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Conference Truths

Posted on April 19, 2012 by lwidmer

What’s on the iPod: Colorblind by Egyptian I’m back. I’m exhausted, but I’m back. The conference was terrific, and the recession to my mind is a distant memory. That’s because as I was busy meeting people, they were asking me to help them with their writing and marketing. That was a huge difference from last…

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Wednesday Conference-induced Link Love

Posted on April 18, 2012 by lwidmer

What’s on Pandora: I’ll Drink to That by Smash Cast I’m writing this pre-conference, but I intend today to be my last day at the conference. I have one client meeting and today’s the day I want to attend a few sessions and get some press events in. As of Sunday when I’ve written this…

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Showing Your Chops

Posted on April 17, 2012 by lwidmer

What’s on Pandora: You’re No Good by Linda Ronstadt I’m still at the conference. Today I’ll be dropping by booths and attending press events and educational sessions. A full day topped off with a hospitality suite in the evening. I’ve invited a PR chum along so she has somewhere to go and so we can…

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Policies and Job Must-Haves

Posted on April 16, 2012 by lwidmer

What’s on Pandora: She Said She Said by The Beatles Conference time for me! Make no mistake — I’ve prepared for this for months. The contacts were made through research and reaching out via email. The appointments were made in the last few weeks. The RSVPs for the various functions were made last week, and…

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Things That Make My Head Explode: Part Eight

Posted on April 13, 2012 by lwidmer

What’s on the iPod: Little Boxes by Walk off the Earth Another slow-ish day yesterday. I liked it because I was able to get some personal writing done early before concentrating on client work and marketing. I’m eager to see people at the conference (starting Sunday night, oh my!), and I’ll be happy to get…

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Knocking Down Roadblocks

Posted on April 12, 2012 by lwidmer

What’s on the iPod: Raglan Road by The Chieftans with Joan Osborne I want to thank Sharon Hurley Hall for today’s post on her blog. Sharon reviews my ebook, Marketing 365. Thank you, Sharon! Please give her some comment love. I think I’m ready. The brochures are printed, the wardrobe is sorted, and the shoes…

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Writing Tool #4: Empathy

Posted on April 11, 2012 by lwidmer

What’s on the iPod: Everybody Talks by Neon Trees I spent yesterday perfecting a brochure (which I’m sure I’ll hate the minute it’s printed), working on client sales sheets, and brainstorming both article and blog ideas. It’s been slow and I’m getting tired of waiting for projects that should have been here last week. My…

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Writing Tool #3: Time Management

Posted on April 10, 2012 by lwidmer

What’s on the iPod: No News by Lonestar Head over to the Productive Writers blog to see John Soares’ interview with Anne Wayman and yours truly. Thanks, John! Bit of a blur yesterday in terms of getting work done or anything remotely associated with marketing. I did have contact with three potential clients — the…

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Things That Are Never Okay

Posted on April 9, 2012 by lwidmer

What’s on the iPod: The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie by Red Hot Chili Peppers Did you have a wonderful weekend? If I were to paint a picture of the perfect Easter weekend, we had it. Sunny, warmish, everything was green and in bloom, and we were compelled to take two walks on Sunday because…

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Friday Peeves

Posted on April 6, 2012 by lwidmer

What’s on the iPod: Love Interruption by Jack White A mindful Good Friday and Passover to you all. May whatever your celebration is be blessed and filled with love. Though I made an effort to avoid it when possible, I didn’t give up complaining for Lent. Good thing, for there was plenty going on this…

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  1. Devon Ellington Avatar
    Devon Ellington
    April 6, 2012

    Clients who try to heap work outside the job responsibilities on you without compensation. The answer to that is, "no."

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  2. Lori Avatar
    Lori
    April 6, 2012

    Or sneak it in as a "What do you think we need to do next?" instead of paying for a consultation.

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  3. Cathy Miller Avatar
    Cathy Miller
    April 6, 2012

    Clients who are consistently late to EVERY scheduled call. And no, this isn't a Do as I say, not as I do situation. 🙂

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  4. Lori Avatar
    Lori
    April 6, 2012

    LOL! Cathy, I had one client (happily former after her unprofessional outburst) who missed something like seven out of eight calls that SHE scheduled. It got to a point I simply put it on speaker (on hold, of course) and worked through the Muzak.

    And her rant? Called me unprofessional for not rewriting an entire article to my usual standards – complete with three new interviews – in two hours. She was paying for two hours, and I warned her it wasn't nearly enough time for me to do the job properly. I swear she thought I'd "donate" my time. No way. She'd squeezed the penny way too often and expected too many concessions on MY side.

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  5. Paula Avatar
    Paula
    April 6, 2012

    Last weekend I started a second Twitter account to focus on local, neighborhood things. I followed one guy (a reporter for the "big" local paper who I know through LinkedIn). He has the auto "Thanks for the Follow" DM, but because he didn't bother to follow me, I couldn't respond. Well, dude, prepare to be unfollowed next time I check that account.

    My only real peeve this week is that there aren't enough hours in the day to work, clean, grocery shop, buy painting supplies, do laundry, clean some more, do yard work, cook & bake (the fun part), dye eggs, clean yet again, do even more laundry (yes – I forgot to do the towels), and still obsess over knitting and felting little Easter eggs. I have about 46 hours to get it all done.

    Rats! I have to call the neighbor again about getting the ladder she said we could borrow.

    Have a wonderful Easter, Passover, or non-holiday weekend, everyone!

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  6. Anne Wayman Avatar
    Anne Wayman
    April 6, 2012

    I'm with Paula… I want the time and energy to do twice as much 😉

    Happy Easter everyone.

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