I don’t even remember what day it was, officially. I guess it was hardly official. I decided to incorporate on my own last year in July. In the year since, I’ve been reading, learning, sharing, writing, speaking and consulting. I’ve managed strategies, daily tactics, finances, clients, prospects, and press. I’ve discussed customer experience, social media, rude behavior, being a mom, the challenges of being on my own and the wonders of being part of a huge virtual community. More importantly, here’s what I’ve learned:
YOU, yes you, have been supportive, funny, demanding and awesomely honest with me this year, and I thank you for all of it.
- I feel lucky every day.
- I am better/worse at this than I expected. (This depends on the day!)
- My clients rock. I mean, really, truly rock in a way that I can connect with and support.
- I am not where I want to be, but I am further than I thought.
- This journey is worth the fight. The destination is now.
- Hip hop, jazz, neo-folk and classical music are the necessary fuel for my workday. And show tunes punctuate in all the right places (see title).
- Getting outside once a day is absolutely necessary, even with deadlines.
- When people tell me they don’t understand social media, I feel incredibly blessed to have created rich relationships through it.
- It gets better every day, although some days are better than others.
- A work in progress is a fine description – and one I plan on labeling me forever.
Thank you for sharing this journey with me, and thank you for all the tremendous support. Here’s to Year 2!
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8:52 AM on July 28th, 2010
Congratulations, Jeannie. I totally agree with you on the part about getting out once a day, it made me smile. A work in progress is what we are indeed.
9:10 AM on July 28th, 2010
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9:17 AM on July 28th, 2010
Thank you so much, Valeria! Really appreciate all your support throughout this first year.
10:09 AM on July 28th, 2010
Jeannie:
Congrats on Year 1! Work in progress is a label we all embrace. I’m so glad you are part of the “community”.
Brad
12:04 PM on July 28th, 2010
Haven’t spoken to you in a long time, but I always read your posts and they are always interesting and insightful! Glad you’re doing well.
12:09 PM on July 28th, 2010
Thanks, Niki! Great to hear from you.
12:25 PM on July 28th, 2010
Well done, Jeannie. Congratulations!
2:44 PM on July 28th, 2010
Congrats!!! I’m so with you on using music as “fuel”.
And I really look forward to celebrating your future successes. Keep going for it!
All the best,
Terry
2:45 PM on July 28th, 2010
Thanks, Heather!
2:46 PM on July 28th, 2010
Thanks so much, Terry! It’s been great having you as part of this year.
7:42 PM on July 28th, 2010
Hey this is fantastic! Congrats on year one and understanding that we don’t do this alone. The sign of strength is asking for help but understanding that we all need to add to the equation.
Oh, hang on. What is that? Could it be? Yes it is.
Jeannie kicking serious butt in year two and beyond! Go get ‘em, we’re right here in the stands cheering you on.
@knealemann
9:08 PM on July 28th, 2010
Kneale – You are the man. Thank you so much.
10:55 PM on July 28th, 2010
Congrats Jeannie. Looking forward to hearing about lots of future successes from you!
7:05 AM on July 29th, 2010
You’ve learned a lot in Year 1 – and a lot faster than I did! Congrats on this milestone, and it’s such a pleasure to be connected on this adventure!
8:13 AM on July 29th, 2010
Steve – you’ve been a tremendous mentor and friend this year, and it was truly a highlight of this year to finally meet in person. Thank you.
8:13 AM on July 29th, 2010
Thank you, Carol. I can’t wait to share more! You do so much for all entrepreneurs – thanks.
12:12 PM on July 29th, 2010
Congratulations, Jeannie! It was a pleasure to meet you on Twitter and it has been an even bigger pleasure to work with you! Here’s to even more success in your future.
@TabithaDunn
8:47 AM on July 28th, 2010
Congrats, Jeannie! RT @jeanniecw: 1 Year! I’m celebrating by thanking all of you for your awesome support. THANK YOU. http://bit.ly/dlJCCK
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8:48 AM on July 28th, 2010
congrats! RT @jeanniecw: 1 Year! I’m celebrating by thanking all of you for your awesome support. THANK YOU. http://bit.ly/dlJCCK
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8:48 AM on July 28th, 2010
congrats! RT @jeanniecw: 1 Year! I’m celebrating by thanking all of you for your awesome support. THANK YOU. http://bit.ly/dlJCCK
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9:13 AM on July 28th, 2010
Congrats, well done! RT @jeanniecw: 1 Year! I’m celebrating by thanking all of you for your awesome support. THANK YOU. http://bit.ly/dlJCCK
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2:24 PM on July 28th, 2010
Congrats Jeannie, many more years of growing! RT @jeanniecw: Hey #Sobcon pals…you were part of this. Thank you! http://bit.ly/dlJCCK
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2:41 PM on July 28th, 2010
Great attitude, Jeannie. Much success! RT @jeanniecw: Hey #Sobcon pals…you were part of this. Thank you! http://bit.ly/dlJCCK
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7:42 PM on July 28th, 2010
YES!! RT @jeanniecw: Hey #Sobcon pals…you were part of this. Thank you! http://bit.ly/dlJCCK
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12:47 AM on July 29th, 2010
Congrats Jeanne!! RT @jeanniecw: Hey #Sobcon pals…you were part of this. Thank you! http://bit.ly/dlJCCK
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