tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post704354317976599288..comments2023-06-20T11:51:43.601-04:00Comments on Product X: WI...Mom Inc...QuestionsTracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15881554072218138888noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-79916734016297623752009-10-21T23:44:02.381-04:002009-10-21T23:44:02.381-04:00SORRY ANONYMOUS!!! I've been seriously swamped...SORRY ANONYMOUS!!! I've been seriously swamped with my photography business! This is our busiest time of year for wedding photography and I'm holding on for dear life! :)<br /><br />I did reply back. I hope you got it! Let me know if I need to resend my response.<br /><br />Thanks!The Posh Pod Baby Slinghttp://www.poshpodsling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-35166540613231327812009-10-13T13:46:38.010-04:002009-10-13T13:46:38.010-04:00Hi Rachel,
Just curious about what the Posh Pod Sl...Hi Rachel,<br />Just curious about what the Posh Pod Sling is. I left you a message on your blog but have not heard anything?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-54278550239857546292009-10-11T23:18:54.810-04:002009-10-11T23:18:54.810-04:00Love you guys! I'm sitting here smiling at th...Love you guys! I'm sitting here smiling at the banter that has gone on here. What I conclude is that nerves are getting the better of many of us. Kind of reminds me of pajama parties when I was a kid where some of the girls got tired and cranky, fought, and sides were taken. In the morning, all was forgotten. Good night, sleep tight chickies!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-13128087236558855042009-10-11T20:37:01.595-04:002009-10-11T20:37:01.595-04:00Keeping positive even during difficult times of re...Keeping positive even during difficult times of re-direction is always the best approach. <br /><br />Assuming things is just not the way to go.<br /><br />Continue supporting eachother and honestly being happy for others says much about one's character. <br /><br />Two negatives only make a postive in algebra, and don't you forget it! <br /><br />There's much to say about the Golden Rule. :o)!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-45343626890731052009-10-11T20:02:28.274-04:002009-10-11T20:02:28.274-04:00Hi Everyone!
Wow, thank you all soooo much for the...Hi Everyone!<br />Wow, thank you all soooo much for the kind words about this blog and myself! <br />Life is evolving and many, many wonderful things have come out of auditioning for WI. Not just for me, but for several of you WI posting here (even if you don't know it yet)!<br />One prime example is Womentorz!<br />Let's put this post to bed and start a positive work week by checking in tomorrow and seeing if I have anything witty to write about!<br />Oh, the pressure! :)<br />Much love,<br />TracyTracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15881554072218138888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-58692262841834013302009-10-11T19:16:30.870-04:002009-10-11T19:16:30.870-04:00Dear "Anonymous:
Please accept my apologies....Dear "Anonymous:<br /><br />Please accept my apologies. My psychic abilities were not able to detect that among the many "anonymous" posters here, you were merely commenting back to yourself.<br /><br />It's all in the approach Master Grasshopper. :)<br /><br />Respectfully, I am <br /><br />Seriously laid back.Jen C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18150350049387038955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-86952970715819143972009-10-11T18:52:33.795-04:002009-10-11T18:52:33.795-04:00The grasshopper comment was not intended for a spe...The grasshopper comment was not intended for a specific person or I would have said so!!!!!!! J ust thought I would add something constructive yet lighthearted thAt has helped me when I just cant take it anymore. Geez people relax a little!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-6711763560269379162009-10-11T17:53:12.542-04:002009-10-11T17:53:12.542-04:00Well, I hope we're all breathing through our n...Well, I hope we're all breathing through our noses now? Good grief! Okay, so one of the Anonymous' (at 11:10) I owe a "point taken" to, but it's getting tough to keep you all straight!