Here I am. Today I am taking my first step into this vast new world of blogging. Well, its new to me. It is kind of strange to me that it has taken so long. Everyone who knows me will tell you that I have no shortage of opinions about things. They will also say that I am not shy about sharing those opinions. I don't mind sharing ideas either. As a matter of fact, that is kind of how I ended up here. It goes a little like this:
I teach classes at Keller Williams in Vancouver Washington as part of my responsibility for being a member of the Agent Leadership Committee. On the last Thursday of each month I teach a class on listing presentations. This works well for me as it feeds that part of my ego that likes to share ideas and information. It came to my attention that that an agent out of our Portland office, Todd Clark, was going to be teaching a class on blogging that started right after my class ended. The rest is history! Todd Clark is an "Uber Blogger" to the tenth degree and I am glad that I took the time to sit in on his class.
So, in a nutshell, thanks to Todd, Here I am!

Mark Hall
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Mark, welcome to the Active Rain Family.
WOW! a response in just 1 minute! this is powerful stuff!
Congrats and good luck. There is an awesome amount of information here, and plenty to learn from!
Mark,
You will be amazed by the support this community offers you and the information that is shared here. Congratulations for taking the step in blogging and good luck!
JP
Mark,
I did my first blog just a couple of days ago. I enjoy sharing my thoughts, but reading the comments from others is even more enjoyable. Some are downright comical. Welcome. CC
Good afternoon Mark - Active RAin is great, I have been on it for around 6 months and have learned a lot on it.
Welcome to Active Rain Mark. I guarantee that if stay with it...you reap tremendous benefits.
Mark, It doesn't get any better then The Rain for speed.
Mark,
I was glad to have you in my class as well and I'm looking forward to next month when I can attend you class and hope to get as much out of you as you have me!
Welcome to the rain and look forward to reading your posts,
Hi Mark! Great start. I just was thinking that it will be interesting to see how we will use this tool as I'm sure there will be a lot that our personalities shape for the result. Where in the continuum will the business tool aspect reside versus the social aspect? Will it be deliberate?
I'm glad you've taken the time to do this. :)
Hi, Mark! We look forward to reading your opinions! And you had one great intoduction to blogging!
Mark - WELCOME - you will love, love it here I am a 2 month old newbie.. It's a great big family that will help, encourage and cheer you on.. I look foward to seeing ya in the Rain.. God bless,
Mark - Todd has taught me a lot here on the Rain. You are so lucky to have attended his class - you got a lesson from one of the very best. Good luck to you and welcome!
Great introduction, Mark! Welcome to Active Rain - you are going to love it here! Loads of ideas, tons of sharing and always a little fun along the way!