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Nicole is an author and editor at MyTechOpinion. She works diligently to provide readers with a comprehensive technology base for the real estate industry. She is also member of the Inman Blog Network, contributor to the HomeGain Blog and tech columnist for Chicago Agent Magazine. Nicole Nicolay is co-founder of Effektive Solutions, a marketing and technology solutions company for real estate professionals and title insurance companies. She has created products and services which have assisted over 30 title county operations, and growing! Besides being passionate about Effektive Solutions, Nicole enjoys spending time with her family and getting her groove on!

On this call Daniel and Nicole dive deep on the issues facing today’s originators. See below for the notes on this incredible call!

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Show Notes: Running Time: 37:38

• Please send in questions, comments, suggestions, snide remarks, kudos to iammad@madmortgageworld.com
• As always you can connect with your Host Daniel Martin:
  • Connect via Twitter
  • Connect via Linkedin
  • Connect via Facebook
  • Connect via Email
• Connect with Nicole Nicolay:
  • Follow her on Twitter
  • Connect via Facebook
  • Connect via Linkedin
  • Connect at her blog!
• Nicole’s Beginning in Social Media/Blogging (2:15)
  • Apparently Daniel and Nicole dig MyBlogLog
• Nicole Describes 4 Ways She Interacts with her Clients (5:30)
  • Her blog as a means of extended conversation
  • Podcasting and differing learning styles
  • Animated Tutorials Using Camtasia or Adobe Captivate
  • No More poo-pooing Twitter!
• Nicole Dives Deep on Loan Origination Marketing (10:15)
  • Start by Learning and Listening to Mentors for Example:
    • Brian Brady
    • Lenderama - Todd Carpenter (@tcar)
    • Mike Mueller - @mikemueller
    • Daniel Martin - MadMortgageWorld.com
  • Then database like a PRO!
    • Intuvo.com
  • Then go where the affinities are
• Connecting Offline for Business (19:15)
  • You can find ways to share your interests with like-minded people
    • Example: School System
    • Be an Advocate
  • Immersion should not equal Infatuation
  • Take the Online to Your “Offline”
• Nik Nik’s Advise for the Mad Community as they begin the online journey (23:10)
  • Read! Check your RSS feed
  • Get involved in Social Networking - Especially in the Real Estate Online World (the RE.net)
  • Who is your focus? You MUST be focused!
  • Ask for Help…
  • Be Consistent
• Quick Shout out to Karen Deis and MortgageGirlfriends.com (28:20)
• Daniel’s list of Kick-Ass Professional Women to Follow on Twitter
  • Nicole Nicolay
  • Lani Anglin Rosales
  • Ann Handley
  • Mariana Wagner
  • Teresa Boardman
  • Kristal Kraft
  • Rhonda Porter
  • Kelley Koehler
• Nicole’s Wishlist for Change in the Mortgage Industry (33:40)
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]]> http://madmortgageworld.com/2008/08/290/feed/ Interview with Nicole Nicolay Nicole is an author and editor at MyTechOpinion. She works diligently to provide readers with a comprehensive technology base for the real estate industry. She is also member of the Inman Blog Network, contributor to the HomeGain Blog and tech columnist for Chicago Agent Magazine. Nicole Nicolay is co-founder of Effektive Solutions, a marketing and technology solutions company for real estate professionals and title insurance companies. She has created products and services which have assisted over 30 title county operations, and growing! Besides being passionate about Effektive Solutions, Nicole enjoys spending time with her family and getting her groove on! On this call Daniel and Nicole dive deep on the issues facing today’s originators. See below for the notes on this incredible call! Subscribe in