Robert, thanks for a great event!

Denise, I'm so sorry! I'm already double booked that eve, and I'm going to have to miss it this time.

Laurie

This is a great idea. I can't wait!

Sierra, I'm so sorry I have to cancel. It's been ages since I've seen you. I hope I can make it to the next one!

Laurie Lonsdorf The Princess of Persuasion

I'm going to have to cancel....So sorry!

No problem, Valerie. Sorry I didn't run into you John. I waited until 7:05, saw no other cars in front of Salty's, so I headed out on my own. My walking was definitely faster without the talking, but hopefully next time we'll make the connection.

I'm so sorry, but I'm going to have to cancel. I hope you'll do it again soon!

Steve, Rich & Shannon, your advice really works! I already had a Google local listing, but was ranking way down the second page for copywriters. I made a few of the suggested changes (most notably adding keywords to my company name), and presto, less than 24 hours later I'm number one. Thank you so much!

Kate,

I'm so sorry I have to cancel so last minute. I hope we get an opportunity to meet in the very near future.

Laurie

Valerie,

Thanks for hosting! It was great finally meeting you as well as our great group of attendees. This was the perfect re-introduction to West Seattle for me. I look forward to seeing everyone again!

Kelly,

You definitely made the right move by using an honesty-is-the-best policy. We often forget that the word "service" means more than simply the work we perform in exchange for payment. To be of service means contributing to the good of others. By following your heart--or your authentic voice--you did your clients a tremendous service.

Because you were able to tailor your package to fit their needs, you will be able to continue helping them through their economic struggle. Had you not made the recommendation, they might have had to take more drastic cost-cutting measures at some future point and discontinue working with you altogether.

The goodwill that you created will reflect back on you through word of mouth. And because I can't resist putting on my marketer's hat, I'm going to remind you how important it is to ask your client for a testimonial about the experience. That will speak volumes to future potential clients about your good work.

Lara & Dan,

This event really offered the nuts & bolts I needed to start making the most of Biznik. I wish I had attended in March when I first joined!

I've been so reluctant to jump into the whole blogging thing (I know, its sounds kind of crazy for a writer to not want to write!), but there's always been a fear factor holding me back, worried that I'll get negative comments. But you've convinced me this is a safe and friendly environment, and I will take to heart what you said about participation = marketing. So I'm ready to jump in. Thanks for the push!

And to Dan Smith's question above, as a great second event, I can recommend "Capitol Hill Freak -- Networking Happy Hour" happening on Thursday.

Laurie Lonsdorf

Miriam and Cassandra,

Thanks for a great event and very informative session! You gave us some great takeaways, which I'm already putting into practice this morning.

Laurie (aka "The Princess")

Kirk, thanks for a fabulous event! What a treat it was for me to dust off my dance shoes and be in the spotlight as Sergei's demo dance partner.