Bj Murphy 360

At the first annual Sm3 Social Media Masterminds Marketing Summit I needed to fill in for a speaker and ended up giving the final keynote address of the day. Since then we've started the launch of www.bjmurphy360.com, which will include a blog, videos, newsletter and more. Here are the topics that I covered at the summit: 1. Social media philosophies 2. "Greater Than" series 3. Descending order of Facebook engagement 4. A sample content model for your brand 5. An example social media strategy for realtors 6. Your strengths and being happy I truly hope you enjoy this and it gives you value. www.bjmurphy360.com 

On this episode, Zac and I find out the main communication tool of the next generation. We also discuss how to edit videos and how daily videos are equivalent to daily diary entries.   Zac also shares the story of how 3D industrial printing helped protect a cochlear implant for a wrestler. We also talk about the Neuse News Model for hyper-local, digital news and why we're both engaging more with the LinkedIn platform.   ww.bjmurphy360.com Episode 2.04

What is the #1 thing small business owners should look for in hiring employees? High Point University freshman and recent Arendell Parrott Academy graduate Drew Dacey had a class assignment to interview someone in their field. Drew is from our area and loves what we're doing at Magic Mile Media and Neuse News and reached out to me. Here's what happened... www.bjmurphy360.com

What is Neuse News? Why did I start Magic Mile Media? Why are we building these businesses? What's driving us? The night before our first ever SM3 Summit: Social Media Masterminds Marketing Summit dozens of our attendees gathered at Big Game Brewing for a social. I answered several of these questions and more. Hopefully, there's a nugget or two in here that you can use to challenge yourself today. #toyoursuccess www.bjmurphy360.com www.magicmilemedia.com www.neusenews.com Episode 2.03

How often does a 19-year-old check Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook in a day? Parker Mitchell is a former Neuse News intern and he currently helps with play by play for our high school football game of the week. As I was setting up for a podcast with Zac Holcomb (go check it out!) Parker and I chatted about the state of social media in his generation. This was not a planned event, but he dropped some incredible insight for you marketing professionals. www.bjmurphy360.com @bjmurphy360 Episode 2.02

I have re-launched the "BJMurphy360 Podcast" with the help of my friend Zac Holcomb. He recently moved his young family to Kinston from Ohio to start Addititive America, an industrial grade 3D printing company. On today's episode we chat about why Kinston, changes in social media and how small businesses can move fast with today's technology. www.bjmurphy360.com Season 2, Episode 1

As social media practitioners, we see mistakes made by small business owners every day. Join me, Brandon Potter and Aleatha Thrower as we discuss the impact social media can have on your business. Oh, and what do we call this? LOL (listen till the end). >>> www.sm3summit.com www.magicmilemedia.com

"Social media is one of those things where we all think that we know it because we're consumers of it and we use it. So we think we know everything there is to know about it...until you own a business, or until you're trying to promote a non-profit, or until you're trying to get the word out about something else." - Marie White, Turner-White Photography and Vice President of Professional Photographers of North Carolina Thank you to Turner-White Photography for helping to sponsor the SM3 Summit: Social Media Masterminds Marketing Summit on Saturday, October 5th. For more details, click here >>> www.sm3summit.com.

For the first time in my life, instead of giving a welcome at church I had the honor of actually bringing the message. Pastor Allen Stocks and his leadership team at Tanglewood Church invited me to speak on Graduation Sunday.  My message was entitled "Side to Side" which took some cues from the parable of the talents and the movie "Hitch".  Five key talking points:   Service to others leads to greatness  Master the mundane  Answering the question "why?"  Trust and happiness  And, the oxygen mask   Congratulations to this year's graduating class. I promise you'll have challenges ahead, but the opportunities to use your talents and contribute to this world are far greater.  Watch the message here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWV75-ltJMQ 

On this episode of BJ Murphy 360, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Bryan Hanks. Bryan is the former Editor of the Kinston Free Press, has written for multiple national news outlets, and is an avid sports fan. We've worked together long enough that he's written both favorable and unfavorable editorials about policy/advocacy positions I've taken over the years. As you can tell we've got a great mutual respect for each other. I visited him at his home (full of Washington Redskins and UVA memorabilia) and we discussed sports, politics including Trump and the state of NC, and more. Our Rapid Fire Round included Lebron or Jordan, Coach K or Wooden, Wood Ducks or Indians, NC East or West BBQ, and when the first female POTUS could be sworn in. Then Bryan asks a Question of the Day that you do not want to miss! Oh, and you can spot our special guest? #toyoursuccess http://www.bjmurphy360.com http://www.magicmilemedia.com

On this episode of BJ Murphy 360, I sat down with Algenon Cash. He's a sought-after political commentator across the state, has chaired the North Carolina Energy Forum, and is the owner of Wharton Gladden - where they are now investing in the new Zesto restaurant in the Triad. We've done this at least once before and had great feedback, so here's another politically agitating, lighthearted, and fun episode for your viewing and educational pleasure. Algenon and I discuss: - North Carolina Leadership Forum - Guns & Mental Health - Trump & Stormy Daniels - Is POTUS keeping his campaign promises - Free Trade - $1.3 Trillion - 2018 NC Elections - 2020 NC Governor's Race And, in our Rapid Fire Round he's forced to choose between: - Socks or No Socks - Fight: Joe Biden v Donald J. Trump - Dollar or Cryptocurrency - Coca-Cola or Pepsi Be sure to listen and respond to Algenon's Question of the Day. Until next time here's to your success!

