A few months ago as I was just getting my feet wet in the Blogosphere I wrote a post on Moving Day Countdown and listed some tips for as you prepare to move and things you should do. Being an agent helping buyers & sellers both buy & sell Myrtle Beach Real Estate, I thought this would be something helpful to both groups.
This post was written in April of this year. A month later, freelance writer Yuki Hayashi contacted me based on the post I had written. Here was her original message:
Message details:
From: Yuki Hayashi
Email: yuki@xxxxx.ca
Subject: Interview request
Hi Jeremy,
I came across your website while doing a web search for moving tips from real estate agents. I am writing a story for Rubbermaid's consumer website, Rubbermaid.com, on this very topic and am looking for an expert to interview. I thought you might be interested, given your familiarity with the subject, success as a realtor and also since it's a great promo opportunity! – Rubbermaid.com fields significant traffic across the US.
The story will look specifically at the packing and transportation aspect of moving house. How to plan ahead, packing tips, how to find a reliable mover--that kind of stuff.
Would you be available for a fast (10 minute) phone interview sometime today (Tuesday May 13) or tomorrow?. Please email me and let me know if you are, and a good time to call you and at what number, or feel free to call me at xxx-xxx-xxxx.
Thanks and best regards,
Yuki Hayashi
The next day we did the interview and I basically forgot about the whole thing. Then while cleaning out old email today, I came across the original email above and decided to contact Yuki to see if anything has been published yet. Within minutes she wrote back and included a link to the post.
So, go read the full article here which is on Rubbermaid.com. I think Yuki did an excellent job conveying the wonderful moving tips we discussed on the phone during our interview.
I guess now I can not only say that I am a Myrtle Beach Real Estate Expert, but also an moving expert as well. Not to mention being able to mention that I was published by Rubbermaid is pretty cool!
Jeremy Blanton- Myrtle Beach Real Estate Expert
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That is really cool. I was interviewed by someone on the phone, I was not bright enough to get all of his information. Anyway, he found me because of a post too.
Good for you, maybe you should see if you can get some residual income from Rubbermaid? How cool would that be?
Jeremy,
And soon you'll be an expert on fathering!!! LOL, Thanks, Fran
Jeremy,
You are famous now. WOW.
This is way cool!
May I have your autograph?
Very nice we all can use some tips when we move.
Jer...
Great article. I got interviewed by Lowes.com once about land development. It's nice to get free publicity, and it really positions you as a local expert!
Jeremy, it is a good feeling when you know that we are reaching people and maybe helping them.
Jeremy, Congratulations on the success with your Moving Day Countdown post. It's great that you've been featured on the Rubbermaid website. You never know who is reading!
Jeremy ... very creative and thanks for sharing!
Jerermy my friend that is awesome PR! As a thought for you in the future whenever you get interviewed on a specific subject by someone like this add it to your Google alerts. You will then know when the story breaks:)
Bill- I have my name set up in google alerts...hopefully from now on it will catch it!
Jeremy I love that you are famous with the Rubbermaid folks. Very cool!!
Jer - That is great news! I have been interviewed a few times during my AR stint as well.
Excellent news Jer... nothing like a little extra exposure, is there?
Congrats, this goes to show you that you never know who is reading your blogs. Keep up the good work.
Yay for you! Blog posts get noticed in the most interesting ways.
Hello Jeremy ... thanks for this article and it's fun that you were published by "Rubbermaid". Harrion
That is soo cool....I just read about Bill Gasset's emails too! You are certainly making your mark with your blog! Congrats.
Jeremy,
I'm new to Active Rain and to blogging. I'm surprised and amazed blogging would lead to your recognition. Thanks for opening my eyes and showing me results people are having with this site.
You could not have asked for better PR. Exposure is a big advantage in our business. Your article was well-written, great tips
Jeremy,
AAWWWEEESSOOMMEEE!
Jeremy, great article...and congrats on being the Moving Expert! and getting recognition...way to go! - Carla Harbert, Re/Max Pros
Jeremy, that's so awesome! Very good job. Have Yuki or anyone else call me for an interview. Lines are open and I'm standing by to be interviewed. Name the topic (re related please)!!! ha ha ;-)
Awesome! I wrote a psot about " You never know whos is calling"