<br /><br />I must say I cannot wait to see what this show ends up being and I truly do wish all of you with contracts in hand the best! <br /><br />I will add that probably the posts between "Master" and "Grasshopper" are teetering close to being snarky - which is really ironic considering the message you are seemingly trying to get across to Lisa...It is easier to snicker safely behind "Anonymous" - again - wishing you only the best! <br /><br />LISA, Womentorz is offering women inventors exactly like you a way to sell your product directly to the consumer thereby eliminating the cost and dependency of retail distribution. Think of Womentorz as an e-commerce site which falls in between the artsy-craftsy Etsy and the giant Amazon. We want you to see the most profit possible. Membership on Womentorz means that your product will not be thrown in with thousands of others hoping to be found. We will be proactively marketing and showcasing each inventor. We are inventors ourselves - which is exactly why Melinda Knight came up with this idea.<br /><br />Here is a perfect example of what I am talking about. This is an excerpt from an e-mail received three days ago from Wendy, creator of ID Link. Her product is now being showcased as part of our pre-launch campaign and will be sold on Womentorz when we launch November 1:<br /><br />"The option of using the Womentorz site and getting rid of our website is something I am indeed considering. My sister and I feel we do have an important product, but we don’t have the means to get it out there. We both have teenagers, my sister is a school teacher and I have my own medical transcription business. Consequently we don’t get to concentrate on our brilliant entrepreneurial endeavors as much as we would love to. Ironically, I happened upon your site while searching for follow up information as to the Kelly Ripa Women Inventor contest which my sister and I had entered via a video submission (albeit a pathetic video more suitable for an episode of when animals attack as we enlisted the aid of one of my cats for demo purposes). Maybe being turned down in that contest is the key to success… "<br /><br />TRACY - I will echo Mel's sentiments whenI say thank you again for this place you have created for us all to share our experiences. We do appreciate being able to communicate openly and connect with one another here! Just want you to know it's appreciated! And...when will we be showcasing the EM? I won't give up! Did you know that if you sell on Womentorz you can have a video clip with your product :) :) :)...<br /><br />Take care ladies...Jen C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18150350049387038955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-30499800035113884412009-10-11T17:22:15.031-04:002009-10-11T17:22:15.031-04:00Hi Lisa-
Thank you so much for telling your story....Hi Lisa-<br />Thank you so much for telling your story. Jen and I are partners with Womentorz and have formed this opportunity for women inventors after our experience with the Milojo casting call in Chicago. You can see our blog at www.womentorz.blogspot.com, which showcases women inventors, chronicles our progress with the eccomerce site as well as provides valuable information to succeed in the inventor world. It would be so great to chat with you. Feel free to contact Jen at jcannon@womentorz.com as well as myself at mknight@womentorz.com any time. You can also follow us on facebook and twitter. We look forward to hearing from all women inventors interested in learning more. We also have a brochure with more information that we would be happy to send to you via email once we hear from you. We thank Tracy for providing this exciting and therapeutic forum!!! <br /><br />Melinda Knight<br /><br />PS. We will be having a launch party in Seattle on November 21st. Let us know if you're interested in attending!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00375269989675299150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-63342842383217810892009-10-11T16:30:36.008-04:002009-10-11T16:30:36.008-04:00OK, The main reason I was sad, is because shortly ...OK, The main reason I was sad, is because shortly before the TLC show was announced, I sent two original sets of Bag Bundles to Kelly Ripa directly. For some silly reason, I thought perhaps that prompted her to do the TLC show, that she may have thought, "Wow, if she can do this, I wonder what other women can do." Others probably send her things all of the time-I wasn't thinking. <br /><br />I am not hateful. I did not expect the video to run with...it would have been nice...even a courtesy reply would have been kind. My friend I met at PitchMen in Vegas (who also tried out for TLC) has her PitchMen video on her web site.I was hoping for the same from TLC or PitchMen for YouTube or my web site. <br /><br />Holy Crow (that was so cute)-$100k on research and development, design, prototype, patent attorney, draftsman, provisional patent, then non-provisional, pre-production run, tweaking design multiple times, more pre-production samples,market analysis,two manufacturing runs, hook and hanger creation, card holder creation, trips to visit with engineers & manufacturers, trips to do shows. <br /><br />I wish I would not have left any of you on a sour note. If anyone knew me, you would know I am a very positive person in all aspects of my life and am very forgiving.