My First 9,999 Tweets – Who I’ve met & What I’ve learnt on this crazy little thing called Twitter

Great post Benjamin, I can only echo your sentiments. Twitter is an awesome tool once you figure it out. Thanks for the mention, it has been an honor to meet you in the Twitterverse.

Coy

This is belated... but still wanted to share my thoughts.

Your post is essentially an "ode to Twitter", and it's a very true one. You've stated the real purpose and tools of Twitter; to connect, engage, inform, be informed,give help, ask for help, with the end result of being social. Getting out, meeting those in the community you may not have been aware of pre-Twitter, and developing new relationships.

Thanks you for being one of people who puts "social" in social media, and spreads it on and on.

KWAwesome!

If CRE people would do just 1 tenth of the things you do online....CRE would be amazing! You are the next generation of CRE....and I'm thrilled to be in the business with you!!! Push the edge....please!!! Oh, and I know I am prettier in person :):) !!!

Benjamin - you're a prime example of the positive energy of engaging, that we all know helps us grow, be better at our businesses, and help by giving back. What a great reflection. I can relate (about 5,000 tweets behind you...). Much success, amigo!

The article was enlightening, Benjamin. I have appreciated being able to exchange with you and others on twitter and I certainly have learned from your social media success. Here's to the next 10,000!

One of your own! http://ow.ly/2udY9

This comment was originally posted on Twitter

Benjamin:@allstarmom3
I think I have already posted this so delete if it is a duplicate, but I like joined the Twitterverse in 2008. At first I thought, "did I really just join ANOTHER social media group?" But about 6 months later I started to really "get it" and engage with others. I have made some AMAZING friends (yes, real friends) through twitter and have enjoyed being apart of their lives. I have even had a couple of referrals so far this year and sent out several. It has been a pleasure to get to know all of the before-mentioned and can't wait to meet more of you IRL.
I have learned so much from you and others, that I am grateful you are here.
Great post and congrats on 10,000. I am not far behind.

RT @benjaminbach: My First 9,999 Tweets – Who I’ve met & What I’ve learnt on this crazy little thing called Twitter http://bit.ly/cBwa5s

This comment was originally posted on Twitter

RT @benjaminbach: My First 9,999 Tweets – Who I’ve met & What I’ve learnt on this crazy little thing called Twitter http://bit.ly/cBwa5s

This comment was originally posted on Twitter

RT @benjaminbach: My First 9,999 Tweets – Who I’ve met & What I’ve learnt on this crazy little thing called Twitter http://bit.ly/cBwa5s

This comment was originally posted on Twitter

Benjamin:
What a fabulous post. I could not agree more. I too joined twitter in 2008 and at first was wondering what I had gotten myself into. Learning and engaging with others in a real way has meant a lot to me over the last 2 plus years. Meeting people like you and everyone else mentioned in your post has been remarkable. I look forward to meeting you IRL at MegaCamp. My schedule is getting weird with the kiddos but it will happen soon.
Again, so happy to be connected.

RT @benjaminbach: http://ow.ly/2tHAy (very cool post. the 007 of Canadian RE looks back at 10000 tweets)

This comment was originally posted on Twitter

Ben,

Great article, I think your experience with Twitter followed a very similar path to my own. I didn't get it initially, but now it has become a very integral part of how I find, meet and get to work alongside hundreds of wonderful people who are all very passionate about this area, and their respective industries.

Rock on Twitterverse!

Wonderful post and thanks for the mention. It has been my pleasure to follow many of your 9,999 tweets. They are always informative and well-reasoned. Like you, I wondered what all the fuss was about initially but, within weeks, Twitter was indispensable. I have many and varied interests which create a host of different "communities" including #kwawesome. I'm reminded daily what a great region and country we live in and to never take it for granted. I love the passion and intelligence of the people I follow on Twitter. The future is bright and I look forward to the next 9,999 tweets!

Thnx! RT @benjaminbach Thx @kwri @jaypapasan @sherrypueffer @allstarmom3 @amberdpresley @kwcareers @michael_mba! Why? http://ow.ly/2txau #kw

This comment was originally posted on Twitter

RT @amberpresley: Sweet! RT @benjaminbach: @amberpresley Hey Amber, check this out: http://ow.ly/2tH6y Special shout out to you, @kwri, @jaypapasan & crew!

This comment was originally posted on Twitter

This post was a pleasure to read, Benjamin. And you are a pleasure to 'know,' from afar.

Thanks so much for including me in your list. What an honor. I'm a huge fan of @garyvee as well. Gary Vaynerchuk has been an incredible role model for me. Awesome that we've both been able to learn from him.

Keep up the great work and thank you for your support of me and my projects. That really means a lot.

