Recently I had the pleasure of meeting the lovely and ridiculously talented Tara Hunt at the National Association of Realtors Conference & Expo. It was very cool to meet her and hang out a little, talking about real estate VRM (Vendor Relationship Management).
“Holy shit, it’s Tara Hunt!” were my exact words when I first met her. Just a subtle indication of the school-girl like excitement I felt meeting the author of one of my favorite books.
Tara’s book, The Whuffie Factor: Using the Power of Social Networks to Build Your Business, is solidly ensconced in my list of must-read books on social networking. (Finally, after 4.5 years of blogging, I get to use the word “ensconced” in a post.)
Why should you read The Whuffie Factor?
Because it will teach you about “social capital” which can help you succeed in not only business, but in life.
What is “Whuffie”?
Well, you’ll just have to read the book and find out! 
How to win an autographed copy of The Whuffie Factor
It’s very complicated, so follow closely…
Leave a comment on this post.
And /or Tweet this message:
I want a free signed copy of The Whuffie Factor! http://bit.ly/tpregwfc #tpreg
Do both and double your chances. But only one comment and one Tweet per person will be entered into a random drawing to be conducted on Monday, Nov 30 at Noon Mountain time.
That’s it. No link back, no fan my Facebook page, no follow me to win thing. Just drop a comment here or send a Tweet.
If you can’t wait to win, you can get your own (non-autographed) copy of The Whuffie Factor
That’ll help you raise some Whuffie.
Update: Cooper asked in the comments what other books on Social Media / Networking I like. Here you go!
(Disclosure note to the Feds and others who care – There’s an Amazon affiliate link in this article. If 50 people use it, I may be able to buy a latte or two. And Tara Hunt isn’t paying me to pimp her book. Lord knows she doesn’t need my help, the book sells itself.)
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I've been meaning to pick up a copy myself but winning is always more fun!
I'd like to get in the know about my housing market. I need a better understanding of how the real estate community connects and see how it trends. I'm a novice but looking to take a dive.
I'm in! What are the other books ensconced in your social media must read list?
Loved Tara's session at NAR09, both for her great content, but also for the great peep-watching. The tweets were flying from that session, and fun to watch the tweeteraty (that includes you!) up front and center. I'd love a signed copy of her book!
Was in discussion about the Whuffie Factor at REBCOhio and would love to read the book. If I don't win, it's on my list to get anyway, but how can you beat an autographed copy?! Thanks for the opportunity Jay!
Jay, I'd love to have a copy of “The Whuffie Factor” It's on my must-read list too. Currently working my way through Twitterville by Shel Israel.
This book was already on my Amazon wish list, so would be sweet to get it for free…and with an autograph! Wasn't this on a Mashable list of top 10 social networking books needed to build your biz? Pretty sure it was!
Uh, yes. I would also like a copy of the Whuffie Factor. Please.
made the Tweet – comment posted, crossing my fingers to win
That's a great question Coop! I'll spool up a post shortly on my “other blog” (little known, much neglected).
I would very much like a copy of the book Whuffie factor:) Thanks
I was trying to remember the word for it the other day. Your timing on this post is excellent Jay. I would certainly read this book if I won it – and that says alot for me as I don't do print for the most part….
Jay, What a great opportunity you had in networking with one the author/speakers of the NAR Convention in San Diego – and I'm sure one of the highlights of that venue. I'll look forward to reading a future blog by you, elaborating on real estate VRM along with sharing some of the tips you find valuable from The Whuffie Factor.
Becky Boomsma
“Holy shit its Tara Hunt” great start! She's a cool person to hang around with as I learned at SXSW last year – so its good to see others in the know finding out how cool she is
I want that book! Probably going to pick up the mp3 audiobook on BN.com if I don't win. (In fact, I might have picked it up already if not for having to download a desktop application to download mp3 audiobooks from BN.com. But I'll probably jump through that hoop.)
I have heard nothing but GREAT things about Tara. I am bummed that I missed the chance to meet her at NAR.
Can't wait to have my very own, autographed copy of The Whuffie Factor!
Thanks Jay and thanks Tara for writing such a rockin' book!
I'd like a shot at an autographed copy of The Whuffie Factor as well as a list of your other recommended reading when you have a chance.
Thanks Jay!
I appended the article with a link to my social media must-reads:
http://thoughtsonsocialmedia.com/five-great-boo...
