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CNN: Obama's approval rating high, but will it last?...I HOPE SO

While 2 out of 3 Americans approve of the job that Obama is doing. Let's be clear that there is "doubt". However, I think that is a good thing.

100 days in...

"George W. Bush stood at 62 percent in a CNN/USA Today Gallup poll in April 2001, Bill Clinton was at 55 percent in a CNN/USA Today Gallup poll in April 1993, George H.W. Bush stood at 58 percent in a Gallup poll from April 1989, and Ronald Reagan was at 67 percent in a Gallup poll taken in April 1981." - From the CNN Article, "Obama's approval rating high, but will it last?"

Whether your an President Obama supporter or not. I think one thing was proved in the last election that your voice needs to be heard. In the last administration I admit feeling as though it was out of control and my opinion really did not count as much as it does during this administration.

There are several things wrong with our system that came to head in this recession and this is going to very difficult to fix. There needs to be a mentality shift to forgiving, moving on and getting to work.

Regarding Entrepreneurship...

In this recession we will see a redistribution of market share. We have developed this mentality in America to be #1. The problem is that it costs a TON OF MONEY to stay #1. We are seeing the fallout of this behavior right now.

I think that as entrepreneurs we have to share the marketplace and that business is not just built on product but relationship and preference as well.

Think about the last time you went to "McDonald's" or "Jack in The Box." I suddenly realized I was paying 8.00 for a meal? When I go to "In and Out" or "Chick Fillet" I am spending 1-2 dollars less. What am I paying for oh yeah, "The advertising."

I would rather have a business with 5,000 customers that general love me and I am contributing back, making a profit, creating wealth and good will. Rather than having 15,000 customers where customer service sucks, I have to charge more because of the advertising, liability, etc. That's just me though. The other point is that In and Out may not exist without McDonald's because they created the category.

"Lessons from a Juggler" Tip: Take a look at the category of business that your in. Look for the redistribution of market share and then figure out how to stand out above the rest and/or build relationships with your customers and clients through good will and referrals.

Use loyalty tools like email newsletters(jugglemail.com) social media, content, gifts, events, etc.)

If we want this economy to recover. Your job as an entrepreneur and business owner is to "CREATE JOBS" or "CREATE INCOME" for your vendors by highly servicing a part of your market share.

David Kamatoy is a Juggler on several levels. Currently Professional Juggler Comedian, Blogger, Music Producer , Video Director/Producer, etc. The Kamatoy Media Group is helping companies bridge the gap between social media and traditional advertising with Email Marketing using Jugglemail.com (Get a FREE TRIAL account) and more. If your interested please contact us immediately. Current Clients and Projects include NoMoreGeysers.com, and TheAirGorillaBlog.com.

Schwarzenegger to appear in Terminator Salvation....Cool!!!

It just wouldnt be the same without a quick nod from the Governator....

Schwarzenegger reveals Terminator Salvation role

I love how in depth the franchise is getting now with the Television Series, films and now the pre-quels. It allows us to see farther into the Science-Fiction Genre rather than just a lot of cool special effects. Science-Fiction ultimately reminds of where we are by showing us what the future could hold.

With the time travel theme of the Terminator Series it's a little more up front. lol. However now that were getting a lexicon of information the future lesson seems more tangible.

Confucius Say, "To understand Social Media you must do."

Denver,Co- On my recent trip to Denver, CO I lost my precious notebook. While I still away. it's return I got this new notebook at a huge Barnes and Noble.

This quote...

I hear and I forget.
I see and I remember.
I do and I understand.
- Confucius

was exactly what I was looking for in reference to "Social Media Marketing" as it pertains to blogs, twitter, Myspace, Facebook, etc.

We hold this conference call for my associates regarding, "Social Media" and it was amazing to me how much I have learned but at the same time how difficult it is to explain how to do the things we are doing.

In fact this style of communication is really still coming into it's own. We are all still trying to figure it out but every once in a while you get a glimmer of hope...

