I started my blog about this time last year after some mild armtwisting from Dan Portnoy, Portnoy Media Group. Dan is the guy who helped me get my site from dream to reality. The journey has been amazing really. I’ve connected with great folks from near and far, and I am so very thankful!

On the Job Training (OTJ)
For the most part, I’ve relied on OTJ. At first, it was very intimidating to go to the WordPress dashboard and ponder what to write, how often and how to engage readers by selecting relevant topics. You may know how I feel.

I’ve been reading great blogs by Liz and Chris and Jon and Mike and many others. I’ve learned more than I ever thought possible, and I’ve just barely scratched the surface. So this year, I’m going to SobCon09 and I can’t wait! SobCon is billed as the Biz School for Bloggers.

Maybe you’ve recently started a blog, or are thinking of doing so. It’s not too late to sign up to attend! You can do that here.

Want to Learn More about Blogging But Can’t Go?
Maybe you’d really like to learn more about blogging. You’re thinking of starting your own blog to get visibility for your business. Or you’ve just been told that you’re in charge implementing a blog for your company or organization and you don’t have a clue where to start. Or maybe, you’re like me and you’re already blogging, want to learn more but your schedule is already booked for that time or this isn’t in the budget.

Be a Sponsor
Whatever the case, you might consider being a “CultureSmith Goes to SobCon” sponsor. As a sponsor, you’ll receive:

  • Daily highlights during the conference (via email or Facebook message)
  • Post-conference written overview (I take great notes!)
  • Post-conference 1-hour briefing (phone or in person)

If any of that sounds intriguing to you, let’s talk!

Blogging, attending SobCon09 and seeking sponsors. All three have required huge leaps of faith for me. But I’m ready to go to the next level. Are you?

What are you doing to learn more about blogging (or your own industry)? Are you intentional about learning? If so, where and how? From whom? And who do you know that could benefit from attending SobCon or being a “CultureSmith goes to SobCon” sponsor?