I’d like to thank today’s Conversation Friday attendees (left to right) Howard Libin of Adventures in Advertising, Juli Puckett and Allie Merzer-Fleming of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, and Fred Addonizio and Jim Bennight of Brian Barnard’s Flooring America.

We got the Conversation going by playing Chris Brogan’s “Don’t be that guy” video, which sparked plenty of discussion about when to be human, and when to sell. We talked facebook and twitter strategies and pros and cons, what’s working in retail and what isn’t. By 1pm (from right to left), the facebook regulars had converted Fred from a member to user (here’s a quick before and after); we discussed how Jim could use his blog to cast a wider net and attract readership and and drive online conversation; talked about how, just yesterday, Allie’s facebook feed fed more ideas for next year’s Annual Chamber conference; discussed how Julie could use twitter hashtagging and explore twitter from a professional and personal standpoint; and how Howard’s love of the yard sale has inspired a weekly series of updates.

I’m grateful for everyone’s presence here today. I learned a heck of a lot about each of these people’s businesses and their points of view. It was a group effort that offered a human dynamic you just can’t get online. (We all know each other better than we did at 11:59am that’s for sure.)

If you’d like to join us next Conversation Friday, just leave a comment here or drop me a note at our facebook page.

Have a great weekend.