In today's episode, I'm driving from one client to a friend's house. I just left a client discussing marketing efforts on social media - timeline and advertising. One thing I found myself saying several times is that social media marketing can't replace your product's quality. Don't get me wrong, they have a great product. From the time a prospect clicks on your website, walks in your door, or calls the store, what happens next is on you. Social media is simply a great tool to get them there. And, in my opinion, is far out-pacing the attention game than traditional media. The reason I was visiting a friend is that he needed to understand why I believe he should be more focused on building a personal brand. Why should someone with incredible talent share them via a personal brand? Listen. :) www.bjmurphy360.com www.magicmilemedia.com

Yesterday morning I had the privilege of chatting with the Lenoir County Public Schools Executive Office Professionals. We centered a lot of our conversation on leadership and teamwork. Here is a small clip of that 45-minute talk, where we discussed: - The power of God in our society, specifically through prayer vigils - How to stay positive regardless of the circumstances around you - Diffusing emotional conversations by understanding a logical response may not work - How and why I stopped asking the question Why? http://www.bjmurphy360.com http://www.magicmilemedia.com

Why would followers keep coming back to your Facebook page if all they see is "Buy this" or "We're selling that"? We need to start adding more value to people's experiences with our pages. This will lead to brand ambassadors for your business or cause...much more likely than "buy, buy, buy". Also, I open up about being disappointed on the number of likes and listeners in the past, and why I've changed that attitude. I'm documenting a journey and the main thing is staying consistent with good content. During this discussion I talk about my career in B2B sales and even training sales associates in cold calling. Never know, that may be a podcast I do in the future! Here's to your success!

During a meeting with a small business owner today, we discussed cable TV, social media and YouTube. We also discussed how the market is reacting to changes in technology, and even how our own parents are adapting. That led me to thinking, "Where will Facebook be in five years and how will we adapt?" I'd love to get your feedback and thoughts.

On this episode I take a different path from what I normally talk about in being an entrepreneur and social media marketing manager, and I decided to bring a little bit of my mayor background to the news topic of the day. Our country is having a major dialogue on policy as it relates to the school shooting in Florida and I want to weigh in on how we as a nation and state and local government should create sound policy that affects all of us. Maybe today's episode sparks some emotion in you that you either agree or disagree with my thoughts, so I would encourage you to give me some constructive feedback and feel free to call in and add to the show. Thank you so much! www.bjmurphy360.com

By far the most analytical and constructive talk I've given regarding leadership, personal branding, social media, interviewing skills, going all-in on your strengths, and more. The Campbell University Lundy-Fetterman School Of Business students asked questions like: - In talking about goals and standards. Do you have a current goal that you are pursuing? - What was the biggest difference in strategy for the 2005 campaign that you lost versus the 2009 campaign that you won? - What sort of management skills did you use during Hurricanes Irene and Matthew? - You graduated ECU with a business degree. Why was politics your first move versus marketing and building a company like Magic Mile Media? - I want to follow a more passionate route and turn it into a business, what's the one thing that's kept you motivated and driven? Is it the fear of not having enough resources or not having enough to provide for your family? - I'm much younger than anyone I work with and I do social media and mar

In today's episode of BJ Murphy 360, BJ interviews Algenon Cash about being Locked In with Algenon Cash. Algenon is an entrepreneur and civic leader in Winston-Salem, NC. We discussed small business challenges of raising capital, advantages of social media for entrepreneurs, and the current political climate for small businesses. He also gives some practical advice for millennials who are wanting to get involved in politics. Here are a few questions we discussed during our time together: - What's your #1 tip for small business owners? - What does it mean to be "locked in"? - Is President Donald Trump helping or hurting small businesses? - Does his Twitter presence impact small businesses? - How can we be part of the solutions in society? http://www.bjmurphy360.com

Four Tips for Entrepreneurs utilizing Social Media 1. Add Value 2. Review Metrics 3. Borrow Another Brand 4. Make Mistakes and Learn/Grow Also highlighted Gary Vaynerchuk's new book "Crushing It" which debuted on Amazon's Top Seller's List.

Small businesses and non-profits need to listen up! The Facebook News Feed changes will not help you. You must adapt AND fast! Today, BJ Murphy gives you a very simple way to do that and reiterates some effective methods mentioned in Episodes 19 & 20. http://www.bjmurphy360.com