<br /><br />Re: Womentorz.com, Jen C. I looked at your site and am unclear as to what exactly is available from you. Please send me anything you want...I explore every single possibility presented always.<br /><br />Thanks to all of you for your input. This is part of the healing process. I have always been in Finance...I know nothing about Retail. Next show I don't get picked for, I will keep my yap shut. :)<br /><br />Lisa w Bag BundleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-51433433846587950382009-10-11T15:41:25.368-04:002009-10-11T15:41:25.368-04:00No Lisa did not get a contract.No Lisa did not get a contract.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-66349407677269903602009-10-11T15:31:54.592-04:002009-10-11T15:31:54.592-04:00Milojo has already gotten in touch with a few rega...Milojo has already gotten in touch with a few regarding callbacks. The meetings are in person and they'll be others contacted as well. FYI... I am not an employee of Milojo, Discovery, or TLC.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-70320442825076977412009-10-11T12:41:06.683-04:002009-10-11T12:41:06.683-04:00Hello all,
I'm a little confused does anyone k...Hello all,<br />I'm a little confused does anyone know if Lisa got a contract??? If she did then Anonymous #3 said that people with contract are still in the running.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-78622151091651039292009-10-11T11:47:07.476-04:002009-10-11T11:47:07.476-04:00I agree with Rachel,"We need to support each...I agree with Rachel,"We need to support each other, listen, encourage and praise each other! Is Lisa really doing that for all the girls who got a contract? We've all had our share of disappointments but I feel she just showed us her true colors. <br /><br />Tracy, You are a perfect example of how we all should live our lives. Don't let anyone or anything stop you.<br /><br />No one ever said she didn't have a great product. I am also sure the LORD has a different path for her. How can she find your true path when she carries so much hate? I wouldn't want to work with her. <br /><br />Lisa, I hope you find a way to lighten your heart, forgive and move on.<br /><br />GOD Bless!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-49050450877010329572009-10-11T11:10:34.453-04:002009-10-11T11:10:34.453-04:00MASTER,
Wise words...
GRASSHOPPERMASTER,<br />Wise words... <br />GRASSHOPPERAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-82705372324713115622009-10-11T09:44:45.803-04:002009-10-11T09:44:45.803-04:00p.s. Did I mention that Bevery Clark Diamonds wil...p.s. Did I mention that Bevery Clark Diamonds will be advertising on Womentorz? She has created a wedding accessory empire and wrote a #1 best selling book "Planning A Wedding To Remember" which is currently in it's seventh edition. She will be providing a code exclusively for anyone visiting her site through Womentorz to receive an additional 10% off their aleady discounted prices!Jen C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18150350049387038955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-62251940341596878092009-10-11T09:39:34.205-04:002009-10-11T09:39:34.205-04:00Thank you Rachel for saying it best! When it come...Thank you Rachel for saying it best! When it comes down to it we are all just people here with human emotions (and we're women, so add that in :). It is not for us to judge Lisa's feelings! This is a place to LISTEN FOR each other and provide support. <br /><br />With that said - LISA - YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL PRODUCT! I can imagine the disappointment you are feeling and I hope that you are able to look ahead and see the future success of Bag Bundle.<br /><br />Have you considered membership on Womentorz.com? We are preparing to launch November 1 and are currently seeking fabulous inventions like yours to showcase in our pre-launch campaign!<br /><br />Feel free to e-mail me directly at jcannon@womentorz.com and I will send you our media kit with all of the info!<br /><br />LADIES! This has been such an incredible journey! I can't believe all that has happened from a less than 24 hour whirlwind trip to Chicago in July! Let's not taint it with negativity--<br /><br />Onward and upward - PEACE!