• A web tv show that spotlights yours clients website, AirGorilla.com
• A happy customer that remembers who you are.
• Calls for gigs because of all the updates your doing. You are creating a Top of Mind Awareness.

Tip: Stop trying to intellectualize or justify the need to be on social media. Just jump into it. Learn by doing. Read blogs like this one, get a coach, follow the work of someone already successful online.

The greatest thing that you can do for yourself is just dedicate an hour or two a day to learning Social Media, email marketing and communicating.  Learn what works and what does not work by doing.

I hear and I forget.

We started the conference call with just a phone conference call. While we got some interest we still had people not doing anything out of frustration and not-understanding.

I see and I remember.

We then dropped the calls and our last two pitch sessions on DimDIm.com  and Gotomeeting.com. The participants actually got to "see" what we were doing and that helped immensely.

I do and I understand.

Finally a few of the participants on the call really got into it. Writing consistently, promoting onStumbleupon, twittering. In doing we saw new blogs and post get views upwards of 500+ on a brand new blog.


We would like to have some of our blogs hit 1,000+ views a day and we know how to get there to do it.

Conversion

Our next goal in tandem with increased traffic is to show financial results in the way of "conversion." We have had some success with this but not at the scale we would like.

I intend to keep you informed of the progress.It is absolutely working and invite any readers to share their experience and wisdom in these matters.

GOOD HUNTING...

David Kamatoy is a Juggler on several levels. Currently Professional Juggler Comedian, Blogger, Music Producer , Video Director/Producer, etc. The Kamatoy Media Group is helping companies bridge the gap between social media and traditional advertising with Email Marketing using Jugglemail.com (Get a FREE TRIAL account) and more. If your interested please contact us immediately.

Inspired by 92 and 95 year olds...Wow!

San Diego,Ca- I just finished a juggling show for a group at a retirement facility and two of the residents that saw the show were 92 and 95 and quite spry. It was a fascinating conversation because one of them said that when they were kids they thought 40 was old.

"When I was kid I thought 40 was old."

Think about it at 95 that would mean born in 1914,to be born into Wartime.  A kid in the 20's to see the crash. WW II, Kennedy, Civil Rights, Korea to this day where Obama is president.

One of them was a female pilot, something we now take for granted.

It's pretty amazing how aware we are these days at around 80 is finally interested in getting a computer again. While it's going to be oh so fun teaching him, I know he and Mom will be better for it.

As 2008 was just whacked in so many ways on a personal and professional level. I can't help but be inspired by some of the seeds we planted last year. Things are really starting to bloom and it's sad that some people were not able to hold on...

We should see some noted growth in 2009 ow that we have adjusted to the new business climate.

TIP: Imagine for a moment your 95 years old. What would the 95 year old tell the person you are right now to do? What's words of wisdom? Would you really concern yourself with some of the petty things your dealing with right now?

David Kamatoy is a Juggler on several levels. Currently Professional Juggler Comedian, Blogger, Music Producer , Video Director/Producer, etc. The Kamatoy Media Group is helping companies bridge the gap between social media and traditional advertising with Email Marketing using Jugglemail.com (Get a FREE TRIAL account) and more. If your interested please contact us immediately.

Sometimes you have to go in public to be alone...

San Diego,CA- Sometimes you have to go in public to be alone.While setting up a workspace is a good thing. Sometimes a change in venue is needed. Going to a coffee house, a hotel lobby, or bar.

I recently found myself continually being interrupted from writing by interruptions both online and in person. So I have taken it upon myself to change venues often when writing or looking for inspiration.

Personally it goes back to my days when I did not have an office. Back in the day I worked from a cell phone, a notebook, and a palm pilot. I drove a lot and had a lot of road meetings.

I have done some of my best planning work while sitting in class or a seminar. Probably not what the teachers want to hear.

When I was musically directing and scoring the circus I would often go to dance venues just to get an overwhelming sound of music and rhythms that I wouldn't get sitting in the Studio. Seeing people dance, the interaction, etc.

