15.04.09
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| 23:25
This blog is now hosted at www.coreykgraham.me/bizblog - As you can expect I am ever evolving and when its time to move its time to move.
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19.09.08
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Corey Graham 2.0
& Caribbean
& Drenalin
& business
& social Networking
& marketing
& New Media
& Blogging
& personal growth
& Network
& thinking and ideas
| 04:22
I've had a very interesting night, which started off with me having to
defend my new Corey Graham 2.0 logo. A case was brought to me that it
was not marketable, or was not commercial enough.... It made me think.
After speaking with someone close to me it, sparked me to communicate
and to express a few things to you.
Now over the course of 2008
I have invested a tremendous amount of time and energy in developing
and maintaining my online social footprint through my various blogs and
social network profiles. I am not trying to sell anything to anyone, I
am merely trying to create a relationship with other persons out there
who share my views etc. I charge people with the full responsibility to
make a decision as to if they want to be a part of this relationship,
to read, follow and comment on my blogs or choose if they want to add
me as a friend on the various social networks.
Yes I am charging you to make your own decision. I am not trying to force things down your throat....
Much
of marketing today has come down to forcing things onto people that
don't need. Or better yet to persuade them that they need it. Although
it adds no real value to their lifes.
The consumer is not charged
with the responsibility to make the decision, in many cases there is
complete disregard for your intentions...you know that. I can see you
nodding your head now!
Recently
I have been taking the time dig deep lay the foundations for my long
range plans. To really live my dreams. As I understand it my core
assets are my creativity and my passion for teamwork and building up
people.....
If I can do nothing more that help/inspire others unleash their
potential and achieve greatness, I will be satisfied with my life.
If
I can become the type of person that you do not "spend time with", but
rather you invest time. Then I am good, my life is complete.
5
years ago I received a dream for a company Drenalin Productions to
develop and build Caribbean creativity. Following this dream has caused
me see the darkest times in my life over the last 5 years. I had more
than my fair share of humbling experiences in that time, some sparks of
brilliance but most of all ALOT of learning. Today though, I can
honestly say that I play my part in motivating and inspiring people to
unleash their potential and go after their dreams. I can't yet describe
for you how I do it but I can tell you where it started. I started with
me, I motivated myself to go after my dreams and one day I looked up
and saw others doing the same!
Now more than ever is the time to get
moving on your dreams. Seth Godin puts it as "small is the new big".
where the power of the internet is creating massive opportunities for
all kinds of small entities.
Drenalin
Productions mission is to create, build, and support innovation in the
Caribbean Diaspora by developing successful products and services for a
creative life.
Now guess what ??? Corey Graham 2.0 brand is a product of Drenalin Productions. Let me explain ...
Drenalin is a dream
A perception of a reality that exists in the mind
A source of ENERGY and STRENGTH
Bounded only by the thoughts created in the mind
It is a Dream
Now this developing sense of hope
Sparks the adrenaline flow,
Arousing the senses
Stimulating the mind and
Creating a surge that is
THE ULTIMATE DRENALIN EXPERIENCE
A DRENALIN PRODUCTION
Corey
Graham 2.0 is a personal brand that is really about living your dream
and approaching your professional life in a creative way. This is
reflected in my personal branding and my logo. It all starts from a
simple idea..... this thought embodies the core concept.
I don't feel like ideas come into my head to die there. (Karen Richardson. poet)
I
am aiming to build relationships with persons who are living their
dreams and approaching their professional life in a creative way. My
logo and all other CG 2.0 endorsed projects will reflect this....
There
still might be another 5 years until I can get Drenalin Productions off
the ground in totality, however I felt like I needed to communicate
this for some general clarity. I'm not a hussler.
Corey Graham
www.coreykgraham.com
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16.05.08
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& soca
& Trinidad Carnival
& soca Monarch
& bunji Garlin
& festivals
& dancehall
& reggae
& Sint Maarten
& Heineken Regatta
& Interview
& Corey Graham 2.0
& Drenalin
& BoomTribe
& Alt Entertainment
& Crop Over
& St. Lucia Carnival
& Campus Carnival
& Barbados
& Trinidad
& Rupee
& Nurse Karen
& Vincy Mas
& st. lucia carnival
& ATI
& Great Fete
& Great Fete
& Antigua Carnival
& Reggae Sumfest
& Spice Mas
& Cruise
& Carnival Nations
& Mas Bands
& Caribbean
& Drenalin
& Nite Club
& business
& festival
& coverage
& New Media
| 16:24
Bring out the food and drinks to this nice cocktail party on my blog. This is the time for the Beta launch of another Corey Graham 2.0 innovation. Its an invitation only launch party. Lots of important and influencial people attending. These are my blog subscribers. Also appreciating the value of your time I am going to keep this launch within 5 mins. So let's get started.