I can't wait to read my new autographed copy and share it with all my Friends
Great idea Jay!
@okchomeseller: I want a free signed copy of The Whuffie Factor! http://bit.ly/tpregwfc #tpreg
Jay, I just finished Crush it and would like to read The Whuffie Factor next. Of course winning a copy would be fun too!
I have had an intellectual crush on Tara since I read Whuffie Factor, and it was great to get a few minutes to talk with her one-on-one. I was honored to be included in the RE VRM tweet-up with her, which she very adeptly moderated.
I finished reading my autographed copy of The Whuffie Factor on the plane back to Atlanta. But, I'm gonna tweet some folks your way just because you and I finally met in-real-life. Whoo hoo!
This is one I would love to read. Pick me! Pick me! ;?) Jay, thanks for doing these great giveaways. It's really cool.
I am needing a new book to read and this one sounds like it is right up my alley – please add me to the list : o)
Cool, let's read!
I love your creativity, Jay. Plus, you are a truly decent guy and photographer! Looking forward to getting to know you better!
I love your creativity, Jay. A genuine guy and pretty good photographer…#REBCSD…looking forward to getting to know you better!
I've been meaning to pick up this book for a while, but my lack of a paying gig has delayed it from happening, so I would love to win it!
I just finished reading a thrilling edition of US Weekly, so it would be good for me to expand my horizons and read something a little more cerebral.
I'd love a copy of The Whuffie Factor!
Jay,
I'm an agent in Las Vegas (please don't hold that against me!) and this is not intended to influence the outcome of the drawing at all – but is a long overdue thanks for all you do.
I'm sure I'm not alone in having benefitted from much of what you've shared over these past few years.
I want a free signed copy of The Whuffie Factor! http://bit.ly/tpregwfc #tpreg
I don't think I did this correctly. I guess I need to go and sign on to tweeter and tweet.
Heard great things as well! I love the pay it forward part, so….. I'm hitting up the purchase now and hope to replace it with a signed copy!
I have heard a lot about this book and have wanted to read it for a while. Count me in!
One of the books I've been meaning to check out for a while. Winning a copy would finally push me into doing so…
I have a lot of books on my wish list.
They won't all show up under my tree.
So here's my little comment – “Good luck to me”
This is a fantastic book. I have it on audible.com and have recommended it to every class and every person who has asked “huh” about social media and it's relevance to industry.
OK please put my hat in the ring to win a copy. I'll tweet it too. I just joined twitter. I knew if I came here I would find something to tweet about.
Count me in, Jay, you little night owl devil!
I read “The Whuffie Factor”, and we were very pleased to have Tara as a guest on our BTR show, Social Media Edge, a couple of months ago. That being said, I read the book using the Kindle app on my iPhone, so I don't have a physical copy….yet. I want one!
I hope you have a terrific and blessed Thanksgiving.
Jay,
I desperately need this book. pick me…pick me…
Holy Shit I'd LOVE to win an autographed book by Tara Hunt! Whuffie forever, man!
I love to read real books! Bonus it is a recommended read from my broker, the social media god. Pick me!
An autographed copy of “The Whuffie Factor” would be awesome! (A Phoenix RE Guy tee-shirt would be even better!)
First..your new site looks GREAT!
Second..I keep hearing about Whuffie..what exactly is it and how could I, as a Realtor, could use it…
Hope I win, or else hell0 Barnes and Nobles!
Just to inform you that once I win, I won’t be keeping this book. Immediately after I read this book that I’m going to win, I’ll be donating it to my childrens school, A.N.L.C for their library.
It is on my wish list and would love to win it….
I’d love to have an autographed copy of the Whuffie Factor so I can give away my un-autographed copy to someone who could use it.
Thanks,
Joe Sheehan
I’d love to have an autographed copy of the Whuffie Factor so I can give away my un-autographed copy to someone who could use it.
Thanks,
Joe Sheehan
P.S. Oops – Forgot to my email addy in the previous comment. Sorry.
Hey Jay – I’m thinking that autographed book might have my name written on it….just thinking and hoping!
Help a brother out!
OK folks, entries are closed for this contest! I have to run out and work up a real estate offer, I may not be able to draw the winner until this evening. Sorry for the delay, and thanks for playing!!
And the winner of the autographed copy of the Whuffie Factor is….
http://www.viddler.com/explore/PhoenixREGuy/videos/19/
Thanks for playing everyone!!!