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Tiffany Implicated In Jan Webcam Video Shocker

March 1, 2013 by Jan Kearney

Yes, I have lost it…

I was reading Tiffany’s blog on personalisation and why we fear it.  Needless to say, it struck a cord not least because of my own hang ups about showing myself online and not hiding behind a character or logo.  But also because small businesses I have worked with often do a similar thing. 

They hide behind a corporate image and try to portray that their business is bigger than it actually is.

I thought I would have a chat about it.  I don’t own a video camera, so you poor devils are stuck with a horrendous webcam video with even worse sound!  I blame Tiffany Dow…

In the video I talk about the advantage you have as a small business online and why being more personal works.

Tiffany Implicated In Jan Webcam Video Shocker by Jan Kearney

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About Jan Kearney

I believe that every business, no matter how small or how local can use the power of the web to gain more customers. I offer no bull coaching and mentoring so small business owners can strategically put the web to work for their business. I've been called a "compass" and a "navigator" and probably a few more names that aren't suitable for a profile!
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Comments

  1. Tiffany Dow says

    March 1, 2013 at 1:28 am

    OMG I have NO clue what you were nervous about because you are a natural pro at this. You know when I first did Teleseminars (phone) I about fainted I was so scared. Took me like a year to get over it. LOL!

    I want to tell you something stupid too. Your accent is one that just oozes motivation to me. In the movies, whenever I hear the accent, it’s usually some wise person motivating someone else. LOL! Just something I noticed when I listened to you.

    • Jan Kearney says

      March 2, 2013 at 12:08 am

      Hahaha! Tiffany, I am far from pro – I couldn’t stand still! And I don’t do scripts well either, can you tell I didn’t even look at my notes just went with it lol
      Back in the day when I had “proper jobs”, I did training and seminars on occassion, and I couldn’t stand still then. Lots of pacing, walking between seats and talking with my hands – and no scripts just whatever was on the screen as prompts. I had to keep reminding myself in that 5 min vid that the camera couldn’t move and follow me hahaha

      Thank YOU for your inspiration and support 🙂

  2. Eric Pangburn says

    March 1, 2013 at 3:22 am

    Hey Jan,

    This is a great post and video! I would echo what Tiff shared about your accent is awesome! I will admit I like the local business idea that your going with and I see this one really growing for you!

    Keep up the great work,

    Eric

    • Jan Kearney says

      March 2, 2013 at 12:02 am

      Hi Eric, thank you for your lovely comment! My accent is good old “woollyback” hardly Hollywood lol Local businesses need our help online, this web stuff can be so overwhelming and it’s such a rewarding area to be in 🙂

  3. Bonnie Gean says

    March 1, 2013 at 6:26 am

    Oh Jan! You’re such a wonderful talker! You must do more of these vlogs! Congratulations on biting the bullet and just “doing it!”

    Nothing can hold you back now! I expect we’ll see more of you! What’s next? Oh yea, podcasts! 🙂

    I have a bad head cold that hit me this evening, so I’m not feeling well. Tamsin says I need to get to bed, so I guess I better.

    • Jan Kearney says

      March 2, 2013 at 12:00 am

      lol Bonnie, I don’t know about podcasts – you should have seen me fighting with Audacity today. Did some guided relaxation mp3s with a friend/client and I’ve been growling at it all evening. That’s using new software for you lol

      I hope you are feeling better today! Look after yourself, you’re burning the candle at both ends again!

  4. Robert Mason says

    March 1, 2013 at 11:48 am

    Hi Jan

    Congratulation! Great vlog. I know I need to get into vlogging and you are an inspiration! Thank you so much for setting such a good example – I will bite the bullet and do my first vlog very soon.

    Thanks again
    Robert

    • Jan Kearney says

      March 1, 2013 at 11:58 pm

      Hi Robert – what are you waiting for? Get on there and do it 🙂

      Thanks for popping in and your support!

  5. Lizz Riley says

    March 1, 2013 at 10:18 pm

    Jan – I absolutely loved this post for 2 reasons. One – for the fact that you were very brave to video it, but two – simply because it’s a great post with lost of very good points. I loved the fact you said ‘if you try to look like a large organisation then you’re no longer a small business’ Quite obvious but many times we try to be something that we’re not, so very well put!

    • Jan Kearney says

      March 1, 2013 at 11:56 pm

      Hi Lizz, lovely to see you here 🙂

      It is an awful vid but the message is true. Thanks for popping in and your lovely comment!

  6. Debi J says

    March 2, 2013 at 6:03 am

    Congratulations on overcoming your fear and doing your first vlog anyway!! (Happy dancing in front of my computer) 🙂

    You did great and I’m really looking forward to you doing more. And even scared…go see Victoria’s Day 1 vs. Day 30 vlog post. You got your face out there Day 1! Keep it up. 🙂

    • Jan Kearney says

      March 7, 2013 at 3:59 pm

      Thanks for your encouragement and support Debi, I really appreciate it 🙂

  7. Debra Moser says

    March 4, 2013 at 6:56 pm

    Great job Jan, you are a natural! I enjoyed it thoroughly and look forward to hearing a “podcast”! I also commend your courage do it in the first place! I’ve got to do one myself.

    • Jan Kearney says

      March 7, 2013 at 3:58 pm

      Podcasting should be much easier, Debra – I chat away behind the scenes on screencast vids quite often so it’s not as much of a nightmare 🙂 Thank you for your support too 🙂

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