Taking G+ Hangouts To The Next Level

This section: "Creative Uses for G+ Hangouts" is a section of examples and idea-generating videos and does not contain actual instruction on the how-to aspect. That is found in later sections of this course.

This video is an example of the use of hangouts in a Social Event (a.k.a. Social Party that involves more than one social media platform), as well as a discussion on different uses for hangouts.

Please do not feel you need to watch the entire video for the instruction. The purpose of this video is to inspire ideas. For example, if you have already decided that you want to use hangouts for webinars, this video may be helpful in helping you to identify other uses for hangouts, but it may not be helpful if you only want to do webinars. In that case, I recommend that you skip this video and go on to the video about webinars, or one of the following sections, which contain how-to training.

An introductory lesson (and accompanying worksheet) to get you thinking about what you want to do with your hangout(s). Remember, you don't have to choose just one. You can be creative!

This article (and accompanying worksheet) describes two different ways to offer webinars using G+ hangouts.

This section: "Creative Uses for G+ Hangouts" is a section of examples and idea-generating videos and does not contain actual instruction on the how-to aspect. That is found in later sections of this course.

This video is an example, but also contains some level of how-to, as it relates to webinars.

This section: "Creative Uses for G+ Hangouts" is a section of examples and idea-generating videos and does not contain actual instruction on the how-to aspect. That is found in later sections of this course.

This video is an example of how to use G+ Hangouts for expert interviews, with Ileane Smith as the interviewee in this particular episode.

Please do not feel you need to watch the entire video for the instruction. The purpose of this video is to inspire ideas. For example, if you have already decided that you want to use hangouts for webinars, this video may be helpful in helping you to identify other uses for hangouts, but it may not be helpful if you only want to do webinars. In that case, I recommend that you skip this video and go on to the video about webinars, or one of the following sections, which contain how-to training.

This section: "Creative Uses for G+ Hangouts" is a section of examples and idea-generating videos and does not contain actual instruction on the how-to aspect. That is found in later sections of this course.

This video is an example of the use of hangouts in a Social Event (a.k.a. Social Party that involves more than one social media platform).

Please do not feel you need to watch the entire video for the instruction. The purpose of this video is to inspire ideas. For example, if you have already decided that you want to use hangouts for webinars, this video may be helpful in helping you to identify other uses for hangouts, but it may not be helpful if you only want to do webinars. In that case, I recommend that you skip this video and go on to the video about webinars, or one of the following sections, which contain how-to training.

This section: "Creative Uses for G+ Hangouts" is a section of examples and idea-generating videos and does not contain actual instruction on the how-to aspect. That is found in later sections of this course.

This video is an example of the use of hangouts as a web show, or exported out to a talk show (like "Marketing Momentum w/Charles and Deborah," the talk show on iHeart Radio). It is also a discussion about actionable authority, which is another area where hangouts can help out, in helping you to become an expert in your field.

Please do not feel you need to watch the entire video for the instruction. The purpose of this video is to inspire ideas. For example, if you have already decided that you want to use hangouts for webinars, this video may be helpful in helping you to identify other uses for hangouts, but it may not be helpful if you only want to do webinars. In that case, I recommend that you skip this video and go on to the video about webinars, or one of the following sections, which contain how-to training.

This section: "Creative Uses for G+ Hangouts" is a section of examples and idea-generating videos and does not contain actual instruction on the how-to aspect. That is found in later sections of this course.

This video is an interview with Tea Silvestre, as she talks about how she uses hangouts for her reality web shows. It is a long video, so do not feel you need to watch/listen to every minute. It is included to help inspire you to uses of hangouts as entertainment, just like Tea Silvestre did with Prosperity's Kitchen.

Please do not feel you need to watch the entire video for the instruction. The purpose of this video is to inspire ideas. For example, if you have already decided that you want to use hangouts for webinars, this video may be helpful in helping you to identify other uses for hangouts, but it may not be helpful if you only want to do webinars. In that case, I recommend that you skip this video and go on to the video about webinars, or one of the following sections, which contain how-to training.

This article (and accompanying worksheet) talks about the idea of using G+ Hangouts to help you get your feet wet (or fine tune your game) in the arena of public speaking. It has been used by Key Note Speaker, Patrick Schwerdtfeger and is a great playground and portfolio building option for those who want to get paid $3k and up for speaking.

This section: "Creative Uses for G+ Hangouts" is a section of examples and idea-generating videos and does not contain actual instruction on the how-to aspect. That is found in later sections of this course.

