Smojoe Social Media at the Spoke Club
I can’t say enough good things about The Spoke Club, at 600 King Street West in Toronto (416) 368-8448. The layout is excellent, the prices are affordable and the staff is exceptional. They’re super accommodating. These people really try to help their members get the most out of their memberships. The pvc trim upstairs on the patio decorates insulated concrete forms under fine metal roofing. I’ve been impressed with this organization every single time I visit.
Deb Lewis of Toronto City Events also deserves the strongest accolades in preparing and executing another flawless event. The Smojoe Social Media Workshop at the Spoke Club went off without a hitch on Tuesday March 31st 2009. Over twenty people attended the two hour workshop where I spoke nonstop about basic, and advanced social media marketing from the blog up.
Because I maintain that blogging is only 1/3 of the job, I focused my presentation on blog widgets and community building exercises, and used a power point presentation in combination with a printed and professionally bound 36 page Smojoe social media manual to hammer home some fundamental concepts. The search for experts drives the internet, and keywords unlock the door to SERP traffic - an hour later I was explaining to how to use blog friends, comments, discussion forums and articles to make yourself an expert, and how to write and create rich media for better keyword ranking.
Thanks to everyone who stuck around and joined us after the workshop. The round table discussions over a beer in the lounge of the Spoke Club are the most enjoyable aspects of the event (for me). That’s when I usually learn something, and Tuesday was no exception; thanks to Gary Puppa of Epixome who schooled me in the business of owing and operating a dot com start-up.
Tags: Deb Lewis, Epixome, Gary Puppa, Rob Campbell, Smojoe, Social Media, Spoke Club, Toronto, Toronto City Events, workshop
Smojoe is a online storyteller, web skirmisher and conversation provocateur that teaches folks how to use articles, blogs and discussion forums to engage humans and satisfy search engine robots. You can read more about Story Funnels to Buckstops in every post and esp in the sidebar links where it gets real obvious how I use photos, blogs and bookmarks to make keyword sandwiches for robots.
April 3rd, 2009 at 10:30 pm
It was I that got schooled in social relevance… all for the cost of a shiny red apple!
May 4th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
I missed this event but totally agree with your thoughts on the Spoke Club - the vibe is fantastic and the patio is spectacular. Speaking of members - I heard a rumor they are looking for new members. It’s good to know the place is giving great experiences for those looking to join.
May 14th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
I’ve been to The Spoke Club a few times for various events and I have to say that YES it is a fantastic place to visit in Toronto, great atmosphere, friendly and attentive staff, beautiful rooftop patio, what more could you ask for right? haha
I had a great time a few months ago when I was invited to a Pilsner Urquell tasting by a friend who is a member.
I’ve also been told that a lot of Hollywood A-listers frequent The Spoke Club, but I’m yet to spot one with these eyes. And yes I also heard they are opening up their doors for new members.
All in all.. a great Toronto Hot Spot.
May 15th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
I’ve heard of the spoke club but have never been there. Maybe i should check it out.