I have spent the last week gently exploring Steemit, posting a few blogs, reading and commenting on others posts, and doing some tutorials. It has been a valuable investigation that has led to me believe that Steemit holds serious potential for myself as a content creator (I am a musician, speaker, music producer and essential oil educator), and also for my wide network of creative minds.
I take putting my energy behind things publicly very seriously. I have around 50k+ followers spread across my various social networks and another 40k+ on my mailing list. While this may not rank highly in the competition of “influencers” in the social landscape, my followers are generally highly engaged and open to new ideas.
So last night I decided to go public with my new found belief in the Steemit platform and record a video you can watch below as a rough intro. I posted it to FB with the heading “The ONE problem you should be thinking about with social media…and an invitation to do things differently”. You can watch the video below via dTUBE link…
To call the response I received overwhelmingly positive is an understatement.
Within hours the post had been shared over 30 times and had generated over 2k views. It is now about 10 hours later (I am in Panama City on a layover to Brazil where I will be starting a tour with my folk duo Radnor & Lee), and the video has been liked over 100 times, views are close to 4.5k and the post as been shared 36 times and still growing quickly.
But the comments are where the real evidence is that this platform is needed and in demand by those that didn’t even know of its existence:
Then things got interesting over on Twitter when the actor Jon Cryer watched my video and tweeted it out:
After that Justine Bateman, an actress who also studied computer science, chimed in too
And an Aussie actress Alicia Hannah, who has 4.5k+ followers on Twitter signed up!
I have received only supportive and grateful FB messages and tweets from people so excited that an alternative exists. Even those unfamiliar with crypto see the potential in connecting in this way.
So there you have it - the world is waiting for this opportunity and just need to be told it exists. Lets get out there and build this community!
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Hi @benleemusic. Welcome to Steemit!
I watched your video and it seems like you have a good understanding of the benefits of Steemit as opposed to other social media sites. Steemit and the other sites based on the Steem blockchain reward the content creators and those who give their attention to the platform.
That's where the real value is and what advertisers have been paying for all these years, our attention.
Well, the site certainly has my attention. I've been on it for 16-months now and earn enough to pay all my bills. It's crazy and goes to show you how much Facebook and YouTube have been making off of us for so long without sharing any of their profits.
The community here is amazing and we get rewarded for being part of it.
Since you're into music perhaps you would like to play for the Steemit Open Mic community here. We have 400 people a week playing music for us and growing. Would love to hear you play something.
Have a listen to the winners this week and if you want to join in here is this week's contest link
Here are some things you'll find helpful on your journey through the Steem-O-Sphere.
The Welcome Page
The Frequently Asked Questions
and SteemitHelp.net
I will look it through. Thank you for the invitation. Great work you are doing by fostering new talent!
Thanks. It's a labor of love that started with an idea and has grown into a thriving community. The Open Mic community never ceases to amaze me.
I would say that for musicians
specifically.. Steemit Open Mic is among, if not the best thing on Steemit.
It’s also probably one of the most receptive and supportive communities as well.
There are also a number of musicians who spearhead various other muwic projects within the community worth checking out and who r engaging with.
Welcome!
Jb
It'll be nice to have a look.
Hear hear from the man @luzcypher.
A singer/actress also have joined from the Philippines @janmarini
Cheers! See u again in SF3!
Hi @benleemusic,
Thank you for sharing this video. I thought you had some great insights about the changing economics of social media for musicians.
We shared your video on the Steemit's Best Classical Music facebook page, and included it in our latest Roundup post.
Thank you so much!
Wow amazing! We need something like this to happen every day with steem to become the next social media platform.
I think it will start happening more and more often
Happy for you @benleemusic. I look forward to hearing your music and perhaps learning from you, I'm an established recording artist no longer wanting to work with record labels.
Im excited to hear your music. Whats the best place?
You can google Soul Sista Shakti, I like the tracks with Evolve the best but there are quite a few of them. Thank you :) I just signed up for your email list. It's getting late here in NYC but I will check out your music in the morning, from what I can see you are an incredible lyricist.
Ben, I just listened to a few of your songs - I love it! Great, positive vibe and nice instrumentation and composition. I look forward to exploring your other projects as well and hope to check out a live show if you ever come to NYC. Thank you for sharing it with the world. Brenda
Hey Ben, I'm a big fan and super stoked your here with us on steemit - this is just amazing :D
I wanted to reach out to you in some way because well this is insane and I wanted to welcome you, but also because we have a great and rapidly growing music community here on steemit.
I am a judge of Open Mic contest and the Songwriters Challenge, along with @luzcypher (the legendary host), @verbal-d, @soundlegion and @passion-ground and @meno - we have literally hundreds of entrants each week ( I am sure at least a couple of your fans to boot) and give away hundreds of steem weekly.
