In cities around the U.S. and abroad, Twitter, Linkedin, and Facebook members are meeting in small and large groups to continue building their online relationships, offline. That’s a logical progression, wouldn’t you agree? Yesterday I had the privilege of leading one such meeting, titled “Social Media Mastermind Breakfast.” I’m grateful for the Tulsa professionals who were in attendance at that meeting and to show my appreciation I’ve listed their names or Twitter user names with a live link below:
1. @CindyWMorrison Emmy award winning TV Anchor & Investigative Reporter / Author / Speaker / Mom
2. @Mandy_Vavrinak Marketing, Advertising, PR, Economic Development. Mom of almost 4. Wife. Cook. Writer & Graphic Artist. Lover of technology. And Chocolate.
3. Jessica Powell President, Emerge Interactive Media
4. @JoshPeak Internet Marketing Trainer and Advisor
5. @MSwezey President @ MDS Media Group and Creator of StreetMavens.com
6. Brandon Helscel Internet marketer and director with Gold Star Referral Clubs, have networking clubs in Houston, Tulsa, Denver, friends with BNI, chambers, and general business
7. @DanielKBennett Owner, Nexus Solutions
8. Cowboy Bill Watts If you’re as old as me this guy needs no introduction or bio because of his accomplishments as a pro wrestler.
9. David Fowler Helping businesses get found right now.
Thank you all for attending and participating in that first meeting. As you probably already know, the next meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 29th at 11:30 am. The location? The Ale-Haus European Grill & Pub located on the beautifully designed River Walk Crossing in Jenks, Oklahoma. Hope to see you there!
With your success in mind,
Ron
P.S. If you want to learn more details about how you can use various social media tools to discover, connect, engage, and serve your target audience, I recommend you read Ethically Influencing People with Web 2.0 Technology! By the way, the folks from Ping.fm have committed to attend our next meeting. We will also discover more about StreetMavens.com.
P.P.S. One more thing. We have officially named our group, “Social Media Mastermind Tulsa.” Visit our blog at SocialMediaMastermindTulsa.com. Thank you @Mandy_Vavrinak for suggesting that name! See you soon. 
Ron, I had a great time at the gathering. Can’t wait for the end of the month =)
Daniel
Hey Ron,
Funny that you would mention trying to take online relationships offline… I just wrote about it today in my blog: http://cleverwebtech.com/2009/04/17/linkedin-and-the-use-of-pitiful-communication/
Brian
cleverwebtech.com
Hey Daniel,
I’m glad you joined us at the first meeting. I look forward to seeing at the next one. Tweet you soon.
Ron
Hi,
Can you tell me when is the next meeting of Social Media Mastermind of Tulsa…and where.
Thanks,
Margaret wick
Hi Margaret!
Thanks for your inquiry! The next Social Media Mastermind Tulsa meeting will be this Thursday at Tulsa’s Casa Bonita located near 21st and Sheridan. We will start at 11:30. By the way, the topic, “Making Social Media Matter for Business” will be presented by http://twitter.com/Mandy_Vavrinak.
Warmly,
Ron
P.S. Be sure to follow http://twitter.com/smmtulsa and check out the blog at http://socialmediamastermindtulsa.com
Hi Ron,
Just wanted to say…”Keep up the Great Work!” Would love to catch up to you soon.
Thanks, Morrill! Appreciate your words of encouragement. Hope all is well in your world. What are you up to now?
Ron