SOBCon08 Devoured; SOBCon09 in the Oven
May 5, 2008
Thank you, thank you, thank you for attending and supporting the SOBCon08 business school for bloggers.
SOBCon09 is already being planned. Send us your feedback and your ideas or leave a comment right here.
7 Precious Responses by SOBCon08 Participants:
“The subtitle of the conference should have been ‘Hugfest 2008′. [...] This will be one of my enduring take aways and I am deadly serious. [...] One thing is for sure. You have to make SOBCon09.” - Chris Garrett
“It’s been quite a weekend, by any measure of meaningfulness. [...] So, what am I going to do with this information? I’m going to concentrate on my readers more and stop trying to drive traffic as a primary goal. If I take care of them, they will take care of the rest.” - Jesse Petersen
“People, if you’re not here, you are missing out big. I’m so, so serious about this. SOBCon is one of the least expensive and most valuable conferences I have attended to date.” - Kristen King
“One of the big themes I picked up from the event is the importance of community. I used to think it was conversation that was important, but there’s a difference between the two. Trust develops among a community.” - Matthew Murphy
“The session Saturday was so packed full of ideas that inspired me and lightbulb moments that my brain was numb by the close of the session.” - Chris Brown
“My head is so overstuffed with ideas that I couldn’t possibly write them all down.” - Sonia Simone
“After all, in the blogosphere, it really does boil down to people.” - Timothy L. Johnson
And on that note …
SOBCon08 Photos - Business is About People
More SOCon08 images here.
Once again, thanks to all who helped make SOBCon08 an unforgettable professional and personal experience!
What did you think of SOBCon08? What lessons did you take home?
SOBCon08 Day 2: Gems from the SOBCon Treasure Chest, Afternoon Edition
May 3, 2008
SOBCon08 Day 2 rolls on. The afternoon sessions were as wonderful as the AM sessions.
I took 5,613 words of notes. Here are 50 of the most precious.
Let your content be an ambassador for what you do. - Chris Garrett
Own a space, not just a channel. - David Bullock
Businesses are full of people. - Chris Brogan
Don’t sell people what they need - sell them what they want, because if they want it, they’ll need it. - Liz Strauss
You get what you give. Give more of you. - Wendy Piersall
What was your favorite quote or thought from SOBCon08 today? What did you think of the speakers? What will you do differently because of what you learned here?
SOBCon08 Day 2: Gems from the SOBCon Treasure Chest, Morning Edition
May 3, 2008
We’re just finishing lunch and SOBCon08 has already been overwhelmingly successful. Some gems so far (thoughts from my memory, not exact quotes):
Write down your personal mission statement - something you could say in 12 words or less if somebody held a gun to your head. - Anita Bruzzese
A subscriber who is not interested in buying something is not good for your business. - Brian Clark
What’s your promise? Who’s going to love what you do? - Lorelle VanFossen
More to come.
SOBCon08 Day 1 Recap: Nature Smiled, Bloggers Rocked the Boat
May 2, 2008
Today was awesome.
SOBCon08 kicked off in grand style tonight as dozens of bloggers and entrepreneurs enjoyed a cruise on the “Summer of George,” which floated us all through a brief downpour on the Chicago River and into the clear, windy night on Lake Michigan.
Christine Kane sang beautifully (while playing the guitar … and keeping her balance!).
Liz Strauss moved us with her masterful words.
The food, drink and conversation warmed our hearts.
Open Comment Night was never flashier, funner or more unforgettable.
Follow the SOBCon08 Flickr pool to see photos and videos from the conference.
Thank you to all our sponsors and organizers for putting together a night to remember.
On to a great day of learning and masterminding tomorrow!
What did you think of SOBCon Day 1? Who did you meet? How did you like the atmosphere?
SOBCon08 is Here
May 2, 2008
It’s SOBCon time!
Welcome to SOBCon08, a business blogging conference like no other.
The blogger conference runs from today through Sunday.
Dear Mother Nature, please be nice to our event! 
