Got Scalped at Agent Reboot!
For those of you who do not know what Agent Reboot is, it’s a gathering of Real Estate and industry professionals who use social media and Internet stuff. It’s a crash course in the most current trends in technology and applications for entrepreneurs like Chris and I. We go every year.
This year, there was a lot of scalping going on at Agent Reboot in NYC. I am not talking about an onslaught of savage haircuts. And NO. I am not referring to snagging tickets from some seedy guy in a trench coat. Although, I guess anything is possible in NY, that's not what I am referring to.
What I am saying is that there were a huge number of Agent Reboot attendees showing their SCALPS during the presentations in NYC. Yeah. The tops of their heads! Side parts, bed heads, bald heads, big heads, and most shocking of all, Chris Smith's head!! (see image below...you rock Chris but put the hair gel down!) I think you will get the picture.
As I was saying...Heads were down! But don’t get the wrong message here. Scalps availed in every row but NOT because the speakers sucked or the info was mind-blowingly dull. On the contrary, it was awesome! I saw scalps because the attendees were texting, typing, and tweeting like mad all through the presentations. Tweeting Live. Blogging Live. How cool is that?
In the past seeing an audience full of scalps may have implied you were a dull as a doorknob. if people were not making eye contact then that was a sure sign, the show was over. Today, seeing a person’s scalp is pretty much as important as seeing their eyes. It is no longer an insult when you are speaking to a group and you see some heads are down. It’s cool. It's a compliment and it is a sign of the times. If they like what you say they'll tweet it, blog it, and post it for all to see. People want to share what is happening “Right Now”.
The preferred medium for communication has changed dramatically over the years. Technology is paving the way. With a few clicks your photo or video can be seen by a huge audience. For consumers, people like you and me, we love receiving info through our social venues like Facebook and Twitter. We like our info captured live. And, most of all the info must be relevant.
Therefore, next time you are in the audience and you like what you hear, feel free to Look Down and Scalp Them! Oh and PLEASE...Don’t forget to use your Head & Shoulders!
That was a dandruff joke guys!
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Chris: Sorry I didn't see you today at Agent Reboot. There was a lot of great content to tweet and post about!
This post made me laugh! As a speaker, it can send the wrong message when you look out at your audience and they are paying attention to their smart phone instead of you ... Your observations put a humorous spin on it! I will try to think of that next time I'm being ignored ...
Anne - It was a great day today for sure loaded with information as usual! The only negative is that we lost our flip cam somewhere! They are not that expensive so we will just buy a new one.
Crystal - LOL, I am glad you appreciated it! I have to speak in front of a crowd on Saturday and picked up a lot of things from the great speakers today for sure.
~ Chris
Sounds like a great event! I've got to start looking for the next one!
Sounds like an event I should look into and attend.....
Was there a specific hash tag for this event? I'd love to go back and read all about it on twitter!
Sounds like you had a good time Chris. I hope you have a terrific 2012!
This is awesome. I love the description & love seeing your pics of NY on facebook. Have fun!