Listening to you both now, after missing the beginning of this podcast because my background music got in the way while updating my website. Definitely, interested in both of your views on Twitter engagement, following followers, noise and quality vs. quantitiy. My plan is to listen, re-listen again and again because you both have lots to offer “bloggers.” Thank you Mark and Mitch for bringing and sharing these issues to forefront to “move people forward” by encouraging, inspiring, motivating and supporting each other?

Great Podcast Mark. Mitch has some valid points, but its obvious that you blog for different reasons. I keep making incredible connections through twitter, and I’m very thankful that you’re not snobbish, exclusive, arrogant, selective, pretentious, snooty, or any of the other words that describe an elitist. You said it in your Vlog, that you blog for us, and we not only feel your authenticity, but we appreciate it and connect to you because of it. Thank you for being such an honest and amazing person

@ericpratum I forgot about that. I’ll have to work on another graphic!

@WillReichard Well I think if you looked at Mitch’s original post, it was pretty provocative. I think it came across as much more elitist that he really is. And, as he admitted, he is becoming “less snobby” – a good thing! : )

This is aweomse. I subscribe to Mitch’s podcast. I loved your discussion of the student with the provocative photo. Did you recommend a cartoon Alien

One thing I like about listening to Mitch and yourself is you are both valid in your positions. Similar to the Jaffe v Joel chats. One thing I give Mitch and yourself huge kudos for is you do engage with strangers in a kind manner on your blogs and on Twitter. I feel only 10% of the marketers who blog and tweet I agree with/align with. There are some really big names in Social who I do not follow on Twitter or read their blogs like Brogan, Solis, etc because they are not accessible/responsive and I don’t agree with the stuff they pitch. Too often Marketers care more about their brand and their success than their clients.

To me if your brand is Social Expert, you need to be social. Peter Shankman blows my mind in how he feels obligated to be kind, humble, and accessible. I don’t think Elitism gets you very far or paid attention too.

@markwschaefer @ericpratum ‘mirroring’ the images so that they are flipped is a simple solution (let me know if you need help). Simpler still would be to place Mitch’s image first. The resulting image of both of you ‘back to back’ will work well with the topic.

@markwschaefer My pleasure Mark. Indeed, the honest exchange between you and Mitch made me feel at ease with all of the current questions I’ve been dealing with as to what role those of us on the Social Media scene must play to be effective leaders. Having “a lot of fun” gives you an A plus on my scorecard ~ 2 thumbs up!

@WillReichard Yeah, I remember!

@jacobvar So very kind of you to say. I think Mitch is a class act — after I got to know him. I thought he was elitist too for a long time. Don’t judge a book by its sexyy Mitch glare.

Mark:

Listened to the entire podcast. Great piece. I’m still a little more <Mark than Mitch>–but who cares? The conversation wouldn’t have value without the ‘flip side’. Together you both produce an interesting ‘third’ product! Thought.

Mitch is quick? Can you handle that sort of pressure now that you are a HO and all? <I know, ‘Google-tongue-in-cheek’>

Be the dagger,

Bob

PS – Interesting next Podcast …’Experienced v Popular’ : you know I have thoughts.

@ericpratum It is a hot topic and perhaps an emotional one. Will be interesting to see where the debate leads us.

I loved this discussion. Mitch was relaxed and you were super playful.

I think the thing that worries me most about this kind of argument is that there is a danger that the next (or business pockets of it) become exclusive. From a business point of view every connection, every interaction is ultimately valid. Even if it doesn’t lead to a lead, there’s always word of mouth.

Appearing standoffish or uninterested in people is not good for business. Follow everyone who is not a bot!

PS Love the new design.

@JonBuscall Obviously that is my strategy any way! Thanks for your kind words and insight Jon.