Inspiration can come from many places and sometimes it's the ability to focus in a cacophonous atmosphere that does it for me.

Other times it's just pure "focus", a quiet atmosphere with no music, no IM Chats, Emails, the only window I want to see or hear is the one I am typing in. This to me is the best environment for long form thoughts or editing.

I just sat down to type a blog, grabbed caffeine to do it and then the IM chat opened up and for the next hour I ended up in a conversation about a project. While the conversation was completely valid and productive it still was not what I wanted to be doing.

TIP: Change it up a little. Try going to a coffee shop or a nice hotel lobby or bar. A hotel bar can cost as much as a coffee house with exceptional service and wi-fi since they cater to the business crowd.

Enviromental Hypnotism is experienced when we do the same thing over and over again. Ever drive home and suddenly feel like time distorted and shortened? Get into an elevator and everyone stops talking? Driving down the same road to the office or home you often experience the same emotions. So when people talk about getting into a rut, it's really about expereincing the same emotional patterns again and again.

That's why traveling is so exciting. Think about it...People come to your city and are fascinated by the things you see everyday. In fact they can be inspired by the same park, building or street that you see everyday.

TIP: Pay attention to the way you feel about your workspace(s). Try driving a different way to the office. Literally take a different road. Go on a trip and take note on how places and environments can inspire you.

David Kamatoy is an Entertainer, Entreprenuer and Email Marketing Master. In working with start up and emerging companies he has consulted, coached and worked with a number of people that wanted to be inspired, to do more than they were currently doing. In his own work after being coached himself he found that one of the most effective tweaks was, Hypnotherapy. He is certified hypnotist from the Hypnosis Motivation Institute and works with a select few clients and uses hypnotherapy and NLP techniques as his own personal "Silver Bullet"

San Diego's Seaport Village 2009 Festival...I am so not performing there.

Dear Fans,

In response to many inquiries in person, phone and email. I decided to post this message so you know, "I will not be performing in the Buskers Festival this year." So if your looking for me I will not be performing. Which is only ironic in that I was performing there over Spring Break.

Even though I competed in the last two buskers festivals. This year I missed the deadline by "that much" which is only strange because the information they wanted from me was on already on file. There will be only 3 acts not a part of the competition performing and again, "I am not one of them." I'm not sure how that happened either. 

I don't believe this was in any way a negative statement on the show, professionalism or continuous support of street performing by Seaport Village in San Diego.

I write this only to let everyone know I will not be performing in the Buskers Festival.

(I might stop by and cover the festival on the blog though. Hmmmm.)

Good Luck to all the Buskers, Management and Store Owners. If you have a chance then check it out. Apparently there are some very cool acts coming in from out of town.

Just the Taste of Sports Drinks Apparently Trigger the Brain to Body Excercise Improve by 2%-3%

I found this interesting article about a recent study that compared sports drink to a placebo and then did MRI on participants. What they found was pretty interesting.

Basically the brain/body recognizes glucose or maltodextrin and then reacts by increasing endurance. Read the article by clicking the link below. The interesting thing was that the cyclists did not swallow they simply swished it around in their mouths for 10sec.

I guess I can go with the small size now. lol.

Sports Drinks May Give Brain a Workout

Sports Beverages Appear to Activate Athletes' Brains, Researchers Say

By Bill Hendrick

Congratulations to Rebecca Gardner & Jennifer Begley great review of, "Ballet Ariel's 10th Anniversary Concert"

Denver, CO- World Dance Review's Donald k. Atwood MFA, Ph.D. recently reviewed Ballet Ariel's 10th Anniversary Concert. The review was extremely supportive of the company and the show. You can read the entire article by clicking below.

Ballet Ariel Sometimes Struggles But Is Always Charming

Our friend, Rebecca Gardner got a few well earned praises.

Regarding “La Vivandiere”

"A stand out in the work was a short variation by Rebecca Gardner, whose stature gives her a magnificent presence and who seems to inherently know where her body is at any one moment and where it should go next."

Regarding "Echelons" about the assassination of Julius Caesar.

