Don Power

Speaker, Author, Social Media Consultant & Editor of Sprout Insights Sprout Social, Inc. & Don Power.COM

  • British Columbia, Canada BC

Social Media Is the Best Opportunity Engine the World Has Ever Known! Are You Using It to Its Full Potential? I Show You How!

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Biography

Do you know the secret to business success on Social Media? If you don't know the secret, you've been missing out.

I work with businesses to help them uncover and implement the "Secret to Social Media Success!"

As a professional social media speaker, consultant, author, and editor of a major industry blog, I've heard every objection in the book about why organizations are still skeptical about social media. In fact, I WROTE the book on it - "Twitter for Skeptics"!

Gladly, I've also had the opportunity to interview and discover how some of the biggest brands in the world, (like NASA, Ford, and Raytheon Systems, to name a few!) have overcome their objections
to social media and embraced it as an opportunity engine that generates business results for their organizations.

I bring this knowledge and expertise to my presentations - while customizing the content to make it relevant to the audience for which I'm speaking.

Contact me through the most effective communication tool since the invention of the telephone (*Hint: @donpower) and I'll let you in on the secret - or check out my new book - Twitter for Skeptics at http://TwitterForSkeptics.com

Cheers!

- Don
aka @donpower

Industry Expertise

Writing and Editing
Market Research
Advertising/Marketing
Hotels and Resorts
Social Media
Employment Services
Professional Training and Coaching
Recruiting
Corporate Training
Media - Online

Areas of Expertise

Social Media
Twitter
Social Media Marketing
The Secret to Social Media Success
How to Use Social Media for Business
How to Use Social Media to Recruit Employees
Social Media Strategies and Tactics for Realtors
Advanced Social Media Strategies and Tactics
How to Use Social Media to Find A Job or Change Careers
Social Media Strategies and Tactics for the Tourism Industry

Accomplishments

Increased Traffic to Blog by over 1000%

2011-01-03

Since starting with Sprout Social as Managing Editor in October 2010, me and my blogging team have increased blog traffic and unique visitors by over 1000%

I know social media - how to research it, write about it, and speak about it!

Frequent Guest/Social Matter Expert on Various Media Outlets

2012-01-02

Frequent Guest/Social Matter Expert on Various Media Outlets, including TV appearances, newspaper interviews, radio guest, podcasts.

Skydiving

Successfully jumped out of a perfectly functioning airplane - several times!

One of the best experiences of my life (see "Having Kids")

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Education

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Bachelor of Arts

Philosophy and Business Administration

1991

Gained special permission to do a major in Philosophy and a minor in business. I love contemplating the big picture, but hey, you gotta make a living, right?

Le College Militaire Royal de St. Jean

Officer Cadet

1987

Hudson Squadron 4

Beaconsfield High School

Grade 12

Honors

1986

Affiliations

  • HR.COM
  • Job Options BC

Testimonials

Business Practices Administrator at Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_MQNnULQm4&list=UUEI5-CX1aLDeozO0OpePM-g&index=2&feature=plpp_video

Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board AGM

Don performed an excellent presentation to our Members at our AGM.

Not only was he able to tailor his presentation to our theme "Social Media and Tools for REALTORS®", but also present relevant information and social media tools that our Members were able to use to do their business better.

I highly recommend Don for all your social media needs and we would not hesitate to hire him again.

Facilitator/Case Manager at Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Trt7aeziEnw&list=UUEI5-CX1aLDeozO0OpePM-g&index=3&feature=plpp_video

Job Options BC - How to Use Social Media to Find a Job, or Change Careers

Don has presented for a number of our Job Options groups and he never fails to amaze me as to the new information he brings with him.

Don's expert knowledge and genuine desire to change the way people use social media has been transformative for me personally and professionally.

He is passionate about his subject and that comes through in his presentations. He not only aims to educate but to get people truly excited about using social media, in particular Twitter, to access opportunities that before were unthinkable.

Don is a dynamic presenter who is aware of his audience and can switch things on the fly. He encourages questions and loves interacting with our groups; and they come away from his presentations totally excited and lookin

Sales Manager - QR Estates

Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board AGM

“Don is a kind, trustworthy and passionate speaker and family man. We had the distinct privilege of working with Don at the Okanogan Mainline Real Estate Board AGM.

The agents were so pleased with Don's knowledge, expertise and delivery of all the information he provided. We received nothing but rave reviews and compliments.

With Don's professionalism and personal touch we will do business with him again without question. We want to thank Don again for being part of our team that day"

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Event Appearances

Not for Newbies: 6 Advanced Social Media Tips & Tricks to Add to Your Social Media Toolbelt

Social Media Camp - Pro Sessions  Victoria, BC

2012-06-08

How to Use Social Media to Recruit Employees, Find a Job, or Change Careers

Job Options Program - Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society  Nanaimo, BC

2012-05-25

How Realtors Can Use Social Media to Build Community

Coast Realty Group Spring Fling  Parksville, BC

2012-04-26

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Sample Talks

The Secret to Social Media Success

There really is a secret to Social Media Success. Do you know what it is?

In this one hour talk I uncover the little known secret to Social Media Success that can be applied across ALL platforms.

Emerging Social Media Trends for Realtors

In this one hour talk, I highlight some of the most important Social Media platforms for realtors, including YouTube, Pinterest, and Twitter.

How to Use Social Media to Recruit Employees, Find a Job, or Change Careers

In this one hour talk I show you or your organization how to use Social Media like a precision recruiting tool to find employees, find a job, or change careers.

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Style

Availability

  • Keynote
  • Moderator
  • Panelist
  • Workshop Leader
  • Host/MC
  • Author Appearance
  • Corporate Training

Fees

$3500 to $6500