<br /><br />JenJen C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18150350049387038955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-8484226912333512262009-10-11T02:21:49.723-04:002009-10-11T02:21:49.723-04:00Just an outsider looking in... (no contract, or re...Just an outsider looking in... (no contract, or responses from my last Milojo email 3 mos. ago), but the tone here is less than kind. Lisa is hurting. Regardless of why, she's hurting. Regardless of whether you think she should or shouldn't be... SHE IS. We've all been there. Things didn't work out like she wanted, whether it was a good or bad thing for her, it didn't work out. She has a right to feel however she wants. After all, she said she was venting. I don't know about ya'll, but my vents aren't always perfectly logical, reasonable, or understandable to anyone but myself! <br /><br />We need to support each other, listen, encourage, and praise each other. If we can't, then I don't want to come here any more. <br /><br />Lisa, I'm sorry about what happened. I have felt the same way. My invention is at a stand still right now and I don't even see an opportunity to get moving on it again anytime soon. I'm facing disappointment because of that and because I didn't make the show either.<br /><br />But, we all have different paths. "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."<br />Jeremiah 29:10-12 <br /><br />Let's stick together and love on each other! <br /><br />RachelThe Posh Pod Slinghttp://www.poshpodsling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-12755719756074470712009-10-10T22:03:08.838-04:002009-10-10T22:03:08.838-04:00Holy Crow Lisa,
How in the world do you have 100K ...Holy Crow Lisa,<br />How in the world do you have 100K in your idea?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-37529810798456157392009-10-10T21:38:14.061-04:002009-10-10T21:38:14.061-04:00GRASSHOPPER,
YOUR ABILITY TO HANDLE FRUSTRATION I...GRASSHOPPER,<br /><br />YOUR ABILITY TO HANDLE FRUSTRATION IS DIRECTLY LINKED TO YOUR SUCCESS!!!!!!<br /><br />THE MASTERAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-61056425672821475282009-10-10T20:28:14.477-04:002009-10-10T20:28:14.477-04:00Lisa,
You really didn't think you had the rig...Lisa, <br />You really didn't think you had the right to get your videos back, did you? They aren't your property. It was all part of the papers we signed. Remember?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-30295871308852472982009-10-10T20:16:30.539-04:002009-10-10T20:16:30.539-04:00Lisa,
First of all nothing changes the fact that y...Lisa,<br />First of all nothing changes the fact that you have a VERY useful and great product.<br />Second,eventhough your product wasn't exactly what TLC and HSN were looking for, you still have a viable product that you can sell. What if there wasn't a MOM Inc casting call? I mean come on, you can't possibly know what people they have seen at HSN that may have a simular product!!!!!!What if that's what put you out of the running. Maybe thay wanted products at different stages and they just had so many that they couldn't fit yours in( we know they were overwhelmed with them). I know your heartbroken, I felt like someone punched me in the stomach for about three days. I did end up getting a contract in the second round but I am stuck in a holding pattern and may still not make it. Yes, you should grieve, but be happy in the fact that you can still make a lot of money $$$$$$$$$ with your product. My favorite quote from Anthony Robbins is "LIFE WILL PAY ANY PRICE YOU ASK OF IT". Absolutely take massive action, I mean massive and very soon you won't need their validation. Like I said, you do not know what they were looking for so just go full steam ahead and don't look back sister!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <br />L.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-58344166222345167522009-10-10T19:16:43.409-04:002009-10-10T19:16:43.409-04:00My casting call was in Chicago and my invention is...My casting call was in Chicago and my invention is not shelf ready and truly is a prototype.I did receive a contract as well and I am in the holding pattern as well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-60898445784363170242009-10-10T19:00:18.234-04:002009-10-10T19:00:18.234-04:00Bag Bundle,
If your company can sell 1.2 billion ...Bag Bundle,<br /> If your company can sell 1.2 billion dollars a year, why would you be so pissed off at the show? Frankly, I can't understand why you would even go that route. Do you really need a TV show?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-15548997227072412442009-10-10T16:32:22.020-04:002009-10-10T16:32:22.020-04:00Lisa, I am so sorry for your heartbreak - I know i...Lisa, I am so sorry for your heartbreak - I know it has not been easy but I give you so much credit for trying.<br />Thank you for taking the time to express yourself here! Please keep us updated on your progress going forward!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15881554072218138888noreply@blogger.com