Patrick Allmond has been into "social media" long before it was called that on CNN. He believes in the power of networking for personal growth and business growth. Since he left a major corporation in 1998 and started his own consulting practice he has continually (along with his wife) worked on growing his network and connecting people that have a need with people that have a service. He believes the first words that come out of your mouth when you meet someone should not be "This is what I do" but rather "What can I do for you?". He spends his time teaching, consulting and speaking on this topic to local businesses, charities and traditional media personalities. He has even been called upon by reporters at the Associated Press to weigh in on why the new media is a great way to go, and why the government needs to keep its regulations out of it.