WI Food Drive - 10 bags
I search the internet, read books, scour magazine articles, hoping for some majical tip on how to (very) easily get my invention to market but no...as it appears, you DO have to do some major leg work. *Sigh*
It's kind of like losing weight...if you want to see results, you have to sweat. Not just one week of walking the treadmill but months and months of blood, sweat and tears (OK, a little dramatic but you get the picture).
I have a laundry list of steps I need to take to keep the ball rolling for the EM but the literal laundry is piling up and quite frankly, I am ready for a break from my EM.
However, as I was checking twitter (a very silly and self indulgent example of today's "me-isms" but a good tool for networking), I noticed that "entreprenette" was following me.
With a name like "entreprenette", I had to investigate and I'm happy I did! Sarah Shaw is in the business of helping inventors take their "big idea" from concept to reality and for an added bonus, she is an inventor herself.
After reading her story of the hard work it took to get her handbag line off the ground, I became re-inspired and ready to get back to work myself - without the luxury of a magic wand.
If you are looking for some help from an experienced entrepreneur or just want to read and inspiring story, visit www.entreprenette.com.
In addition to reviewing my "to do" list for the EM, I would like to give a special thanks to an amazing, uplifting and inspirational person that encourages me to "keep chasing the dream".
Thanks R.P!
I'm not sure how you find all of this info but thanks for looking out for us! If it was not for you, I would not have known about the Pitchmen audition in Las Vegas! I am going to check out Sarah's site now! Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteThank you Anonymous, that's sweet! :) Hope you find what you are looking for on Sarah's site! Any news from Pitchmen?
ReplyDeleteWhy is it so quiet?
ReplyDeleteHey Anonymous! That's what I was thinking!!! Anyone?
ReplyDeleteI bet they got a bunch of phone calls! No more talking!!!!
ReplyDeleteOk Ladies, if you got phone calls (yippee!), someone post under Anonymous that "The Call Came In. Hush, hush"! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm guessing that we're all feeling a bit "spent" right about now. No call...at least not for me. Waiting is the hardest part - and the waiting has been going on since June. Also, I've noticed that some of the fire has dissipated inside me after these long, long months since the initial pitch. I don't want to sound ungrateful, but I also don't like to set myself up for a big disappointment either...and the waiting game in-and-of itself is an easy way to do just that. I'll bet I'm not alone in these feelings - and that's why it is a bit quiet around here. #16
ReplyDeleteI totally understand and I know it's exhausting having to wait so long. Frustrating as well. You do have to wonder, what is the hold up?!?! However, I have spoken to several people in the business of producing shows and they do say that it can sometimes take this long to hammer out the details.
ReplyDeleteI am still waiting to hear from Pitchmen and originally we were to find out in Oct. but now they are saying late this year or early next year. *Sigh*
Right now I am going to focus on my favorite holiday, my family and friends...but if anyone feels the need to let off some steam, feel free to do it here! You can always be "Anonymous" - that's the beauty of it! :)
Tracy, you are a breath of fresh air - plain and simple. Thanks for reminding me that we are all playing the "waiting game" in one form or another. None of us are alone here. You are an exceptional woman, and it would be lovely to meet you in person one day. And you are so right - this week should be all about gratitude and this wonderful holiday. I think I'll put together another bag for the church! Thanks for the much-needed reminder. And Happy Thanksgiving! #16
ReplyDeleteThank you #16! If I ever need a pick-me-up, I'll read this post! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and let me know when you drop off the bag of food so I can add it to our total.
ReplyDeleteGood morning everyone! Ditto #16, thank you Tracy! I have not had a call as well. Happy Thanksgiving to all! #8
ReplyDeleteHappy Turkey Day Eve!!! I have not heard anything also. I have a huge favor to ask of all the women who are still waiting to hear back!!!! Could you please post under here as anonymous so we can count how many of us are left. I'm just wondering if it is the four of us left that got the executed contracts that are the only ones left. If you could does this for me it will help soooo much to see what is going on!!!!! Thank you!!!! Have a happy Thanksgiving! #3
ReplyDeleteSorry I was typing to fast!! If you could do this for me. #3
ReplyDelete#16 here...have not heard a peep in a few weeks! (Happy Thanksgiving to all!)
ReplyDeleteThank you guys!! It looks like it is the four of us still waiting to hear from them.
ReplyDeleteWhere are you at #9??? Are you still here? Have you gone MIA!!!
Is anyone else waiting?? #3