ITunes! Download the MP3 Here! (Right-click and choose save target as…) Show Notes: Running Time: 37:38 Please send in questions, comments, suggestions, snide remarks, kudos to iammad@madmortgageworld.com As always you can connect with your Host Daniel Martin: Connect via Twitter Connect via Linkedin Connect via Facebook Connect via Email Connect with Nicole Nicolay: Follow her on Twitter Connect via Facebook Connect via Linkedin Connect at her blog! Nicole’s Beginning in Social Media/Blogging (2:15) Apparently Daniel and Nicole dig MyBlogLog Nicole Describes 4 Ways She Interacts with her Clients (5:30) Her blog as a means of extended conversation Podcasting and differing learning styles Animated Tutorials Using Camtasia or Adobe Captivate No More poo-pooing Twitter! Nicole Dives Deep on Loan Origination Marketing (10:15) Start by Learning and Listening to Mentors for Example: Brian Brady Lenderama - Todd Carpenter (@tcar) Mike Mueller - @mikemueller Daniel Martin - MadMortgageWorld.com Then database like a PRO! Intuvo.com Then go where the affinities are Connecting Offline for Business (19:15) You can find ways to share your interests with like-minded people Example: School System Be an Advocate Immersion should not equal Infatuation Take the Online to Your “Offline” Nik Nik’s Advise for the Mad Community as they begin the online journey (23:10) Read! Check your RSS feed Get involved in Social Networking - Especially in the Real Estate Online World (the RE.net) Who is your focus? You MUST be focused! Ask for Help… Be Consistent Quick Shout out to Karen Deis and MortgageGirlfriends.com (28:20) Daniel’s list of Kick-Ass Professional Women to Follow on Twitter Nicole Nicolay Lani Anglin Rosales Ann Handley Mariana Wagner Teresa Boardman Kristal Kraft Rhonda Porter Kelley Koehler Nicole’s Wishlist for Change in the Mortgage Industry (33:40) Make a Difference: What an incredible and timely interview for the mortgage industry from the Queen of Real Estate Tech: Nicole Nicolay! http://madmortgageworld.com/2008/08/the-hr-3122-conference-call/ http://madmortgageworld.com/2008/08/the-hr-3122-conference-call/#comments Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:18:18 +0000 Daniel http://madmortgageworld.com/?p=236 Brian Kludt and Daniel Martin unpack the Bill for a few minutes, talk about how to get the word out and build referral partner business, and discuss the coming content pieces built specifically for your referral partners and consumers!
• Brian’s Original Article
• A Very Easy-to-Read Summary of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008!
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]]> http://madmortgageworld.com/2008/08/the-hr-3122-conference-call/feed/ Brian Kludt and Daniel Martin unpack the Bill for a few minutes, talk about how to get the word out and build referral partner business, and discuss the coming content pieces built specifically for your referral partners and consumers! Brian’s Original Article A Very Easy-to-Read Summary of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008! Make a Difference: Brian Kludt and Daniel Martin unpack the Bill for a few minutes, talk about how to get the word out and build referral partner business, and discuss the coming content pieces built specifically for your referral partners and consumers! http://madmortgageworld.com/2008/07/real-estate-20-jott-me-all-night-long/ http://madmortgageworld.com/2008/07/real-estate-20-jott-me-all-night-long/#comments Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:17:32 +0000 Daniel http://madmortgageworld.com/?p=158 Real Estate 2.0 - the Audio Podcast
Daniel Martin and Molly Lynn
We discuss the ways Jott has made our lives and businesses SO MUCH BETTER, Molly has a major crush on Evernote, we give a shout out to some Twitter buds, and answer some user questions!

