You In Social Media

Once, Robert Kiyosaki, world renowned author and businessman, said that “there has not been a better time to start your own business“. He also said that “in order to be successful one needs two things: the knowledge and someone with experience to show the ropes.”. I listened. Now I have the privilege of teaching others with what I have learned. I want to help you AND your business succeed in the Social Media Universe.

Who Am I, What I Do

My name is Ian Archibald. I am the owner of the company known as You In Social Media, a Social Media Management/Consulting company. I can talk geek, and sling code with the best of them, but I am not an IT Professional. I can design Marketing and Sales Campaigns, but I am no Marketing Professional. I can write blogs, and know how to get people to follow you, but I am no so called “Social Media Expert” (what ever than means). What I am is a person that can bridge Marketing, Sales, Social Media, and Technology, and YOUR vision. I have more than 30 years computers experience and more than 15 years working in the Social Collaboration universe of which Social Media is a part of. I have the unique ability to think “out of the box” about unsolved problems and untried solutions. I am an award winning professional with a depth of business expertise, as well as a proven track record of success in turning ideas into solutions. I am an avid sports fan, and a dedicated father and husband to my lovely wife, Deann, and our wonderful twins.

Away from my day job of working at a OpenText where I work as a Senior Solutions Architect for Social Media and Collaboration, I enjoy social media and all it has to offer. I previously held the title of CEO at Solutions Provider Teccom Enterprises, a personal venture that I started in 1995, and is something I find very rewarding, as well I have also blessed to have been given the charge of CMO of What IS That Smell? An Aromatherapy and chandler company owned by my wife, Deann.

Some of my key talents

Strong business skills and a solid commercial understanding of customer requirements.
A goal-driven project manager of complex, large-scale software solutions.
Extensive technical consultancy skills.
Excellent presentation, documentation and communication skills
An approachable, yet results-oriented, trainer, team leader, and coach.
Innovative, accurate and flexible.
Ability to communicate with customers without the unnecessary use of industry jargon.
I have a firm belief that you provide not only what the customer asks, but what they truly need to succeed in sharing their vision/product/service.
I am very passionate about Social Media/Collaboration

When I am not focusing on Social Media, or Social Collaboration, I am a soccer coach, and trainer. I love Jazz music, in particular what are known as “the standards”. Having grown up in the 80′s, I do so enjoy the TV and music of that era. I enjoy hiking on the Bruce Trail, car racing, Camping, Storm chasing, and anything to do with weather (hence my nickname “Major Twister”. I can never forget, I love everything my children do. They are my inspiration!