Martin – Well said, there are many ways to monetize directly and indirectly depending on your model and sounds like you have done a nice job of it.

Interesting interview with Chris Brogan. I saw a “product placement” in the video! “Trust Agents” is a great book!

I haven’t become rich on my blogging in a direct way yet, I am still a “poor” capitalist! But I am trading values with fellow bloggers on a regular basis that is generating business opportunities. Due to the fact that I have been blogging since 2002, I have built a personal brand and one thing has lead to another thing. I am starting to see the possibilities to harvest from the seeds. Did you know that it takes about six months before you could harvest chile pepper plants?

My social media activities has created speaking engagements at Rotary and Movex (Lawson) Enterprise Resource Planning software user association conference, workshops at the Computer Association in Gothenburg, and my own courses in social media, “conversational marketing” and personal branding at the adult educational organization called Sensus. My long-range goal is to write (blog), talk (public speaking) and educate (courses, workshops, etc.) on an international scale, focus on cross-cultural business behavior and create a global bridge between the old world and the North American market. I am interested in discussing business opportunities and new ventures when it comes to social media and business intelligence through the supply and value chain.

For more on my thoughts on monetization, affiliate marketing, sponsorships and advertising, please read my post, Ads Popping Up. http://egoist.blogspot.com/2009/02/ads-popping-up.html

there are TONS of ways indeed. I think one must only keep in mind that his or her blog is first an identity in itself and then a mirror of his options/interests etc.

Lloyd
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Thank you for doing this for Small Business Trends.

A video interview with Chris has the potential to help folks understand why Chris rocks.

A lot of people come up to me and ask, “Joel, what’s the big deal about this Chris Brogan guy, anyway?” And, “he’s just one person.” Cmon!

It’s kind of hard to explain just how smart and just how good he is. A video goes a long way in doing so…

I’ve learned a ton from him.

Transparency, baby!

The Franchise King