ActiveRain University - Reduce the Learning Curve & Increase Your Results
Are you looking to learn more about how to use the ActiveRain Network? How about Social Media, Marketing and Networking? Do you want to minimize the learning curve and get maximum results from your time on ActiveRain? Just one hour of your time per session, and we're confident that you'll walk away with both tools and information that will help. Some members (myself included) have taken months and even years to learn and figure this stuff out.
We've added classes to the calendar that are "topic" focused and structured around helping members get the most out of specific areas on the network and around the community. With the volumes of people joining ActiveRain everyday, this is just one way we are trying to increase our member support while at the same time, provide the training and information needed for members to have success on ActiveRain.
Next week we have three open forum sessions where members can join in and ask any questions they like, and two more structured classes on "How To Create A Blog Post for Consumers and SEO" and "How To Maximize Your Settings Page" on ActiveRain. In March, we will be adding more guest presenters, trainers, and teachers along with more classes directly focused on ActiveRain tools and "How-Tos."
In recent surveys that ARU attendees submitted, there were requests to:
- Learn More about the ActiveRain Network
- Learn More about SEO and Blogging
- Learn More about Real Estate related Technologies
- Learn More about Social Media and Networking
- Learn tips and secrets from other Top Producing Agents
We are responding to these surveys, and setting up training classes to meet AR members needs.
If you're interested in joining us for any of the above or upcoming sessions and classes, make sure to visit the ARU Calendar and pre-register for the ones you're interested in. We will have Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced training available for all ActiveRain members. We are also recording some of the structured classes to be available in our archived library at a later date. I hope you'll take advantage of these sessions and the opportunity to learn. We share more in a single hour than any other community resource.
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"Here's the biggest testimonial of all - After the session was over, I wrote my first blog post using the tips and comments Brad offered, and re-posted it correctly and then checked it out on Google. I came up first on Google, before CNN, Forbes, and even other Asheville Real Estate firms...this informal session was FABULOUS!"
Evelyn Zebro - Asheville NC Real Estate Broker - Beverly-Hanks & Associates
"Thanks for teaching on the ActiveRain webinar. You are very easy to follow - good directions for both beginners and more advanced users. It was all great information! Even if we know how to do something, your instructions sometimes help us accomplish the same thing more efficiently or you bring up a feature we hadn't used in awhile that we should pull to the front of our arsenal."
Judy Gilbert - The Linda Seaton Team Manager - Keller Williams Realty Franklin
"Brad - things just keep getting better at AR. How can anyone not see the tremendous value and learning here, no matter what level you are in the blogging / social media world!"
Jeff Dowler - Carlsbad Real Estate - RE/MAX Moonlight Beach
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Brad, Thanks for the link to the training calendar. Definitely worth looking into. And after attending Rain Camp Dallas - I see why everyone has always raved about Rain Camp. It was awesome!
I am looking forward to going through these classes. Having a central calendar here is very helpful/\.
Two years after joinging AR, I finally took the class for new members and I learned so much! It was great. I can't wait for next weeks classes!
It sounds like the mini sessions are working and people are enjoying them!
Thanks for the update and link to the training calendar. I definitely will be there. Can't wait.
Thanks Brad for working behind the scenes (and out in the open) helping all of us improve ourselves and our businesses.
Do you want to thank me for Evelyn yet?!! jk
She's an excellent student, isn't she? She also signed up for a 1-year Rainmaker account--VERY motivated member and doing a fabulous job!
Have a wonderful weekend...
I may want to sit in one of these myself. Thanks for offering them. I know my husband is looking forward towards these classes.
Thank you for offering these. I'm definitely interested.
Brad, thanks for letting us know about these classes. I'm definitely going to sign up for a few of them.
Brad - You should consider recording all of the classes not just the structured classes. It is often difficult for people to attend the classes due to scheduling conflicts, client matters etc. However, many people, including myself would learn a lot from archived versions.
When will you start posting archived versions?
