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5 Best Quote Sources on the Net

Tracy Ready — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:49:01 +0000

Two questions I get often: 1. Where do you get your quotes? The short answer is: a lot of places... multiple sources that are easy to use. After a good deal of research and trial and error, here are the five best sites for quotes on the Internet (in my not so humble opinion!): READ ON FOR LINKS TO BEST SITES FOR QUOTES ON NET>>

I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious. - Albert Einstein

I chose these sites for ease of use, least amount of annoying ads, best interface of social media and good selection of quotes on a variety of topics. There are hundreds of quote sites online. I have visited all of those that come up in first 2 pages of Google search results. My goal is to save you search time by linking my favorite ones here.

Keep the “Social” in Social Media – Revisited!

Tracy Ready — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:01:07 +0000

Freelance Media Professional Tracy Ready discusses the analogy of social media for freelancers as going to series of parties, and outlines the relationship between social networks, a blog and small business websites.

Social Media Simple – 3 Videos

Tracy Ready — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:05:29 +0000

Having worked in "traditional" media (television) for more than 20 years, I have been astounded at the growth of social media and it's impact on how we do business as freelance media professionals. It's also apparent to me that many of my colleagues in television and music production are not taking part in this revolution, often because of a lack of understanding of how it all works.

The Social Media Diet: Following Doctor’s Orders

Tracy Ready — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 04:57:25 +0000

I like my doctor. Why? Well he's a nice guy, plus he's chubbier than me, so I don't feel so guilty about my expanding middle aged girth! He's a realist. He told me once that he wouldn't tell me to not have a beer or 2, maybe 3? ...once in a while. He said if he told me not to I might run into him at the concession stand at the Dallas Mavericks basketball game and see him walk away with a cold beer and some nachos. He's no hypocrite. He also gave me this sage medical advice, which I think applies well to growing your social media influence:

It's not what you do some of the time that matters, it's what you do ALL the time.

I said "huh?" He explained that he wouldn't recommend drinking a bunch of beer and eating nachos every day. But, if I were to exercise, eat right and sleep well almost EVERY day, then it would be cool to enjoy the beer and nachos every once in a while. What does that have to do with social media?

Communicating With Color

Tracy Ready — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:23:58 +0000

Image Communications Expert Cathrine Hatcher discusses color and how it affects public perception in this video for TraceTV - Film - Music - Social Media. We are all constantly communicating, both verbally, and non-verbally. Cathrine's message here exposes how our choice of color in clothing can affect those that we meet with in our daily lives.

Social Networking for Freelancers

Tracy Ready — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:09:57 +0000

Freelance Professional Tracy Ready speaks about his experience in learning social media skills to promote small business. Included is list of Top 3 skills to attract more followers on Twitter, Facebook and other Social Media sites.

What’s Swimming In Your Aquarium?

Tracy Ready — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:54:41 +0000

The Aquarium Concept for business, life and the pursuit of happiness. Pretty sight, isn't it? It's not mine, in fact, I have never had success taking care of tropical fish. It's just not my "thing", even though I enjoy scenes like this. I do have an "aquarium" of sorts, but it has no glass, rock or water, only thoughts and dreams. My aquarium was a total mess for a long time, until I came to terms with this: In order for things to flourish, they must have a good environment.

Social Networking the New Year, and why not?

Tracy Ready — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:56:29 +0000

I was resistant to the social networking / blogging idea until I began to see the hidden potential for my businesses, and our developing music and documentary film projects. Among other things, this has been a year in which I delved headlong into social networking, and it has been fun and rewarding for me both personally and professionally. I have gathered a few thoughts here, that I hope will benefit others, so here we go...

TXMPA Lobby Day Draws Crowd to Capitol Supporting Film and Television Production in Texas

Tracy Ready — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:03:38 +0000

An overcast sky gave way to a beautiful day in Austin as hundreds of people in the moving image industries (film, video, gaming) converged on the Texas State Capitol showing support for legislation which, if passed, will help repair the severely damaged industry in our state.

Making Social Networking Work

Tracy Ready — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 22:49:40 +0000

How does social network marketing work? This is a low tech video explaining in a clear manner how to use sites like FaceBook, MySpace. Linkedin and more to benefit you. I had nothing to do with the video, don’t even know this guy, but I think this makes a good companion to my previous post “Social Networking the New Year, and why not?”

Click here to view the embedded video.