Rebecca Gardner’s dancing, and sense of place and character, which made her depiction of Cassius not only real, but a delight to watch. Gardener’s sense of focus makes her eyes as important as her considerable movement technique.

It was a grey day in the middle of April that I pulled up to the Cleo Parker Robinson theater about 10 minutes before the show a little travel weary to see Ballet Ariel's performance. After finding a cubby hole for my luggage I splashed water in my face in the bathroom. Took a few deep breaths a shot of caffeine and then the lights dimmed.

When watching a small company's concert you really have to watch not knowing but accepting where the performers are coming from. A variety of different skill sets, limited rehearsal time, limited resources, etc.

That being said you can also see raw talent, promising talent, developed talent and if your lucky enough an ensemble coming together to take you to another place so that you forget all the above.

Ballet Ariel gave us a little bit of everything that afternoon.

Raw and promising talent was seen from a young chorus member Vivian Villagrana attending the Denver School of the arts, presence was a graceful standout. I hope that she continues to train and perform.

Damara Titmus is a powerful dancer that is working on redeveloping her skill set through training and performing with Ballet Ariel.  She has power and lyrical finesse to her movement shown in a solo section in "La Vivandiere" and the dead stabbing lift in 'Echelons" where she played Julius Caesar was quite effective. (Think about trying to do a partner lift while performing death.) Damara is heading in the right direction if she continues to develop she will find herself in a larger company again very soon.

Gregory Gonzalez stage presence is a gift to the performers he works with it was great to see his partner work with Jennifer Begley. I found out later that a nagging injury flared and actually took him out of the rest of the show. I was able to watch some past footage of Greg and realize now that he had a lot more to show us. Gregory also choreographed "Storm" the contemporary piece which I totally dug.

Ryan Seate is new to the dance world, a good solid skill set and a promising future. Here's a little secret in the dance world, any competent guy in the dance world knows that he is a well sought after commodity. Which is why It's so easy for guy dancers to develop ego's larger than their dressing rooms. This guy has the talent and I'm not saying he has an ego I don't know the guy. However, It is my hope that he gets in front of the right teachers and mentors to improve himself. There are a few things in his technique that need to be addressed by the right people. I want to see this guy in a few months and see where he's at.

Every performer has a "blind spot" an underdeveloped part of us that we hide over with other skill sets and ego. It is our ultimate challenge to find the teachers and mentors that can share those weaknesses and turn them into strengths.

Jennifer Begley has a unique look and a strong presence onstage, ranging from the elegant to animal like qualities. One of those performers that you can't seem to take your eyes of off especially when it comes to her contemporary work. My hope is that the ballet world does not miss a chance at developing her talent and that eventually she expands her skill set beyond ballet. I think she has talent that deserves recognition. Right now she should mine the ballet world for all it's worth.

There are several moments when you notice Rebecca Gardner and Jennifer Begley move  beautifully and effortlessly together, sometimes it's in a choral movement with other dancers surrounding them and it's obvious when the two were onstage together.

Rebecca Gardner is a standout because of her developed talent, presence and time onstage. Her extensive classical training is obvious to me especially the way her body worked with the music versus against it or dancing to it, her movement was part of the music.  Knowing how much time and thought goes into her performance for a "two show" run is one of the reasons that she is a standout to Mr. Atwood. Her dedication to the "craft" is something that you can't fake.

You can't fake 10,000 hours as in Malcolm Gladwell's "Outliers: The Story of Success", the book's premise is basically mastery comes at about 10,000 hours. Rebecca Gardner's review is a result of time spent in application and development of talent.

When we work with artists we constantly say if you want to be a professional you need to know how to perform consistently at an 8-10 because on a bad day you give an adequate performance (6-7), on a great day you give a magnificent performance and can go off the scale at (9-12). A weekend warrior can come into a show and have a good day and hit a 7 or 8 and think there a god, but when it's bad they go below 5 and crash hard.

