As Nolen often says ,“ BOOM .” All systems are a go ! Bay Area Regional Medical Center has provided a window walled conference room with a highly visible location directly off the second floor elevator ... on the way to the cafeteria . In the room , there are gourmet style sandwiches and other lite refreshments for attendees . Host Nolen Davis and Co-Host Chris Burres do sound and visual checks and adjustments , attendees are cruising the room , making introductions and networking . There is a wow factor in the atmosphere as business owners and entrepreneurs take in that they are part of an historical event . Passerbys curiously peek in as there are posted signs announcing and providing directions to the “ UP Social Network Guinness World Record Attempt ” location throughout Bay Area Regional Medical Center . There is truly an energy of excitement and curious expectation in the atmosphere as the audience chairs fill .
The Clock Starts Ticking As the first registered guests , Kim and Tony Huval of CarePatrol of Greater Houston begin the interview countdown by providing information about the benefits of their Senior Healthcare business . Committing to be a part and realizing the opportunity of an unprecedented marketing reach , CarePatrol opted to present their services prior to jetting off to Phoenix , Arizona for a presentation . One after the other , Nolen Davis not only ask the required ( by the Guinness World Record Book standards ) five questions but uses his honed interviewing skills to assist sometimes nervous participants by building upon the information about services and products offered by their companies . Although some of the interviews were shorter than others , with relaxed demeanor and professional interview skills , key questions are asked , allowing the conversation flow to provide UP Social Live viewers with information about that businesses market , services and any other pertinent information including contact phone numbers and website addresses . With multiple industries and services represented there was a wealth of information and inspiration in the room .
Oftentimes , audience members and participants cheered each other on as information and some insightful business concepts were shared , while awaiting their turn to go live with UP Social Live ! Many of those interviewed were obviously comfortable in front of the camera creating engaging moments and additional content for Nolen , sometimes prompting audience participation too . Not long into the countdown it ’ s apparent that not only would the long standing record of seventy interviews be broken but it would not take long for it to happen !
Garland Bradshaw , sponsor and owner of Third Coast Imagery panned the room capturing reactions and many “ ah ha ” moments from the audience as the diversity of business owners presented information about their area of expertise and services offered ; finance , IT , real estate , web design , financial investment and on and on . Many lifestyle perspectives were represented too , as health and wellness , wine and coffee distributors , golf centers , personal storage facilities , dog trainers , caterers and promotional goods to name a few spoke about what their business offered . The creative dimension of business was present as multiple artist were interviewed and spoke pridefully about their beautifully displayed art pieces around the naturally lit conference room . Another entrepreneur , DJ Generation came in with lively music bringing an additional spark of energy to the room throughout the evening . A most memorable moment was the premier of “ True Believers Red , White & Blue ,” a musical tribute to our military by guitarist Arthur Ray Valenzuela . Later into the evening , there was “ storytime ” with Mrs . Pearl Hewitt , as she engaged the children present with an original Christmas story penned specifically for the challenge by Tiffany Rachann . The charitable aspect thick in the air as the bounty from the toy drive increases , St . Vincent ’ s House , Executive Director , Reverend Freda Brown takes a moment to express gratitude , reminding everyone the importance of caring for others and to joyfully haul away the contributions from attendees .
Although a twenty-four hour timeframe could have been an endurance challenge for sure , Nolen Davis and the UP Social team assembled kept the mission moving as smooth as clockwork . Coordination of flow was organized and maintained by Natalie Poole of Exceptional Occasions , LLC ., ensuring everything went as planned , making sure the swag bags were prepared , food and beverage plentiful , venue comfortable and moving effectively allowing business owners to get in and go if necessary , however many chose to be apart of the audience . The commitment of the team behind the cameras and technology was for the entire 24 hours too and they managed to keep up their stamina as the clock ticked on . The timekeepers having a bit of a reprieve , as The Guinness Book has specific perimeters for their rotation .
Fully confident that Nolen Davis and UP Social Network would hit the bullseye , excited family members arrived from various around the country to witness and celebrate not just the breaking but as initially predicted , the “ smashing ” of the standing record . Mrs Aisha Davis present for the majority of the challenge , was supportive to Nolen , the team , those in attendance and ultimately the success of the endeavor . Her presence quiet but keenly focused on the varying components of the process . Supportive and confident that the task of this challenge which may seem extreme for some , knowingly , Mrs . Davis and other family members joined in the countdown and celebration as the Guinness World Record was indeed shattered !
Nolen davis continues to produce creative ideas and projects to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners avenues to promote their companies . The ideology that through networking knowledge of industry changes and growth coupled with building connections and establishing relationships is powerful in improving the “ work smarter not harder ” mindset . That said , the strategic planning , team building and strong relationships that UP Social owner Nolen Davis has established had everything moving like a well oiled machine ... mission complete .
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