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Read Molly’s Full Bio Here

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Show Notes: Running Time: 19:54

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• Please send in questions, comments, suggestions, snide remarks, kudos to iammad@madmortgageworld.com
• As always you can connect with your Host Daniel Martin via:
  • Connect via Twitter
  • Connect via Linkedin
  • Connect via Facebook
  • Connect via Email
• Connect with your co-host Molly Lynn via:
  • Follow Molly on Twitter
  • Follow Molly on Facebook
• @nyrickgrant and his blog totally Rocks!
• So does @crocks his site!
• What is Jott?
• Some really cool ways to use Jott
  • Jott to Wordpress
  • Jott to Twitter
  • Jott to Groups
  • Jott to a ton of applications!
• Molly totally crushes on her Iphone and Evernote!
• Evernote
  • Works on Mac and PC
  • It creates search-able photos
  • Great for Conferences, Meetups, etc.
  • Go To RE BLOG WORLD!
• How to get your Facebook badge - Listener Question
• How to get your Twitter badge - Listener Question
• How to use Facebook groups - Listener Question
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]]> http://madmortgageworld.com/2008/07/real-estate-20-jott-me-all-night-long/feed/ Real Estate 2.0 - the Audio Podcast Daniel Martin and Molly Lynn We discuss the ways Jott has made our lives and businesses SO MUCH BETTER, Molly has a major crush on Evernote, we give a shout out to some Twitter buds, and answer some user questions! Read Daniel’s Full Bio Here Read Molly’s Full Bio Here Subscribe in ITunes! - and leave us a Review! Download the MP3 Here! (Right-click and choose save target as…) Show Notes: Running Time: 19:54 Audio comment line: Sound off and let your voice be heard by the Real Estate 2.0 Community at +1 303-468-0570 Please send in questions, comments, suggestions, snide remarks, kudos to iammad@madmortgageworld.com As always you can connect with your Host Daniel Martin via: Connect via Twitter Connect via Linkedin Connect via Facebook Connect via Email Connect with your co-host Molly Lynn via: Follow Molly on Twitter Follow Molly on Facebook @nyrickgrant and his blog totally Rocks! So does @crocks his site! What is Jott? Some really cool ways to use Jott Jott to Wordpress Jott to Twitter Jott to Groups Jott to a ton of applications! Molly totally crushes on her Iphone and Evernote! Evernote Works on Mac and PC It creates search-able photos Great for Conferences, Meetups, etc. Go To RE BLOG WORLD! How to get your Facebook badge - Listener Question How to get your Twitter badge - Listener Question How to use Facebook groups - Listener Question Make a Difference: We discuss the ways Jott has made our lives and businesses SO MUCH BETTER, Molly has a major crush on Evernote, we give a shout out to some Twitter buds, and answer some user questions! http://madmortgageworld.com/2008/07/real-estate-20-the-twitter-episode/ http://madmortgageworld.com/2008/07/real-estate-20-the-twitter-episode/#comments Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:25:24 +0000 Daniel http://madmortgageworld.com/?p=149 Real Estate 2.0 - the Audio Podcast
Daniel Martin and Molly Lynn


This episode got a little crazy toward the end when Molly felt the only proper way to describe her frustration was to drop a nice “GD” bomb. Listen in as the real estate duo dissect the Twitter “fail whale” and all things twitty…


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Read Molly’s Full Bio Here


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Show Notes: Running Time: 25:51


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• Please send in questions, comments, suggestions, snide remarks, kudos to iammad@madmortgageworld.com
  
• As always you can connect with your Host Daniel Martin via:
  
  • Connect via Twitter
    
  • Connect via Linkedin
    
  • Connect via Facebook
    
  • Connect via Email
    
• Connect with your co-host Molly Lynn via:
  
  • Follow Molly on Twitter
    
  • Follow Molly on Facebook
    
• Send in Your YARP- 1:30
  
  • We will post your YARP!
    
• RE BLOG WORLD – 2:20
  
  • Todd Carpenter ROX!
    
  • Woot!
    
  • Register Here!
    
• Twitter – 3:00
  
  • What are you doing?
    
  • Lifecasting & Microblogging
    
  • Find the Tweet and WIN a Link! – 4:10
    
  • How to utilize Twitter!
    
  • Daniel has a crush on Robert Scoble – 6:05
    
  • How to “follow” – 7:50
    
    • The Big Gray Follow Button
      
  • Twitter for your Business
    
    • http://twitter.pbwiki.com/ - the twitter fan wiki!
      
    • Digsby – PC Only
      
    • SHOUT OUT TO THE FAIL WHALE!
      
