Lynn's Biz Talk posts

How do you de-stress and re-energize?

I cried on Saturday. Well, actually, that’s a total understatement.

I didn’t merely cry. I whined. I carried on. I vented my frustration – loudly. It’s possible (although unlikely) I even considered hurling myself on the floor for a full-out tantrum.

See, I’ve been working way too hard. On Saturday, I was once again cooped up with my computer, finishing a project. The next day, I had a speaking engagement for which I (cough, cough) hadn’t even begun to prepare. I was silently cursing the fact that it was the fourth Saturday in a row through which I’d worked when my husband asked me to do something for him.

“I can’t!” I snarled. “I have too much to do! I will never get everything finished and I have no idea what I’m even saying tomorrow and I still have to…”

I vented my angst and ended up in tears. Yep, the floodgates opened and I cried if not a river then at least a swiftly moving stream. My husband dispensed four words of wisdom: “You need a nap.”

Indeed I did. When I awoke, my own wisdom rose up and said: Lynn, you need to take better care of yourself.

Do you ever feel like I did on Saturday -- like the world’s cracking apart even as it balances on your shoulders?

My experience is pretty common, I think. We work too hard, play too little, and neglect to put our own needs first. The result is snapping at people we care about and ultimately, not supporting ourselves in being strong, powerful women.

How can we infuse our world with goodness when we ourselves are cranky and tired?

In this thread, let's share our ideas for de-stressing, re-energizing, and generally taking good care of ourselves, so we can be the amazing women we're capable of being.

Our collective ideas can bring us the support, connection and nurturing we need.

Give Yourself a Shout Out!

Have you’ve recently launched a website, given back to your community, landed a coveted client, created a new partnership, or gotten some much-deserved media buzz?

Share your good news in this discussion thread, inspired by Power Chick Karen Lindenberg, after her business, Phyzzyoga, was featured on the news.

See her TV debut here!

Do you have a Facebook business page?

Hi ladies!

Facebook business pages are an awesome way to stay in touch with one another.

If you have a page, let us know, so we can "fan" you. If you don't have one, think about creating a profile. It makes it SO easy to send a "hello" now and then.

I'm at http://www.facebook.com/MarketingShebang

Meet 100-plus Power Chicks at a Single Event!

I have a quick question for you.

I set up some networking events at Mosaic Coffeehouse in Seattle a few weeks ago. Believe it or not, they’re entirely filled up for months to come.

Here’s your feedback:

This is crazy - I want to come to another Power Chicks event but they're all filled up as far as December. Maybe you can do them more often, Lynn?

These events are very popular! I hope to be able to reserve space one of these times before it fills. It sounds like a fabulous group!

WHOO-HOO! Finally I was able to register for this great networking event. I'm SO pleased and excited to join all you fabulous women in December.

I’m listening! I have a vision of vastly bigger meetings, with the potential for even greater value for you.

Are you interested in meeting at restaurants for events that include lunch, a speaker, vendor tables to promote your biz, and the chance to meet a gazillion (or thereabouts) Power Chicks each month?

Such a get-together would skyrocket the value of our time together, both personally and professionally. Cost would be around $40 per event.

I'd love to arrange this but need to know if you're interested first. What do you think?

Do You Blog? We Want to Visit!

After writing about Power Chicks on my own blog, I realized - I should let you know that! Also, I'd love to read what YOU'RE writing, and I'll bet I speak for tons of other Power Chicks.

Where's your blog? Mine is at

www.marketingshebang.com

What inspires you in your business?

Just wondering what makes you get up in the morning and feel terrific about what you do.

For me, it's helping women succeed. I get all giddy and happy inside when I can write cool website copy or an e-newsletter or something that helps businesses really take off.

Guess my work combines two things I love, business and women. How cool is that?

What inspires you in your business?

Will you share a skill or talent with us?

Do you have an amazing skill you’d love to share with others?

Create an event for the Power Chicks! We each bring our skills, talents and business savvy to the table; time to let yours shine!

Have you introduced yourself yet? Please do!

There's still time! Tell us who you are and what your business is all about. : )

Are you outside of the Seattle area?

Power Chicks in Seattle will be able to connect through lots of cool events.

But for those outside of Seattle, how can the group meet your needs? What sorts of discussions would be helpful? What kinds of topics would you like articles to address?

I really need your input - don't be shy! : )

Welcome, Denise Marinacci

Power Chicks is quickly adding numbers, so I was thrilled when Denise offered to lend her event-planning expertise to our group. She's got an amazing background in marketing, events, and lots more, so we're lucky to have her.

We're working on our first get-together now and will post it soon.

Please welcome Denise!

Do you have a blog strategy?

Do you...

Blog only when the muse moves you? Post a certain number of times per week or month?

Tell us, please! For me: Technically, I blog three times per week, Practically, I blog, er, once at the most. : )

Need help with your blog?

If you do, you may want to check out Bob Dunn's event. Here's the official spiel.

Check out the Wordpress workshop I am giving through Biznik on April 23rd. Only $35 for 3 hours of intensive, hands-on training.

I really appreciate both Bob and Judy Dunn and have been to one of their workshop. They rock!

https://biznik.com/events/wordpress-simplified

Nice response, ladies!

Let's start by telling about our work. I'll kick us off.

My business is Marketing Shebang, and I help my amazing clients connect with their female customers and clients. I write web content, business blogs and lots more. I love what I do and get so much satisfaction from helping fellow women entrepreneurs succeed.

Okay -- your turn!

Have you changed niche markets due to the economy?

I've know two Bizniks who have recently shifted their business focus, and I have as well.

I'm curious: Has the economy challenged you to refine or change your niche? If so, how? Has it been successful?

Are you charging for Biznik events?

A discussion was going a while back on this; I can't find it now, but this post from Seth Godin's blog fits right in.

He titled it: "Service worth paying for":

Let's say you're stuck in the airport and you need to figure out if you can transfer your seat from your airline to another.

Would you pay $20 to talk to a competent, empowered agent who answered on the first ring?

That's four calls an hour, $80 an hour for an agent that costs the airline a fraction of that. A new profit center, one that causes joy, not hassles.

Of course, no one would use the service if it wasn't worth paying for.

So, that's the interesting challenge. If you had to charge for service, what would the service be like?

Increasingly, the web makes pricing cutthroat. And service suffers, because it's expected for free. So charge. Or at least act like you could if you wanted to.