This video is an interview with Patrick Schwerdtfeger, a Keynote speaker. If you are taking this course to become a keynote speaker, then this interview will be inspiring and helpful. Otherwise, the hangout itself is an example of an expert interview but contains examples, from Patrick himself, on how he uses video for his public speaking portfolio. In the same way, you can take it a step further and use G+ hangouts to create your own public speaking portfolio. Need some ideas? Ask me in the question area and I'll help you! -Deborah

Please do not feel you need to watch the entire video for the instruction. The purpose of this video is to inspire ideas. For example, if you have already decided that you want to use hangouts for webinars, this video may be helpful in helping you to identify other uses for hangouts, but it may not be helpful if you only want to do webinars. In that case, I recommend that you skip this video and go on to the video about webinars, or one of the following sections, which contain how-to training.

This section: "Creative Uses for G+ Hangouts" is a section of examples and idea-generating videos and does not contain actual instruction on the how-to aspect. That is found in later sections of this course.

This video is an example of the use of hangouts for obtaining testimonials. The example would be if someone wants to give a testimonial, but doesn't have the means or know-how. You could start a campaign to get testimonials from those willing participants. Hey, you could even get 9 in one sitting, one hangout. This particular video demonstrates a video production technique with the testimonials interjected. You can also watch the testimonials "live" in the hangout (though it isn't shown to public viewers). These are examples of re-purposing the content in many different ways (and promoting other people's wonderful statements about you (a.k.a. testimonials) at the same time. Need more ideas? Ask me :) -Deborah

Please do not feel you need to watch the entire video for the instruction. The purpose of this video is to inspire ideas. For example, if you have already decided that you want to use hangouts for webinars, this video may be helpful in helping you to identify other uses for hangouts, but it may not be helpful if you only want to do webinars. In that case, I recommend that you skip this video and go on to the video about webinars, or one of the following sections, which contain how-to training.

An introductory lesson (and accompanying worksheet) on some G+ basics. This doesn't cover everything about G+, but should get you going on the G+ profile so that you can navigate to where you need to go throughout this course.

Charles Terrence Harper narrates this video. Charles is Deborah's Marketing Momentum (iHeart Radio Talk Show) co-host.

Charles Terrence Harper narrates this video. Charles is Deborah's Marketing Momentum (iHeart Radio Talk Show) co-host.

This lecture, along with the two accompanying worksheets, serves the purpose of helping you to think through your branding hierarchy and the target audience. This is a very general overview to get you thinking. The reason for its inclusion in a hangout class is that it may relate to how you setup your G+ Brand Page, your G+ Cover, your events, etc. It may even define how you want to set up your "lower third" in the hangout. If you are interested in more information on these topics, you may want to consider searching for classes on Udemy that cover branding and general business topics.

Charles Terrence Harper narrates this video. Charles is Deborah's Marketing Momentum (iHeart Radio Talk Show) co-host.

An introductory lesson (and accompanying worksheet) to get you thinking about ways to start mitigating the fear, step by step. The best advice, is to practice, practice, practice.

A lecture (and accompanying worksheet) that provides tips on how to handle the G+ Hangout and the panelists that participate in one. This is dependent on your style and your objectives, but that doesn't mean that it has to be a free-for-all (unless that is your objective). This lesson helps you to evaluate the style and flow of the hangout and how you can keep to your own defined objectives.

This lesson (and accompanying worksheet) covers how to set up your G+ Covers, for your pages, and ultimately, an understanding of how to use them for events. This is helpful in creating cohesive, consistent branding when announcing your hangout event and sharing your posts form a consistently branded profile or page.

Charles Terrence Harper narrates this video. Charles is Deborah's Marketing Momentum (iHeart Radio Talk Show) co-host.

Charles Terrence Harper narrates this video. Charles is Deborah's Marketing Momentum (iHeart Radio Talk Show) co-host.

Charles Terrence Harper narrates this video. Charles is Deborah's Marketing Momentum (iHeart Radio Talk Show) co-host.

Charles Terrence Harper narrates this video. Charles is Deborah's Marketing Momentum (iHeart Radio Talk Show) co-host.

Charles Terrence Harper narrates this video. Charles is Deborah's Marketing Momentum (iHeart Radio Talk Show) co-host.

Charles Terrence Harper narrates this video. Charles is Deborah's Marketing Momentum (iHeart Radio Talk Show) co-host.

Charles Terrence Harper narrates this video. Charles is Deborah's Marketing Momentum (iHeart Radio Talk Show) co-host.

Charles Terrence Harper narrates this video. Charles is Deborah's Marketing Momentum (iHeart Radio Talk Show) co-host.

Charles Terrence Harper narrates this video. Charles is Deborah's Marketing Momentum (iHeart Radio Talk Show) co-host.

This is a visual representation of the previous lecture's workflow discussion, complete with characters to visualize the different team roles (or the different "hats" that one person may wear).

The purpose of the "virtual coaching" is to help you identfy coaching goals.

A really long article that highlights some of the benefits of G+ hangouts, from a business perspective. It also demonstrates areas for growth and monetization.

Charles Terrence Harper chatted with our friend about how he encourages the use of hangouts for business. Charles is Deborah's Marketing Momentum (iHeart Radio Talk Show) co-host.