Meet and Greet and Getting seated (1 sec)
Most of you are already sitting
Opening Remarks - (2 sec)
Hi
History Behind this Moment - (2 mins)
The Caribbean Entertainment Search started out as a personal tool which I developed to make my job easier. Its really a personal tool that I created around Trinidad Carnival time (February 2008). The list of websites to check for the info I wanted was getting a little long. I am good an google search but it was a bit annoying when searching for certian thing especially names of people in the Caribbean entertainment world. It was a bit of a pain sometimes to find some info you wanted quickly. Accomodation, car rentals, music producers, artiste managers etc. were definately not always the easiest thing to find. I used the Google Custom Search to tweak my search results so that I could see all the things I really want to see, in a single search.
After a little testing, it proved to be worth its salt from there I essentially built my own personal Caribbean Entertainment Search Engine. I only shared it with a few people who might ask for my help to find Caribbean Entertainment related info.
These ranged from people in the entertainment business to persons planning trips to Carnivals and other Festivals. One person who I gave the site to contacted me about a week ago ranting and raving about how useful the search was. It was then it hit me that I should share this search engine with other people wanting to find Caribbean Entertainment Information.
After all it will be one of the things which could go a long way in creating a more tangible Caribbean Entertainment Community, by allowing people to find the relavant information more readily.
Feature Presentation (1 mins)
It took some time to package up, and it not perfect however its a useful tool. And
I am constantly refining.
And now I present to you
The Caribbean Entertainment Search
Give it a try right now and add your comment !
Its also available at
http://caribbeanentertainmentsearch.googlepages.com
Click here to add it to your iGoogle here
Vote of thanks (1 min)
I would like to thank you for attending this launch. I hope that My Caribbean Entertainment Search make life easier for you. I would like to also thank Out Of The Box Thinking for their continued support of my blog and different initiatives.
Thank you for coming see you at another of Launch Event before 2009! I just know there is going to be some other idea.
Corey Graham 2.0
http://www.coreykgraham.com/blog
http://mobile.coreykgraham.com
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15.04.08
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& Caribbean
& Drenalin
& Nite Club
| 08:14
If you are reading this, you have successfully been admitted to my Blog.
Whether you sneaked past my bouncers, paid your way in or neigotiated for a special group rate for you and your crew. I can see you are here expecting to have a good time.
You have done your part and,
Now its my turn to entertain you and ensure you a good time.
- For some of you, today might be the day you just need a good laugh
- Some of you might need a different perspective on some challenge that has been on your mind
- Some you just want to be reminded of a key law or principle you had failed to factor into the plans for your next endeavour.
Yes, Yes you are here in my club, starry eyed with excitement.....
That's right let's imagine for a moment that my Blog is the hottest club online, and you my reader/ my subscriber are my VIP guest.
No I am serious!
Yes seriously.
First and foremost I need to make sure my level of customer service is fit for you,
I need to stop and make sure you are comfortable...
Like even if you don't get your usual reserved table I might be able to get you another table. Yes it won't be your usual table and maybe not as good a table, but a complimentary bottle of my best wine opened solely to fill you glass, sparkling as you savour the night.
I will make sure you have no reason to feel like you are unimportant.
You understand?
I am saying to you, do not think that I have taken you visit here lightly.
Much thought and preparation has gone into offering you a premium experience in this club (on this Blog).
I have been creating this experience for you to enjoy, to relax and enjoy life with your friends.
I will admit that I have made some slight miscalulations in creating this club, however there are many special effects still to come to enhance your experience here.
I
assure though the core mission of this Blog will not be compromised.
Mission - To provoke greater thinking and creativity in the Caribbean entertainment Industry.
Drenalin Productions - the producers of this unique experience, will ensure that this Blog accomplishes its mission.
And in Drenalion will also accomplish their mission
Drenalin Productions mission is to create, build, and support innovation in the Caribbean Diaspora by developing successful products and services for a creative life.
Feel free to leave your comments, suggestion and encouraging words while we aim to serve you.
Your sincerely,
Corey Graham 2.0
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