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SOBConNW Partner: Portland Courtyard Marriott Lloyd Center Hotel

August 17, 2011 by SOBCon Authors Leave a Comment

The countdown is on for SOBConNW 2011, September 16-18 in Portland, Oregon.

Portland Courtyard Marriott Lloyd Center HotelLocated across the street from the SOBConNW event at the Ambridge Event Center is the Courtyard Marriott Lloyd Center hotel, our SOBCon partner. Reserve a room now for only $129 per night, and hurry as the block of rooms is limited.

The hotel is located near the Portland Convention Center and Rose Garden and the popular Lloyd Center mall and neighborhood on the east side of downtown Portland. It’s an ideal location as it is a short walk from bus and metro train connections to the hundreds of fun things to do in Portland. The hotel also offers extensive business and traveler services including a fitness center and pool.

For more information, check out the SOBConNW Hotel and Things to Do in PDX page.

If you haven’t registered yet for SOBConNW, register now. The list is filling up.

Filed Under: Blog Conference Tagged With: 2011, bc, hotel, lloyd center, Lodging, marriott, pdx, portland, sobconnw, sobconnw parnter

Thoughts on “Rules of Thumb”

September 10, 2009 by SOBCon Authors Leave a Comment

I picked up a copy of “Rules of Thumb” by Alan M. Webber in our local bookstore last week, and it has some interesting ideas.  First of all, being a fan of all things index card, it was fun to read about the stack of 3x5s that he has been collecting throughout his career.

“I’ve recorded these lessons on three-by-five cards that I carry with me every day at home and on the road. (This wonderful system is something that I learned more than 20 years ago from Harvard Business School professor Ted Levitt, one of the mentors you’ll meet in this book.)

Not long ago, I reviewed all the three-by-five cards I’d written on and saved. This time my goal was to capture the rules I’d learned.”

Well, I (Stephen) certainly didn’t go to Harvard Business School, but I have been carrying notecards and notebooks around for a pretty long time. After I finish reading this book I am going to have to dig into those archives and see what pearls of wisdom I can recover.

In the meantime, let’s take a look at rule #1: When the going gets tough, the tough relax.

I can get behind this idea! In fact, it reminded me of something I had read somewhere before, especially as Webber expands on the idea, “Anytime you approach a task with fear you are a double loser.” and “Don’t let fear undermine your chance to do that one thing you’ve wanted to do.”

What are you really afraid of

Indeed, fear can make a mess of things. Fear can also cause you to not make a mess, because you just might. Quoting from Frank Herbert’s Dune: (wikipedia link)

The litany against fear is an incantation used by the Bene Gesserit throughout the series to focus their minds and calm themselves in times of peril. The litany is as follows:

I must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.
Only I will remain.

(I trust that this isn’t getting too deep.) Fear is the mind-killer. The dream-killer. The slayer of ambition and innovation. Fear of the unkown has killed more good ideas than we can probably count.

Don’t get me wrong, there are times when prudence is called for. But there are also times that you need to “feel the fear and do it anyway“.

Even George Costanza was able to overcome his fear and start making decisions. Completely opposite decisions to what he thought – knew –  were right:

What fears have you overcome? Or, put another way, what would you attempt to do if you believed that you could not fail? Share in the comments.

Filed Under: Attendees, Blog Conference Tagged With: bc, books, fear

Invest One Day of Experts to Be a Winner?

March 15, 2008 by SOBCon Authors Leave a Comment

SOBCon08 I’m There!

Planning a conference is a lot like planning a wedding reception. Everyone thinks, “Oh it doesn’t matter if I RSVP.” But business is about being able to make a decision. We made our decisions. Can you make yours?

Would you invest one day of experts, models, and teamwork to build your business around your strengths, your situation, and where you want to be?

Success is a decision.

  • Register now.Lots of registration perks up.
  • If you’re returning from last year, register by April 1 to take advantage of that great price.
  • If you’re planning to stay in the Club Quarters Hotel or the Hotel 71, book now. The rooms are limited, especially at the Club Quarters. Some folks have already signed up. Rooms are at a premium.

Karen at bestwellnessconsultant [@] gmail [dot]com has volunteered to help coordinate a list of roommates for those who are looking.

Southwest has come great airfares. They also require a decision.

SOBCon08: Stop the Noise, Drop the Details, DECIDE YOUR BUSINESS

Filed Under: Blog Conference Tagged With: bc, Biz School for Bloggers, sobcon08

Make a Date for SOBCon08!

January 4, 2008 by SOBCon Authors 3 Comments

Hi everyone, Terry Starbucker here. I’m one of the founders of SOBCon, and served as the MC at last year’s conference.

SOBCon07 was a wonderful event that will always have a warm place in my heart, because of the great spirit of friendship, generosity, and shared learning that was in that room for the entire day.

Check out the SOBCon07 page for pictures, and just a few of the comments and posts from attendees.

The common response we got in the aftermath of such a great experience was “when can we do it again?”

I’m quite happy to tell you that we WILL do it again, in Chicago, with the theme “Biz School for Bloggers”, on these dates;

May 2-4, 2008

Mark your calendars NOW and watch this space for an announcement of the meeting place and registration details.

We have an awesome program planned – check out the “program” page for more details.

Yours truly will be the MC, yes, Christine Kane will once again perform, and perhaps even a “bloggy dance” will take place. Maybe 🙂

Since space will be limited to 250, I’d also strongly suggest that you get on our priority registration notification list by going to the contact page and filling out the form – that way you’ll be sure not to miss the chance to be a part of this special event.

We’re also going to have a really cool Sunday session called “SpeedSpeaking” – do you think you can “pitch” 20 slides in 5 minutes? Drop us a note if you’d like to be considered for that session

One more thing – if you have any interest in being one of our valued sponsors, please go to the contact page and drop us a note; we’d be happy to send you our sponsorship package. I think you’ll find a package for just about any budget that would bring great value to your business.

See you in Chicago!

Filed Under: Announcements, Blog Conference Tagged With: bc, Blog Conference, blogging conference, Christine-Kane, sobcon, Terry-Starbucker

A Relationship Bloggers’ Conference and Networking Event

February 13, 2007 by SOBCon Authors 1 Comment

Join members of one of the blogosphere’s most dynamic communities as they demonstrate how you can take your blog to the next level!

Festivities start Friday, May 11th at 6:00pm with a live performance from popular songwriter, performer (and blogger!) Christine Kane.

That’s followed by the Open Mic Night Cocktail Party – a live community event, where we’ll take the conversation out of the comment box!

Saturday, May 12th starts at 8:00am. A day full of interactive presentations on publishing, design and branding, tools, analytics, social networking, marketing, and coaching — all from the perspectives of the relationship blogger and the audience.

Speakers include:

Phil Gerbyshak
Make It Great! Relationship Geek
Liz Strauss
Successful-Blog, SOB and BAD Blogger

Check out the full schedule.


Why You Should Attend!

  • LEARN how to write compelling posts that draw readers in
  • SEE how great blog design can make a difference
  • DISCOVER how analytics and other tools can help you maximize your blog’s potential
  • HEAR innovative and useful blog marketing techniques that will expand your reach and viewership
  • GAIN valuable insights on ways to use blogging as a coaching tool
  • CONNECT with other bloggers through our pre-launch activities and interactive presentations

Limited Spots Available. Sign-Up Today!

Filed Under: Blog Conference Tagged With: bc

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