    • Twhirl
      
    • And many, many, more
      
  • Twettiquette – to follow-back or not to follow-back
    
  • Summize! – subscribe to the RSS feed it can create for you! Use it to track “your name,” “your city,” “your farming neighborhood,” “your industry” – 14:30
    
  • Twitter Packs! – You can find other twitter-users – 16:50
    
  • TwitterFeed – This will “push” any new blog posts of any RSS feeds that you authorize it to access! – 17:45
    
  • CommonCraft’s Video on Twitter
    
  • More Twettiquette
    
    • Want to reply to someone or address someone specifically? Use the @ symbol. Example: @madmartin or @mollyberry
      
    • Talk to people you don’t know! Use Twitter as a place to meet people! Join a conversation…
      
  • Molly drops a serious GD bomb and get’s LOST! 23:05
    
• How do you use Twitter?!
  
• Real Estate 2.0/Mad Meetups coming soon! Are you interested in hosting one?
  




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]]> http://madmortgageworld.com/2008/07/real-estate-20-the-twitter-episode/feed/ Real Estate 2.0 - the Audio Podcast Daniel Martin and Molly Lynn This episode got a little crazy toward the end when Molly felt the only proper way to describe her frustration was to drop a nice “GD” bomb. Listen in as the real estate duo dissect the Twitter “fail whale” and all things twitty… Read Daniel’s Full Bio Here Read Molly’s Full Bio Here Subscribe in ITunes! – and leave us a Review! Download the MP3 Here! (Right-click and choose save target as…) Show Notes: Running Time: 25:51 Audio comment line: Sound off and let your voice be heard by the Real Estate 2.0 Community at +1 303-468-0570 Please send in questions, comments, suggestions, snide remarks, kudos to iammad@madmortgageworld.com As always you can connect with your Host Daniel Martin via: Connect via Twitter Connect via Linkedin Connect via Facebook Connect via Email Connect with your co-host Molly Lynn via: Follow Molly on Twitter Follow Molly on Facebook Send in Your YARP- 1:30 We will post your YARP! RE BLOG WORLD – 2:20 Todd Carpenter ROX! Woot! Register Here! Twitter – 3:00 What are you doing? Lifecasting & Microblogging Find the Tweet and WIN a Link! – 4:10 How to utilize Twitter! Daniel has a crush on Robert Scoble – 6:05 How to “follow” – 7:50 The Big Gray Follow Button Twitter for your Business http://twitter.pbwiki.com/ - the twitter fan wiki! Digsby – PC Only SHOUT OUT TO THE FAIL WHALE! Twhirl And many, many, more Twettiquette – to follow-back or not to follow-back Summize! – subscribe to the RSS feed it can create for you! Use it to track “your name,” “your city,” “your farming neighborhood,” “your industry” – 14:30 Twitter Packs! – You can find other twitter-users – 16:50 TwitterFeed – This will “push” any new blog posts of any RSS feeds that you authorize it to access! – 17:45 CommonCraft’s Video on Twitter More Twettiquette Want to reply to someone or address someone specifically? Use the @ symbol. Example: @madmartin or @mollyberry Talk to people you don’t know! Use Twitter as a place to meet people! Join a conversation… Molly drops a serious GD bomb and get’s LOST! 23:05 How do you use Twitter?! Real Estate 2.0/Mad Meetups coming soon! Are you interested in hosting one? Make a Difference: This episode got a little crazy toward the end when Molly felt the only proper way to describe her frustration was to drop a nice "GD" bomb. Listen in as the real estate duo dissect the Twitter "fail whale" and all things twitty... http://madmortgageworld.com/2008/07/real-estate-20-podcast-facebook-off-the-deep-end/ http://madmortgageworld.com/2008/07/real-estate-20-podcast-facebook-off-the-deep-end/#comments Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:00:58 +0000 Daniel http://madmortgageworld.com/?p=146



Real Estate 2.0 - the Audio Podcast
Daniel Martin and Molly Lynn

This episode is a bit longer in length but, has more about the social network everyone loves to find confusing: Facebook. We get a little crazy and in depth as we discuss ways to build more “friends” and go deeper in your current relationships. We also talk about which applications are worth adding to your profile and how to keep a professional image.

