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Wendy Wouldn't Wait. Will You?

March 17, 2008 by Liz Leave a Comment

See the Difference

Wendy Piersall and I were talking this morning. Our conversation centered around this point.

A blog is a blog. A business is a business.

A blog isn’t a business any more than a building is a company. We can work our hearts out in the name of our blogs — reading feeds, writing posts, commenting, and social networking — but without a plan, those things won’t get us what we need to pay the rent.

I like having conversations about business with Wendy because she “gets” it. She knows that a blog can make money, but a business with a future requires a plan. Once Once Wendy decided that she was going to have a business, a business is what she built.

Wendy Wouldn’t Wait. Will You?

Wendy Piersall was invested in having a business. She wouldn’t wait for someone else to show her how. She made it was her job to research and do the work that needed to be done. She didn’t wait until every star was aligned. She aligned them for herself.

“I saw it as investing.” Wendy said. “I carefully choose what would move my business forward, then I went after the resources to make those things happen.” She scrimped to find time and money. “Do it that way, put your work and money down, and I assure you, you’ll make sure that your investments pay off.”

Wendy made a plan, found the best models, put together a mastermind team for support and went about building a business. Have you paid attention to how far Wendy has come?

This is Wendy’s blog last year.

eMoms February 2007

This is Wendy’s BUSINESS now. By SOBCon08 it will have expanded further.

eMoms February 2008

Wendy wasn’t flush with cash, time, or teachers. She wasn’t waiting for the future. She was ready to make a business. It took her less than a year.

I asked her what was the most important part. She said, “A blog is not a business. Business is a serious leap. You have to be ready to take it on.”

Wendy’s formula for success is familiar — Models, Mastermind Support, and a Plan.

I’m pleased to announce

Wendy has agreed to speak at SOBCon08.
I’m speaking at SOBCon08

What are you doing to build the business of your dreams now?

–ME “Liz” Strauss
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Comments

  1. Michael Martine, Blog Consultant says

    March 17, 2008 at 11:44 AM

    A blog isn’t a business any more than a building is a company.

    That’s going into the next “overheard in the blogosphere post!

    Great news! I look forward to meeting Wendy!

    Reply
  2. Wendy Piersall says

    March 17, 2008 at 11:49 AM

    Same here, Michael! 🙂

    Wasn’t Liz’s quote great? I think it’s one of the most quotable lines I have read in a long time!

    Reply
  3. ME Liz Strauss says

    March 17, 2008 at 12:15 PM

    Hi Michael!
    I’m getting clearer and clearer on why entrepreneurs aren’t connecting with their customers. That sentence is one of the core reasons. 🙂

    Reply
  4. Bob Younce says

    March 17, 2008 at 2:46 PM

    Just left Wendy’s blog to come here, LOL!

    Not a mom, but I am a work-at-home dad. I have followed Wendy for quite a while, and she’s an inspiration. Love it!

    Reply
  5. Shannon says

    March 17, 2008 at 3:37 PM

    I’m so thrilled to be working with Wendy. She inspires me and motivates me to do everything I can to turn my blog into a successful business!

    Reply
  6. jen knoedl says

    March 17, 2008 at 4:54 PM

    that is a great story!

    i’d love to know more about building a mastermind group. i have definitely started reaching out to people i admire, and i want to make sure that they get value from our relationship as well…

    how does one build, protect and nuture a mastermind group?

    Reply
  7. ME Liz Strauss says

    March 17, 2008 at 5:59 PM

    Hi Bob!
    Wendy exemplifies everything we’re doing in at SOBCon this year. We just had to ask her to speak again! She’s a success story for sure!

    Reply
  8. ME Liz Strauss says

    March 17, 2008 at 6:02 PM

    Hi Shannon!
    Wendy’s business has made room for folks to shine in her light. I’m hearing the same thing from everyone she works with. 🙂

    Reply
  9. ME Liz Strauss says

    March 17, 2008 at 6:04 PM

    Jen!
    As it happens, I asked Wendy to write a piece on that very subject to run while we were at SxSW. Here it is.

    https://www.successful-blog.com/1/get-the-most-out-of-your-network-with-a-mastermind-group/

    Reply
  10. BlahGeeTsa says

    March 17, 2008 at 8:35 PM

    Wendy plain rules:)

    Reply
  11. Homebizseo.com says

    March 17, 2008 at 10:32 PM

    Wendy is amazing and a leader.

    Reply
  12. Mother Earth says

    March 17, 2008 at 10:34 PM

    Now I definitely know I will get to meet you and learn from you Wendy! What an absolutely exciting addition to your line up Liz!!

    Reply
  13. Easton Ellsworth says

    March 17, 2008 at 10:37 PM

    Wendy Piersall is a genius. So is Liz. I can’t wait to revel in their geniusness at SOBCon. See some of you there.

    Reply
  14. ME Liz Strauss says

    March 18, 2008 at 5:36 AM

    Thanks everyone for noticing Wendy’s accomplishments. She did the work and deserves the acknowledgment. 🙂

    Reply
  15. ME Liz Strauss says

    March 18, 2008 at 5:45 AM

    Hi Karen!
    Wendy’s going to talk about how go transition from an individual to a business — the challenges that come with that. I like that idea.

    Reply
  16. ME Liz Strauss says

    March 18, 2008 at 5:46 AM

    Thank you, Easton. All of us need the help of our friends, like you, to get anywhere. 🙂

    Reply
  17. Bob Younce says

    March 18, 2008 at 6:00 AM

    We’d better all cool it or Wendy won’t be able to leave her house. She won’t get her head through the door 🙂

    Seriously, though. The fact that so many people showed up here to say how much they admire Wendy is inspiring.

    Good form, Liz, for giving us the opportunity to express our admiration.

    Reply
  18. @Stephen says

    March 18, 2008 at 6:02 AM

    Wow, that really blew my mind. I am getting more and more excited about SOBCon every day. I am really looking forward to learning from these talented folks.
    Thanks Liz!

    Reply
  19. ME Liz Strauss says

    March 18, 2008 at 6:58 AM

    Hi Bob!
    I know Wendy is too focused on her business to let a little blog post of mine distract her. I know you know that too. 🙂

    Great success deserves point out for the world to see. 🙂

    Reply
  20. ME Liz Strauss says

    March 18, 2008 at 6:59 AM

    Hi Stephen,
    We’re going to pack all of the things that Wendy did into one day. It’s “immersion business think.” 🙂

    Reply
  21. Wendy Piersall says

    March 18, 2008 at 10:15 AM

    LMAO @ Bob Younce – “She won’t get her head through the door”.

    No worries – I have a stash of head-deflating pins for just such an occasion. 🙂

    Reply
  22. derrick sorles - web 2.0 consultant says

    March 21, 2008 at 9:59 AM

    It was great to meet Wendy last year and we are excited to hear her this year! She is inspirational!

    Reply

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