{"id":2661,"date":"2008-02-26T05:45:37","date_gmt":"2008-02-26T12:45:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bloodhoundrealty.com\/BloodhoundBlog\/?p=2661"},"modified":"2008-02-26T05:45:37","modified_gmt":"2008-02-26T12:45:37","slug":"some-well-deserved-kudosfor-some-friends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bloodhoundrealty.com\/BloodhoundBlog\/2661\/some-well-deserved-kudosfor-some-friends\/","title":{"rendered":"Some Well Deserved Kudos…for some friends."},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the things that the Greatest Real Estate Agent in the World<\/a> has taught me (or maybe re-enforced to me) is the power of relationships and the wonderful power of giving. Paying it forward is more than just being nice, or the Golden Rule. It is a powerful marketing agent as well, when practiced with sincerity.<\/p>\n

As controversies swirl and debates rage, I have 3 people that I simply want to thank.<\/p>\n

They may not even realize it. Actually they might, I don’t know. But either way, they have inspired me by simply giving and sharing of their time and talents…not with the intent of an ROI, but with the intent of helping the new guy along get caught up in this thing we call blogging.<\/p>\n

If you remember the story of Hansel and Gretel…they left a trail of breadcrumbs in order to find their way home. These folks leave their trails with an entirely different purpose…so that others behind them have an easy trail to follow in catching up. In my role as a teacher (and student) of all things technology and e-commerce to those in the real estate industry, here’s to the following fine folks:<\/p>\n

Dave Smith<\/a> – His most recent posts are very typical of his understanding of WordPress and of how to drive traffic to a hyperlocal blog. Thanks for building your reputation simply by sharing. It is an honor to call you a friend. And to think we got our friendship started with a post about In-n-Out Burger. Amazing, no?<\/p>\n

Cheryl Johnson<\/a> – I had not read your stuff prior to your addition to the pack of contributors here at BHB. Thank you for the tutorials and selflessly giving of your time to those who want to learn the art of WordPress. While I can find my way through code OK, there are MANY who benefit from your straight forward and easy to follow writing. We have never spoken and yet I can assure you that when we get to meet and hang out I will be a better person for it. <\/p>\n

Greg, lastly, thank you. You are Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

One of the things that the Greatest Real Estate Agent in the World has taught me (or maybe re-enforced to me) is the power of relationships and the wonderful power of giving. Paying it forward is more than just being nice, or the Golden Rule. 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