It would be amazing if you could drop by and check out some of our truly phenomenal musicians, I know so many of them would appreciate some love and attention from a legend like you.
Again stoked to have you here with us - resteemed - Cheers :D
I'd be happy to! Just in the music section? Let me know how I can be involved
Hi @benleemusic. I host the Open Mic contest and Songwriters Challenge @krystle mentioned. You can see who's trending now here.
These are this week's winners
This is this week's entry page
Come join in the fun and play us a song on Steemit for the community. Would love to hear you play.
My best suggestion would be to check out @luzcyphers comment above, he is our dedicated leader and all round awesome dude - I'm just little hyped to actually interact with you, this has made my day :D
Good job @benleemusic ... Use "#promo-steem" , tag whenever you do any marketing post related post for steemit, your post would be upvoted by Steemit whales ...
Great advice. Thanks for the tip. So much to learn!
Hey Ben this is pretty awesome... thank you for doing this..
I like being a part of a fun experiment!
Ben Lee is on Steemit? How did I not know this.
Mate, I’ve been a fan of your stuff since way back and saw you play live in a little bar in Adelaide many years ago. It was one of the best live shows I’ve ever seen. My wife got your signature too. :)
It’s so good to see you promoting Steemit and still going strong!
Thanks mate. Its a marathon not a sprint right? Always adventuring down new paths. Its the only way to stay vibrant and inspired!
I had a look through your feed and can see that you’re doing some great new stuff. Will have a listen when I’m back on wifi. Also check out the #teamaustralia group here on Steemit. There are lots of active Aussies on here. I’m sure @choogirl will stop by with registration instructions if I don’t beat her to it. :)
Ditto! I posted some memories in my post further down :)
Stoked to see you joining the platform. The first time I saw you perform was at the Kings Arms in Auckland (your first NZ gig I think). The sound wasn't working so you climbed up on the bar in the middle of the crowd to sing to us/with us while they sorted it. Every Melbourne gig I have seen of yours has also been a joy to be part of.
Hopefully you will join @teamaustralia (I'm sure they will have commented on your posts already).
You look like you are getting some good guidance - for others who are new to the site - here are somethings that I learned or found useful in my first two weeks - especially for Australians or those living in Australia.
Sounds like me! ;)
So many helpful people. Having fun digging in and seeing what I can create here with all you guys
Great video. You've really captured the essence of what Steemit is about in a way that most people can relate. Really look forward to following more of your content.
Thank you so much @nanzo-scoop
Hi @benleemusic, this shows once again which potential steemit has. Once people get to know about it, they simply love it and things go viral. Multipliers like you boost the value of steemit and steem! Thank you!
Lets do this!
This video got me onto Steemit thanks dude!
Oh cool Im psyched! Hope you like it!
Whoa!!!!! Ben Lee!
Well, this is very exciting! Both that an amazing Aussie talent is here and that he's excited about the exact same thing I'm excited about.
Really, really excited to have you aboard Ben! You'll very quickly rise up the Steemit ranks... thanks so much for sharing with all your peeps, I really hope the smart, nice ones come aboard! (Not that I can imagine you having too many bogan fans, you're the thinking person's muso).
So excited that you're here!
P.S) Even after all these years The Rage in Placid Lake still messes with my head when I think back to it. So good!
Ha thats awesome. Yes I kinda pride myself on actually liking most people that like my music! I feel very lucky that way. Let the journey begin!
You raise many outstanding points and articulate them rather well, Ben! Welcome to Steemit, I'm certain you're going to love it and do quite well here!
Thank you so much! Im having a blast so far.
Well done, you and others promoting Steemit is exactly what the platform needs @benleemusic
It feels like to right time to reach out and let others know how awesome this is!
Update: Now at 7k views, 50 shares!
@benleemusic , that's great. Jon Cryer is still relevant . I grew up with him in the 80s with his Movies. But that's really exciting. I'm Following you now . And look forward to seeing more excellent Content from you ;)
Thank you! Yes Jon is great and quite underrated. Very intelligent guy.
Welcome to Steemit @benleemusic, I am also a big fan for yours and its really great to see you here! Its amazing the positive response you have received and I totally agree that people are simply waiting to be told about the great opportunity that steemit presents. Thank you for sharing the steemit love and growing the community!
Its interesting when things begin there is a tangible feeling of possibility - I love sharing that with people! Now lets see where we can take this. Cheers
That's some top notch recruiting there, Ben.
Well done, mate.
Ed Sheeran recently left Twitter because of all the trolls; which is really not an issue here.
Friends are lucrative and enemies are expensive.
