stuff, mostly what I've absorbed from others.
But now it's time to process. I was spurred to action by a nifty video by Perry Belcher, below. It's a tidy overview of how to enjoy the "social" aspect of social media and help your pet cause in the process.

 Here's what I sponged from Perry's presentation: It's about inviting folks to listen, discussing common interests, stimulating ideas with unique ideas - or at least your take on someone else's' idea - and encouraging a community of like minds and common goals.
Oh my gosh, it's kind of what the Creative Collaborative is supposed to be! How about that...

Check out Perry Belchers web site, http://www.perrybelcher.net.