Stage Now - Cathy Lee's Blog

WOW!! Brad Andersohn, with the family band, kicked off the morning with "Eye of the Tiger".

We were there because things are changing and we all want to be super stars!! Here are just a few of the many tips, insights and tools I learned today.

Bob Stewart gave us 15 free sites:

runpee.com

photosynth.com

namechk.com

wiggio,com

igetsales.com

archtelecom.com

facebook.com/ads

xobni.com

tr.im

su.pr

google.com/voice

goldmail.com

mailchimp.com

picnik.com

awayfind.com

Ben Kinney gave us the 5 top reasons mega agents blog.

1. To write articles people will find of interest

2. To Position ourselves as an expert in a field or location

3. To successfully advertise or market a listing

4. To generate traffic and link to their website

5. To Blog for referral business

We learned the importance of blog titles, keeping them short, concise and geographic specific. 

     Ex: Seattle WA View Home

Blog Content rules are:

3-500 words, Start and end with key word phrase

2-4 outgoing links,Insert photo for user experiences

Tags are your "table of contents"

Twitter and Facebook explosion-With over 350 million people on facebook and 180 million on twitter it is essential to participate in social media!!. Be remarkable, Build Trust, Be Proactive, Patient, Execute.....

Just Do it!!!

Thank you for a fantastic day Active Rain Staff and Team!! Truly. Cathy Lee

City Team, San Francisco prepared hundreds of delicious meals this evening for the 6th Street/Mission community. We served hundreds of meals "restaurant style" at decorated (staged) tables. The homeless, sick and hungry were served an amazing, hearty meal of roasted turkey and all the trimmings.

Let Us Give Thanks!!

City Team provides hot meals, safe shelter, showers, and clean clothing to the San Francisco homeless and hungry population. Their staff and volunteers provide free footcare and medical exams to hundreds weekly. A full recovery program for drugs and alcohol addiction is in place for men.

I have developed a true Attitude of Grattitude being a volunteer at City Team.

I have been blessed with incredible, caring friendships in the 6th Street Community.

I am Truly Grateful, Cathy Lee

The 8th Annual Cool products Competition at Pacific Coast Builder's Conference took on a new format this year. The focus was on products with the greatest promise for a healthier home and better communities.

This years judges were a panel of expert industry professionals.

Category 1: Conserves Natural Resourses

Winner: EcoStar     Product: Majestic Slate 10" Traditional Roof Tiles

Cool qualities: Made from 80% recycled materials

Made from minimal use of lime stone filters

Can be combined with 12" tiles for authentic slate appearance

Category 2: New Cool Invention

Winner: Panasonic    Product: WhisperGreen Bath Fan

Cool qualities: Only ventilation fan in the industry to exceed ENERGY STAR guidelines

Compliant with required ventilation codes and green building programs

Smart action Motion Senser eliminates odor and pollutants

Built-in speed control

Category 3: Contributes to a healthier living environment

Winner: Icynene Inc.    Product: Icynene LD-R-50 Insulation

Castor oil is 100% naturally filtered with no chemical additives. The castor oil production process has low energy dependence. Castor crops do not require pesticides.  Castor beans are the first building material to receive the ICC-ES SAVE designation for sustainability.

Category 4: Saves Energy

Winner: Custom Built Metals   Product: FusionSolar

Cool qualities: FusionSolar delivers a simpler and more affordable solar power system. The system comes fully assembled and blends in without penetration in the roof. Delivering up to 7 LEED points in the on-site renewable energy category.

The exhibits and products were fascinating and exhillarating.

Catching up with friends and favorite Green exhibitors is always inspiring!!      

Martin Yan demonstrated his wok style cooking on the newest GE Monogram.  It was so yummy and quite a surprise treat for us!!!

Cheers to the new age of invention!  Cathy Lee

Cathy Lee is owner of C.L. Design Services Home Staging serving Danville, San Ramon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. We strive to keep our clients, Realtors and many potential home buyers best interest in mind with every home staging.

Pacific Coast Builders Conference at the Moscone Center, San Francisco, is a community of builders and manufacturers, building scientists and architects, environmental engineers and landscape companies, dedicated to advancing the art and science of community building. 

Started 50 years ago as the Pacific Coast Builders Conference, PCBC brings together people creating better communities, imagining and building the places where we love to live.

This years Key Note Speaker is  Kevin Carroll author of The Red Rubber Ball at Work. This book promotes thought leaders who stimulate creativity and encourage risk taking to achieve their goals.  

The Gold Nugget Awards for exceptional concepts in design and planning will be given to its recipients Thursday.

The "Cool Products" picked by builders, architects and designers will be on view for all to touch and see.

I hope to meet you there! Cathy Lee