Josh Ochs is the grassroots marketing founder behind Media Leaders, the social media strike team that manages twitter/facebook for over a dozen brands. Before starting his agency, Josh launched an international social event company that now operates in over 15 cities, 4 countries and 3 languages. From these events, Josh and his team stay on the bleeding edge of word-of-mouth marketing and they use this as their “secret sauce” to coach clients and advise brands on how to connect with their customers.
Here’s 3 key takeaways from Josh’s speech:
Here’s what attendees have tweeted during Josh Ochs’ presentations
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“Josh, I wanted to let you know how powerful the Social Media Bootcamp was for me. I have been very apprehensive to use Twitter and Facebook. But now am not only interested, I am anxious to get it up and running for all three of my businesses. Thanks again for inviting me, it was the most informative course I have attended in ten years.” @ElGringoMexican
“Josh – Great job yesterday with the social media bootcamp! My co-worker, who is extremely critical of everything, really liked as well.” – Geoff Tarr, Project Manager, RPA
“@JoshOchs great insight re Twitter yesterday. Your enthusiasm was contagious!” – @NewGrowthCRE
“@joshochs Your energy at the PB summit was great.” – @spacefaces
“I like this tip! going to borrow it @joshochs “Keep it light, bright and polite.” – @NetworkingPhx
“Enthusiastic and always helpful…he’s the go to guy on all things social media related.” – @sherylct
“Learned exciting new social media information from @JoshOchs yesterday in his great seminar on social networking. Thanks Josh.” – @GrowHydroGarden
“Once again, great meeting you this week! The information you shared was invaluable and I’m really glad they had you as a presenter.” – @NetworkingPhx
“Thanks @joshochs for all the great tips today!” – @HappyHourEffect
“At #PBSummit listening to @joshochs talk about Twitter. I think I’m finally getting it” – @GoHardEntprises
“RT @jeremynulik Hearing the @joshochs story. Great quote: ‘Keep it light, bright and polite’” – @Cunningham_Mark, Director of Sales at @palmslasvegas
“I’m at Twitter school in #Vegas w @JoshOchs from @MediaLeaders. Lessons” – @MelissRoth
“Josh what a pleasure to hear you speak at Perfect Business Summit 2010. Brilliance shared in such a simple way. Thank you for giving so much!” – Barbara Whorley
“Yo Josh…great to meet you in vegas. You were great on the panel and definitely dropped some social media wisdom. Keep on sharing the knowledge man.” – Mel Kotlyar
“Just wanted to say Wow best ever training on Twitter. Thank you. You were a great at the Perfect Business Summit. I am applying what I learned. made mistakes but am not afraid to implement. Thank you again. have a great day.” – Barbara Whorley
“I wanted to thank you again for the workshop today. I learned more practical information today about Twitter and FB than ever before.” – Hillary White
“I’m at a MediaLeaders seminar listening to my friend @JoshOchs. Fantastic stuff.” – @KitBobko – City Council Member and former Mayor of Hermosa Beach, CA
“Josh- Thanks for a great Social Media Breakfast- I’ve been to a number of social media conferences recently and this is truly the first time I walked away with not only new information, but a solid action plan.” – Marissa Latini
“great presentation today at SMBLA!” – Nick Walsh
“Love the energy of Josh at #SMBLA” – ArtofTatiana
“McHotty Josh Ochs presenting at #SMBLA! Thank you @briteLA” – NickWalsh
“@SMB_LA Amazing Energy & social media tips from @joshochs #smbla” – SocialDiva
“Facebook updates secret sauce @JoshOchs image + msg + call to action + link. Need at least 3 of 4 #smbla” – PRMurphyOBrien
“Hey, @tgrumm, you should connect with @JoshOchs on LinkedIn. Dude’s rocking this #SMBLA preso. Good FB tips.” – RayMinChew
“#SMBLA @joshochs says there’s a formula 2 posting FB updates “Image+message+call to action+link” Good stuff! Putting this into action ASAP” – NatalieGouche
“@joshochs energy is upbeat and infectious love this guy, great presentation w/ useful tips aka “secret sauce” #smbla” – ToastyMuffin
“Loving @JoshOchs’ energy at the #smbla social media breakfast! Tip: think image + message + call to action + link on all FB posts” – HBaldwinLA
“@joshochs you are super fab, thanks for the valuable #smbla presentation, peppy energy and enthusiasm!” – ToastyMuffin
“Fantastic talk by @joshochs #smbla” – CandiceImam
“I’m loving @joshochs’ social media input. Or, as he calls it, his #SecretSauce #SMBLA” – CreativeAsylum
“Thanks for the #SecretSauce this morning @JoshOchs @SMB_LA @briteLA” – NickWalsh
“@SMB_LA I’m enjoying the tips this morning =)” – Mgongm
“@BriteLA @JoshOchs @MediaLeaders. Thank you for a great social media event. Josh is a great social media teacher! #SMB_LA” – HilWhite1
“Fantastic talk by @joshochs #smbla” – CandiceImam
“Fantastic talk by @joshochs #smbla” – CandiceImam
Josh’s available speaking topics include:
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Social Media Bootcamp – Twitter and Facebook strategies that work for small business
Advanced Social Media Techniques – How to ensure your content goes viral via Twitter/Facebook and how to host sweepstakes and treasure hunts How celebrities and big brands are using Twitter & Facebook – And how to make social media manageable for your small business Retail Small Business Social Media tips – How to use social media to change your slowest day of the week How to work a room – 7 unconventional tips from an international networking event founder How to run for politics - How I narrowly lost a race by 400 votes against candidates twice my age (And what I tell new candidates that want to change the way politics works) How to motivate people half-way around the world to work for you – How I grew a business without any capital What collaborative docs can do for your team – How to use technology to lead people in other countries
Josh’s former Disney employer says…
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“Josh is eager, persistent, positive and, well, people just like him. Even now, when Josh drops by for a visit employees of every level pop out of their offices to say hello. Josh’s people skills are awe inspiring. And best of all, like Superman he uses his power for good, not evil. He has renegotiated deadlines, coaxed extra effort out of vendors, wheedled talent into extraordinary PR – and always, the people who work with Josh feel lucky, happy and relaxed. That’s the magical part. Josh’s attitude is relentlessly sunny. Throw him a moody executive, harsh feedback, an insurmountable “No” and Josh rebounds effortlessly. His refusal to respond personally to professional setbacks helps to keep the entire team focused on the business objectives during tense and potentially contentious negotiations.”
- Lisa Clements, Director of Marketing at Walt Disney Studios
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