Read Daniel’s Full Bio Here
Read Molly’s Full Bio Here

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Show Notes: Running Time: 24:50

• Audio comment line: Sound off and let your voice be heard by the Real Estate 2.0 Community at +1 303-468-0570
• Please send in questions, comments, suggestions, snide remarks, kudos to iammad@madmortgageworld.com
• As always you can connect with your Host Daniel Martin via:
  • Connect via Twitter
  • Connect via Linkedin
  • Connect via Facebook
  • Connect via Email
• Connect with your co-host Molly Lynn via:
  • Follow Molly on Twitter
  • Follow Molly on Facebook
• Off the Edge with Facebook
  • Use Events
    • Connect with Friends
    • Make Friends - who else is attending?
    • Remember Birthdays - use this as an AWESOME way to connect!
    • Another Brick in the Wall - use it for a quick “personal” note
  • Application Nation
    • Twitter Application We Use
    • Flickr Application We Use
    • Del.icio.us Application We Use
    • Linkedin Application We Use
    • Groups can use many applications too!
  • Get your “Notes Section” to Syndicate your Blog
  • Go Deeper with Your Relationships
    • Act like a professional - no spamming
    • Be careful with how much “poking” you do
    • Pay attention to the News Feed
    • Start conversations based on affinities, groups, photos, etc.
    • Go with a 60/40 - 70/30 split with professional/personal
  • Mad Meetups? Coming Soon!
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]]> http://madmortgageworld.com/2008/07/real-estate-20-podcast-facebook-off-the-deep-end/feed/ Real Estate 2.0 - the Audio Podcast Daniel Martin and Molly Lynn This episode is a bit longer in length but, has more about the social network everyone loves to find confusing: Facebook. We get a little crazy and in depth as we discuss ways to build more “friends” and go deeper in your current relationships. We also talk about which applications are worth adding to your profile and how to keep a professional image. Read Daniel’s Full Bio Here Read Molly’s Full Bio Here Subscribe in ITunes! Download the MP3 Here! (Right-click and choose save target as…) Show Notes: Running Time: 24:50 Audio comment line: Sound off and let your voice be heard by the Real Estate 2.0 Community at +1 303-468-0570 Please send in questions, comments, suggestions, snide remarks, kudos to iammad@madmortgageworld.com As always you can connect with your Host Daniel Martin via: Connect via Twitter Connect via Linkedin Connect via Facebook Connect via Email Connect with your co-host Molly Lynn via: Follow Molly on Twitter Follow Molly on Facebook Off the Edge with Facebook Use Events Connect with Friends Make Friends - who else is attending? Remember Birthdays - use this as an AWESOME way to connect! Another Brick in the Wall - use it for a quick “personal” note Application Nation Twitter Application We Use Flickr Application We Use Del.icio.us Application We Use Linkedin Application We Use Groups can use many applications too! Get your “Notes Section” to Syndicate your Blog Go Deeper with Your Relationships Act like a professional - no spamming Be careful with how much “poking” you do Pay attention to the News Feed Start conversations based on affinities, groups, photos, etc. Go with a 60/40 - 70/30 split with professional/personal Mad Meetups? Coming Soon! Make a Difference: This episode is a bit longer in length but, has more about the social network everyone loves to find confusing: Facebook. We get a little crazy and in depth as we discuss ways to build more "friends" and go deeper in your current relationships. We [...] http://madmortgageworld.com/2008/06/real-estate-20-podcast-facebook-101-for-lead-generation/ http://madmortgageworld.com/2008/06/real-estate-20-podcast-facebook-101-for-lead-generation/#comments Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:13:19 +0000 Daniel http://madmortgageworld.com/?p=125 Real Estate 2.0 – the Audio Podcast
Daniel Martin and Molly Lynn


Daniel and Molly walk us through the beginners guide to building our business with Facebook. They go over what may be the misunderstood social application online today. Enjoy the flyby because next time they will dive deep on some of the concepts found here.



