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If I was an Agent…

Social Media · November 3, 2010

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“Foursquare is a game…”
“It’s all for fun…”
“Who cares if I’m the mayor of Diddly Squat?”

You are right, (and wrong). If I was an Agent, here’s one way in which I could use Foursquare.

LISTS

You are a neighborhood expert right?  Nobody knows the ins and outs of your Hood like you do.  It probably even says so on your business card.

Why not create a “Best Of” list for everything in your neighborhood like let’s say Sushi?  How hard would that be?  I could do it in just a few minutes.

Here’s how.  I logged in to Foursquare and found the search box.

foursquare searchNext I did a search for Burgers (something near and dear to my heart) that’s all.  Here it is: http://foursquare.com/search?q=Burger&near=Walnut+Creek,+California

Next I right clicked on each title that I wanted to include in my “Best Burger Places around Walnut Creek” list and copied the url to their venue.

For instance In and Out Burger’s venue looks like this http://foursquare.com/venue/131274 (looks boring, right?)

But now I can write a post using these links and create something a little more visual…

Mike Mueller’s Best Burgers List

(click on the link to add them to your Foursquare ToDo List)

cheeseburger IN-N-OUT Burger

HINT: Off the secret menu order a Double Double Animal Style! You’ll thank me for it!

2270 San Ramon Valley Blvd
San Ramon, CA

cheeseburger Five Guys Burgers and Fries

HINT: The regular size is big, double patty is huge! Sharing 1 order of fries is fine

100 Crescent Drive
Crescent Plaza
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 609-8400

cheeseburger Nation’s Giant Hamburgers

HINT: Add Grilled Onions to your cheeseburger.  Shakes are very thick. If you order a grilled cheese order it with “vegetables” for a real treat! (it’s just lettuce, tomato and pickles)

1900A Contra Costa Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA

cheeseburger George’s Giant Hamburgers

HINT: Fries are doubled-fried and perfectly crisp!

1491 Newell Ave
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

cheeseburger Massés Billiards & Sports Bar

HINT: Incredible Burgers for a pool hall.  Order the Western with Bacon!

2721 N Main St
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 256-7665

cheeseburger EJ Phair Brewing Company & Alehouse

HINT: For the really daring try the “Ewart” Smoked bacon, grilled onions and brie. Yes, Brie!  combine that with their aged beers and you have a winner!

2151 Salvio St
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 691-4253

What do you think? Mind you – that was all cut and paste from my search list and took just a few minutes.   Do burgers sell real estate?

No.  But think of all the different things you can now make lists of… *  All of which keep you top of mind and provide an excellent example that you are the “Neighborhood Expert” you claim to be.

* (hint: Schools, Playgrounds, Farmers Markets, Utility Offices, Post Offices…)

Cheeseburger Photo Credit: Cheeseburger on a Plate by TheCulinaryGeek

This post is the direct result of a conversation at REBarCamp Orlando with Jeremy Blanton, Morriss Partee, Paul Chaney and a few others.  Never underestimate the power of the REBarCamp!

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