Why I Love Jody — and the I_Blog Conference
***Update: Jody created my own coupon code (I’ve never had my own coupon code!) if you register for the I_Blog Conference! Get $20 off with the code FOP (friend of Paula)! Thanks, Jody!!***
If it weren’t for Jody Halsted, I wouldn’t still be blogging.
I know myself too well. Without the support, guidance, and education I’ve received from Jody over the past 2 1/2 years, I know I would’ve gotten too busy or too frustrated, too discouraged or too overwhelmed. My blog would’ve followed along the path of so many other things in my life: started with a bang and then fizzled out.
She’s my biggest cheerleader, and she’s also a good-enough friend to tell me when I’m not doing something I should be, or when I’m doing something I shouldn’t. She’s the Felix to my Oscar.
That’s why when she decided last year that she was just going to put together a little blogging conference, I knew it was going to be great. That’s just how she does everything. And I was even more impressed than I had prepared to be.
Here’s the deal—she knows what she’s doing. She knows social media, and she knows people. She knows what people want to hear, and she knows what’s a waste of time. She knows how to put together a lineup that includes something for everyone—or everything for everyone, as most of last year’s attendees would agree.
I_Blog 2010 is looking to be even better than last year. She has booked some national experts in social media who will not only help you where you’re at, whether you’re a beginner or growing a business, but they’ll also chat with you over cocktails or breakfast. They’re great people.
So you’ll definitely be getting your money’s worth by attending the sessions. But Jody also knows how to create a destination event for people, being the travel writer she is, and the Hotel Pattee does not disappoint. The themed rooms are gorgeous and eclectic. The bowling lanes in the basement of the hotel make for a fun happy hour, and the food is amazing.
I highly recommend attending I_Blog Conference this November. Register now to make sure you get in. Part of the appeal is the intimate size of the conference!
If you’ve ever considered blogging or just want to learn more about social media, I’m telling you — you won’t want to miss this event.
Wow, Paula… I may be blushing a bit as I sit here alone. Thank you for all your support and help!
You didn’t mention that you are actually leading a session… so I will. Paula is leading the Overcoming Writer’s Block session. She was chosen to lead the session because she had a nasty case of writers block last year and broke through it with this amazing post: http://boogersandburps.com/mark-twain-on-blogging/to-blog/. By following what she knew and adding in her incredible sense of humor Paula wrote what I consider one of the best posts I’ve read anywhere. She is a modern Erma Bombeck.
Here is Paula’s link again, for you to register: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/701079949/IBlogAffiliate/397455851. Type FOP (as in friend of Paula) in the discount box to receive $20 off a full conference pass!
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I completely concur. Jody and I_Blog bring together all that blogging is: community and learning. I can’t wait to attend again this year! I look forward to seeing you again. 🙂
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