Thanks Brad, loads of great info and training you are supplying. I have to make some time to take advantage of it.
Thanks for the links.... I have a thirst for all this information.... I just signed up
Thank You,
Robert
I also am hoping that they are taped so that access is available both for review and for those that can't attend live. Thanks for the update.
Marc - we are recording all sessions, but the "open forum Q&A sessions" have redundancies so we'll pick the best ones to post in the archives, just not all of them. Once we decide the best platform and location to host these 1 hour video sessions, we'll let members know where they'll be archived. :-)
We just added a unique class "The AR Community Tour" which will walk members through the AR community showing them all the tools and benefits made available to RainMaker members. New members should really consider joining us for this one.
Yee-ha! I'm ready!
You guys are the best. I mean it.
I am looking forward to the taped classes. Sometimes it is hard to make the scheduled ones.
YEAH! I LOVE recorded sessions! It always seems like the ones I really want to take, I already have something else planned. Darn it! Thanks!
I just signed up and look fotward to the learning
Ty
This is really great. I'm already on overload, there is always so much to learn. Seems like the more I learn, the less I know.
I've been foundering long enough. it's time I tool some action. :)
Very cool stuff. See you in school!
Sounds like a place I NEED to be. I hope to see it come much closer to North Carolina.
Things are getting busier as Spring approached but there is always time to squeeze in some knowledge here or there. Can't wait to learm more.
Thanks for the info.
Raine - ActiveRain University is ALL On-line.
We are as close to North Carolina and you, as you are to your phone and computer. Check out the calendar, register for the classes you'd like, and we'll be right there on your screen... in North Carolina. :-)
I've been taking action long enough ... time to founder! =)
Nah, just kidding! I hope to take advantage of some of this book learnin' to add to my RainCamp experience!
I'm pretty active in social media, but the hard part for me is writing blog posts - I'll be sure and check for some tips on that! I'm a training junkie, so I always welcome some help!
I think this is a terrific idea, and I am very relieved to see that you are planning to record these sessions. Thanks in advance!
What a great line up of classes. I am going to come back later and sign up for a few. Thanks AR.
All signed up and ready. Good eastcoast times, Thanks.
Hey Brad - I like the AR community tool. Got to check this out. See you soon at the University - Professor!
I'm interested in a LOCALISM class !!!! It's been a great 8 month ride for me(100,000pts.)
I'm signed up for tomorrow mornings blog class. Thanks for training!
I think I need a blogging booster shot to avoid the social media flu. Thanks Doctor.
Brad~
I've been around AR for eons... and am still learning. THX for this great opportunity.
Brad!
Thank you for doing this training. I need some!!!!!!!
Thanks Brad,
I look forward to learning more about these classes. AR has been a great teacher.
I am looking forward to checking out these classes. I've learned a lot from the AR staff already, and can't wait to see what else you have to offer. This is the best blogging site ever -haha!
hi Brad,
Thanks. I will see you this evening here on the east coast. I can't wait for DC RainCamp. I loved NYC RainCamp! Meeting you all was just FABULOUS!
I'm attending on this evening! We all need all the learning we can get!
Brad, Thanks for the link to the calender. I will try and sign up for something and if not, at least go through some of the recordings.
The SEO and Technology topics interest me. I like the idea of the Training University. Can the sessions be recorded?
Brad,
This is just what I need to take advantage of! Thanks!
AR Community Tour, wow that sounds like a great session, is that on the list already>
MaryBeth - it is, just click on the link to it if you want to register, that will be a very fun but very packed class. Hope to see you there. :-)
It's great that you've added classes to the calendar. I'll definitely check it out and see what works for my schedule. Thanks!
Thank You for the calender, looking forward to the class!
Brad, thanks for the calendar. I'm new to the Rain, but enjoying every minute so far and looking forward to learning more.
Thanks so much for the links. I have updated my calendar for the rest of March and look forward to putting dates in the calendar for April!
Hi Lydia - Awesome!! We look forward to sharing and seeing you at some of the ARU training classes~ :-)