As I immerse myself in social media on daily basis, there are a number of power influencers in the social media arena that I constantly go to for information. These people provide invaluable insight in areas such as content creation and curation, social advertising, and blogging. Admittedly, they have been instrumental in my rise through the social media ranks, so I would like them to assist you also. Consequently, I have decided to formulate a list of inspiring quotes from some successful people that I am certain will motivate others like myself as we journey through the world of social media together .

Mari Smith- “We must develop a thick skin. With an unshakeable sense of self – and a commitment to being compassionate – nothing will faze you.”

Kim Garst- “Brands no longer own their message. They can try to control it, but they do not own it. Today, consumers own the message. What they say about a brand carries more weight than what the brand says about itself.”

Jay Baer- “Social media creates kinship between companies and customers, and kinship equals purchase intent.”

Gary Vaynerchuk- “Great marketing is all about telling your story in such a way that it compels people to buy what you are selling.”

Guy Kawasaki- “The biggest daily challenge of social media is finding enough content to share. We call this “feeding the Content Monster.” There are two ways to do this: content creation and content curation.”

Charles Leadbeater- “You are what you share”

Seth Godin- “Marketing is no longer about the stuff that you make, but about the stories you tell.”

Michael Stelzner- “Marketing is the process of persuading others that what you have is what they’ve always wanted.”

David Meerman Scott- “Think like a publisher, not a marketer”

Mark Zuckerberg– “People influence people. Nothing influences people more than a recommendation from a trusted friend. A trusted referral influences people more than the best broadcast message. A trusted referral is the Holy Grail of advertising.”