That being stated Ballet Ariel is filled with varying skill sets which is why it was so amazing to the audience when the ensemble came together in "Echelons" to tell the story of Julius Caesar, gender reversed so well that the audience fell into the story and the tragedy of the performance. That was the moment that the company hit its stride.

I would love to see Ballet Ariel do more of that. Take us to another place.

Congratulations to a great company of vibrant dancers. Ilena Norton for 10 years, Patricia Renzetti and Gregory Gonzalez. I wish you continued success.

David Kamatoy is an Entertainer, Entrepreneur and Email Marketing Master. He took his first dance class at 5 and then continued to dance in various musicals and theatrical settings. Training for a few years in ballet and jazz brought him to work for the last 18 years in Alexander Technique with Ari Gil. He and Ari continued to apply Alexander Techniques "correct optimized movement" to his juggling, martial arts, performance and musical skill sets. David Kamatoy is currently working with Ari Gil to promote his techniques centered around the Alexander Technique. More Information Click Here. 

David Kamatoy is a Juggler on several levels. Currently Professional Juggler Comedian, Blogger, Music Producer , Video Director/Producer, etc. The Kamatoy Media Group is helping companies bridge the gap between social media and traditional advertising with Email Marketing using Jugglemail.com (Get a FREE TRIAL account) and more. If your interested please contact us immediately.

TweetDeck takes twitter to another level...

Tweetdeck takes twitter to another level, but there is still a learning curve. Downloading the application is the first step.

One of the problems that people have with twitter and social media in general is the transition of friends to an actual network of people that you have relationships with.

On a more bottom line note...

HOW DOES SOCIAL MEDIA TRANSLATE TO SALES?

Why I can't answer that directly for everyone. We consistently talk about balancing your messages from being content, sales, fun and personal related.

A better question...

HOW DO I GET PEOPLE TO START INTERACTING WITH ME?

I discovered this originally from a  short post I did on having the filing cabinet fall on me in the old office. This is when I first realized people are reading.

So while there are a ton of things to play with on Tweetdeck here are a few tips on Keyword searches.

1. Download the Application.

2. Click on the Keyword Search icon and then choose some keywords related to your product, service or interest. 

3. Tweetdeck will then create a column dedicated to that search. 

4. You can then start to follow or interact with those people chatting about what your doing. 

5. If they are not following you just use the @ button. and then keep an eye out for a response.

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS IS THE FIRST STEP TO SALES.

You'll find that Twitter becomes a lot more like IM chat with Tweetdeck and you'll start to create more relationships. This is another step in creating relationships which should lead to sales.

I wouldn't stop the sales messages but try to find that balance as quickly as possible. Balance will give all your messages more credibility.

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David Kamatoy is a Juggler on several levels. Currently Professional Juggler Comedian, Blogger, Music Producer , Video Director/Producer, etc. The Kamatoy Media Group is helping companies bridge the gap between social media and traditional advertising with Email Marketing using Jugglemail.com (Get a FREE TRIAL account) and more. If your interested please contact us immediately.

So many posts so little time...

San Diego,Ca- I have been doing so much to catch up on some other blogs as welll as to keep a few juggling balls in the air. I realized that I have not spent time on the MAIN BLOG. 

This week I traveled and performed a lot which limited my time and energy blogging. That and in inspiring other clients to start us bloggin for them we have to prove our worth by blogging. lol.

Which is only more ironic because I started the Darren Rouse 31 days to blogging and I run a Social Media conference call. 

This is what I learned or was reminded of this week on blogging. 

• Promoting a post is as important as writing one. 
• Consistentcy is everything.  
• Blogging can give you credibility.
• It doesn't matter how many people are reading if they are the right people.    
• Even though this is totally true, I still want more people reading.   
• David Kamatoy is a Juggler on several levels. Currently Professional Juggler Comedian, Blogger, Music Producer , Video Director/Producer, etc. The Kamatoy Media Group is helping companies bridge the gap between social media and traditional advertising with Email Marketing using Jugglemail.com (Get a FREE TRIAL account) and more. If your interested please contact us immediately.