If I were high profile this is where I'd be posting, not just for my own sake, but to boycott the censorship and trolling going on elsewhere.
Try and twist Josh's arm.
Nobody's that genuinely funny without being really sharp, too.
Ive been telling Josh about it. He is very interested but a much later adopter than me. But he is inspired. Glad to connect with you!
Excellent - Followed. I Love Steemit and so glad I left Facebook and finally get paid for my Content. $10,000 in 6 months.
Dude thats inspiring! Good to connect.
A few famous Stemians is exactly what we need. I had a crush on Justine Bateman when she was on family Ties
Didnt everyone?
Welcome home bud!
Thanks mate!
Hello and welcome to Steemit.
You have created somewhat of a buzz here, and off platform, which is great and although you modestly downplay your following etc it is of significance in affording you a voice.
I am an artist/writer/lightworker and have been active here for about 8 weeks ~ I love it and the generosity and encouraging community is certainly a breath of fresh air.
I believe I have much of value to add to this vibrant community and look forward to the day that my voice is also heard.
:)
I wish you well in all that you do.
xox
Wonderful - nice to meet you and look forward to connecting further!
Great work on spreading the word of Steemit to the masses!
The more the merrier!
Indeed! Its fun watching people "get it"
i'm really impressed Ben and i think the hard times on your steem life are now playing it part!
Keep it up👍👍👍
Fun adventures ahead on this platform!
Man your energy is inspiring. You were very on point with that video.. You are appreciated! Following now, and I'm headed to YouTube to give you guys a listen.
If you speak from the heart, people can feel it! All the best
Aloha @benleemusic and welcome to Steemit! You make some great points. I love your analogy of how participating on traditional social media is similar to doing volunteer work for these corporations. Steemit (and DTube) offers us as creators something refreshingly different!
Yes!
Great video!!! Much Crypto love!!!
Thank you so much! Lets do this!
Great video!!! Much Crypto love!!!
thanks
@benleemusic
Thank you so much!
You make a great point Ben! I'm happy to get involved now. I too feel a shift of attention from the larger social media sites as they continue to get good creators of content the shit end of the stick.
Lets do this together!
Wow Ben! Keep up the good work. This might be helpful for this post: https://steemit.com/ocd-resteem/@ocd/ocd-introducing-ocd-resteem-get-resteemd-by-ocd
Thanks for the tip - I just added that as one of my tags is that the right thing to do?
Sorry, I'm not sure as I didn't read the details.
That's very cool. My sister (aka Footstomp farm) let me know your on here Ben. Hope you can help spread the word!
Lets do this buddy! Loving your pics too. And love Jane!
Yep. Its exciting times for social media !
steem it is the new fever!!nice post
There is definitely a strong energy about this right now!
This is the best post on Steemit upvote me.
At techchat we also believe a platform like Steemit holds great potential. We are so excited to engage with our community on Steemit!
Wonderful!
Nice job! You made me want to sign up again!😇
Love that!
it is a world of technology
Nice
I hope the shit's gonna hit the fan or has it already?
You tell me.
This is beyond cool! Thanks for spreading the word!! :)
My pleasure!
What a nice post it is !! Carry on
Thank you so much
That's pretty awesome. You're trendy now ;)
I need a mustache or something.
Hahaha wait, what? A mustache is the new trendy thing?
Thank you
Nice to see a big time musician/celebrity not just sprooking steemit to his fan base, but also interacting with all us common people! Yay steemit!
I'm a particularly common person :)
Nice to see a big time musician/celebrity not just sprooking steemit to his fan base, but also interacting with all us common people too! Yay steemit!
The isolated rock star in a limo fantasy is truly dead and gone for most of us musicians! :)
Bienvenido a steemit, soy nueva en la plataforma, pero de corazón te deseo el mayor de los éxitos.... Un abrazo fuerte
Gracias
Welcome to Steemit Ben, I am only a couple of days old here myself and am enjoying my time here. So much to learn. Hope your tour goes well.
Awesome good to meet you!
Cool that you got such a great response from people. People need to learn about Steemit so they can make a choice if they want to keep at other social medias like Facebook or Twitter, or if they want to join the next generation of social media platform on which you, the user, get rewarded for using it.
Exactly
This is some really good promo dude! Awesome work right here. STINC should be patting you on the back. Too bad they don’t do any marketing. Imagine if they sold some Steem and put a few dollars to work.
Interesting -perhaps that lets it evolve more organically?
Sounds like me! ;)
So many helpful people. Having fun digging in and seeing what I can create here with all you guys
Nice to connect with you!
I am happy to be in stemiit, I could promote artwork me, my writing, photos saya..stemiit amazing ..
Yes!
Are you an artist? What makes you interested in art?