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Read Molly’s Full Bio Here

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Show Notes:Running Time: 17:34

• Audio comment line: Sound off and let your voice be heard by the Real Estate 2.0 Community at +1 303-468-0570
• Please send in questions, comments, suggestions, snide remarks, kudos to iammad@madmortgageworld.com
• As always you can connect with your Host Daniel Martin via:
  
  • Connect via Twitter
  • Connect via Linkedin
  • Connect via Facebook
  • Connect via Email
• Connect with your co-host Molly Lynn via:
  
  • Follow Molly on Twitter
  • Follow Molly on Facebook
• Facebook Tips!
  • Can Facebook be used for lead generation
  • Setup your profile
  • Facebook is the killer Permission Marketing App!
  • Join Groups!
  • How to make friends!
  • Update, Update, Update to prove your Professionalism
  • Friend up Erin Rose! And check out her fan page…
  • Takeaways – join facebook, make friends, join groups, comment on “walls”, be authentic, throw sheep…
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]]> http://madmortgageworld.com/2008/06/real-estate-20-podcast-facebook-101-for-lead-generation/feed/ Real Estate 2.0 – the Audio Podcast Daniel Martin and Molly Lynn Daniel and Molly walk us through the beginners guide to building our business with Facebook. They go over what may be the misunderstood social application online today. Enjoy the flyby because next time they will dive deep on some of the concepts found here. Read Daniel’s Full Bio Here Read Molly’s Full Bio Here Subscribe in ITunes! Download the MP3 Here! (Right-click and choose save target as…) Show Notes:Running Time: 17:34 Audio comment line: Sound off and let your voice be heard by the Real Estate 2.0 Community at +1 303-468-0570 Please send in questions, comments, suggestions, snide remarks, kudos to iammad@madmortgageworld.com As always you can connect with your Host Daniel Martin via: Connect via Twitter Connect via Linkedin Connect via Facebook Connect via Email Connect with your co-host Molly Lynn via: Follow Molly on Twitter Follow Molly on Facebook Facebook Tips! Can Facebook be used for lead generation Setup your profile Facebook is the killer Permission Marketing App! Join Groups! How to make friends! Update, Update, Update to prove your Professionalism Friend up Erin Rose! And check out her fan page… Takeaways – join facebook, make friends, join groups, comment on “walls”, be authentic, throw sheep… Make a Difference: Daniel and Molly walk us through the beginners guide to building our business with Facebook. They go over what may be the misunderstood social application online today. Enjoy the flyby because next time they will dive deep on some of the concepts [...] http://madmortgageworld.com/2008/06/justin-williams/ http://madmortgageworld.com/2008/06/justin-williams/#comments Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:28:58 +0000 Daniel http://madmortgageworld.com/?p=120 Justin Williams
Loan Officer - Prosperity Mortgage

Active Rain is an online community for the Real Estate Industry in its entirety. On this call Loan Officer Justin Williams takes us through his personal experience with Active Rain.  Justin regularly closes on average 3 deals per month from his exposure on Active Rain. If you have ever wondered how to implement Active Rain in your business plan look no further because this call has it all!

Read Justin Williams’ Full Bio Here.

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Show Notes:

• Running Time: 27:51
• Audio comment line: Sound off and let your voice be heard by the Mad Mortgage World Community at +1 303-468-0570
• Please send in questions, comments, suggestions, snide remarks, kudos to iammad@madmortgageworld.com
• As always you can connect with your Host Daniel Martin via:
  • Connect via Twitter
  • Connect via Linkedin
  • Connect via Facebook
  • Connect via Email
• Connect with Justin Williams
  • Justin’s Blog
  • Follow Justin on Twitter
  • Follow Justin on Linkedin
  • Follow Justin on Facebook
• Justin’s Active Rain Success Tips
  • Join Active Rain
  • Setup your profile
  • Join some Active Rain Groups
  • Blog Away!
  • Comment on Other Blogs
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