All the BEST Ben!

-Robert

Benjamin, great post summing up quickly why a person who does not use Twitter should consider tweeting. I honestly did not understand how powerful it could be until sat in a meeting and heard Gary Vaynerchuk speak about a year ago. It was an eye opener to say the least.@professionalone@mirealestate@garyvee
(who IS the real deal).
We must have similar taste because I've had a few tweets back & forth with Tom Peters, heck what could be cooler. Tom Ferry has been a great inspiration as well. I could go on but i'm getting a bit long winded so I will leave it at this....I look forward to meeting you Benjamin F2F or IRL, whichever term you might prefer. Keep up the good work.

RT @benjaminbach: My First 9,999 Tweets – Who I’ve met & What I’ve learnt on this crazy little thing called Twitter http://bit.ly/cBwa5s

This comment was originally posted on Twitter

Sweet! RT @benjaminbach: @amberpresley Hey Amber, check this out: http://ow.ly/2tH6y Special shout out to you, @kwri, @jaypapasan & crew!

This comment was originally posted on Twitter

@benjaminbach Great testimonial what Twitter is about. Twitter should post in the Twitter handbook. Thx Mr. Bach http://ow.ly/2tJdd

This comment was originally posted on Twitter

Benjamin-

What a great post.From multiple perspectives-showing how something like Twitter can prove to be enriching and valuable,in spite of its limitations on characters utilized per message,conversations take place,evolve and grow. When I joined Twitter last year,I had no idea of what its purpose could be for me,but interacting with you,and a whole host of others,has certainly made an impact-in a good way.

I have truly enjoyed our conversations,and reading your tweets.The fact that we can do so,is marvelous-modern day pen pals,in a sense.

There is value in listening,connecting,and engaging with others,focusing on the return on the relationship-regardless of medium,laying the foundation for a whole host of possibilities in the future.

I look forward to #ICNY in January,and continuing the conversation offline,over a cocktail,or after a yoga class (or window shopping).

LOVE this post! Nice testament to what Twitter can be (and lead to). It's not about "What I had for breakfast", it's about conversation, engagement, collaboration and meeting people.

And it's been great to meet you Mr. Bach.

Great post. And I absolutely agree about the awesomeness that is Twitter. I have never experienced anything like it. I have met some amazing people and had incredible experiences I never would have had.

I'm creeping up on 20,000 tweets (holy crap!) and I can say, without a doubt, it has changed my life for the better. I got my first customer through Twitter - without even promoting my business. I don't even have a website yet - or a logo! But I have customers. How cool is that?

I need to meet some more of the #kwawesome that is alive and well in our community!

Great article Ben! :)

Awesome “@benjaminbach: My 1st 9,999 Tweets – Who I’ve met & What I’ve learnt on this crazy thing called Twitter http://bit.ly/cBwa5s”;;

This comment was originally posted on Twitter

Benjamin,

I just found you a few days back through the suggested follows on Twitter. I wasn't really part of the first 9,999, but am certain to be part of the next. Great to see someone so passionate about investment property. Cheers!

RT @benjaminbach: My First 9,999 Tweets – Who I’ve met & What I’ve learnt on this crazy little thing called Twitter http://bit.ly/cBwa5s

This comment was originally posted on Twitter

Loved your post ,and ty for the mention-but MUCH more so thank you for engaging :) ,see ya in #nyc soon @benjaminbach http://ow.ly/2tFgA

This comment was originally posted on Twitter

RT @benjaminbach: My First 9,999 Tweets – Who I’ve met & What I’ve learnt on this crazy little thing called Twitter http://bit.ly/cBwa5s

This comment was originally posted on Twitter

RT @benjaminbach: My First 9,999 Tweets – Who I’ve met & What I’ve learnt on this crazy little thing called Twitter http://bit.ly/cBwa5s

This comment was originally posted on Twitter

Great Post Benjamin,
A social media savvy Waterloo Region certainly makes for an exciting, engaging and friendly place to live & work

RT @benjaminbach: Thx @darinpersinger @nik_nik @tyr @startabuzz @laniar @MarcTheRealtor @HeyAddy @BarbiReuter – For what http://ow.ly/2tx1U

This comment was originally posted on Twitter

My First 9,999 Tweets – Who I’ve met & What I’ve learnt on Twitter | KW #RealEstate: http://bit.ly/blumf2 by @benjaminbach

This comment was originally posted on Twitter

Thanks for the post Ben. Your comments are inspirational. As a result of your example, I am gradually learning how to use this communication process in a more effective manner.

All I can say is Yup!!! It's not just about the conversation, its about the collaboration. This is a great post to share with anyone when they ask "Why do I need to be on Twitter?"