By: ginidietrich
@jonbuscall I LOVE being virtual! It’s been nearly four months and I’m mad we didn’t do this sooner. It’s been a little bit challenging, from the perspective of coaching and mentoring my team. But...
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By: ginidietrich
@3HatsComm And somehow I missed your comment. I’ll blame @Marcus_Sheridan too!
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[...] run and market our businesses. In her blog, Gini has spoken with ruthless honesty about some of the challenges she’s faced in her [...]
View ArticleBy: Pros and Cons of a Virtual Office | Spin Sucks
[...] decided to go completely virtual, giving people the opportunity to work from home, save on commute time, and be more productive with [...]
View ArticleBy: My 100 Favorite Posts of 2012
[...] Welcome to the New Year! – A lot of people were stunned to find out that Gini Dietrich’s SpinSucks had been on the [...]
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[...] was a terrible year for us. I really thought we’d have to shutter the doors. They say strength comes from crisis and, though it didn’t feel that way at the time, it [...]
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[…] week I had dinner with Ken Jacobs who said to me, “I was shocked to see you almost went out of business last year. What […]
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[…] decided to go completely virtual, giving people the opportunity to work from home, save on commute time, and be more productive with […]
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[…] And I wasn’t taking a paycheck. […]
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Yes I feel the same about 2012. It’s all upwards from here. Thanks for sharing your experience.
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@allenmireles You are going to kill it this year. I know of some of your plans and I just know it’s going to happen.
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@debdobson62 You definitely had a rough 2011. We’re all going to kick it this year!
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You were dealt a rough hand, played to win, and 2012 will be your year! Thank you for sharing!
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@ensino I think it can get worse, but we can plan for the things we can control. And growing a business is something we can control.
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@rhonda hurwitz You’re welcome! I look forward to seeing you have more success this year!
View ArticleBy: bdorman264
Yikes, and I mean yikes. If it doesn’t kill you, it will make you stronger, right? I don’t envy you as that is not a pleasant way to grow strong. As a board of director at LUI, I knew who was going to...
View ArticleBy: martinwaxman
I’m with you – it’s going to be a great year! I think people underestimated the impact the economy had on us fiscally and psychologically… but here we are – optimistic and ready for new challenges. I...
View ArticleBy: joelfortner03
Happy New Year, Gini! I never knew the scope of the pains you all dealt with. My hats off to you on leading through it all. Best of luck…..err…….intention on a great 2012!
View ArticleBy: kevinfawley
Gin, you are one badass chick. If there was anyone I’d NEVER bet against it’d be you. Nothing but big things in 2012. I’ve always got your back. Kev
View ArticleBy: lauraclick
@ginidietrich I think we sometimes need failure or stumbling blocks to better appreciate the successes. It sucks when you’re going through the rough stuff, but it feels pretty darn awesome once you’ve...
View ArticleBy: EdenSpodek
@ginidietrich Thanks! So I hear, so excited you thinking of making the trip back to @PodCampToronto again this year. Rumour (aka Rumor) has it we may be seeing more of each other in 2012 too.
View ArticleBy: Brent@Echelonseo.com
Hey Gini Thanks for sharing. Your story, industry leadership and perseverance are inspirational to all of us out here trying to keep things going. Cheers and all the best in 2012!
View ArticleBy: 2011 Social Media PR Woman Of The Year | Soulati - 'TUDE!
[…] we hit the streets to find a bench to do Gini’s first guest video post (with moi, ahem) which we had to repeat and giggle through. It was after […]
View ArticleBy: MSchechter
Well I think you know how I feel about your 2012, so I wont reiterate. I have to say you do a damn impressive job of not letting us see you sweat. Looking forward to seeing all of your damn hard work...
View ArticleBy: MarkCRobins
Gini your success is only exceeded by your generosity to your peers. I for one thank you for simply being you!
View ArticleBy: Collectual
Sounds like the new year has already started to sparkle! Congrats on your recognition as 2011 Social Media PR Woman Of The Year!
View ArticleBy: Marcus_Sheridan
I know I’m the latest guy here, but I hope you know there is no bigger cheerleader for your success in 2012 than me. I think you’re an amazing person Gini, and can’t wait to see the magic happen. Marcus
View ArticleBy: DianaStrinatiBaur
Gini, I have to say — when I read this, one thought came to mind – and that was *grace under pressure* . What you’ve survived in the last few years is the stuff that can break the spirit to the point...
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Gini, thank you for sharing the story of last year. The first half of the year was very tough for me but I’ve learned that being Lean is a good approach to take and really embraced having a virtual...
View ArticleBy: HowieSPM
I was still Vermont so missed this SORRY! You are so like me Gini in that you have a lot of self confidence in who you are and share things that most people would not. I mean anyone who read my...
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By: 3HatsComm
Somehow I missed this, blame @Marcus_Sheridan for bringing me late to the party. We needs to talk. This is yet another reason my resolutions post is a weeeeeee bit tardy: I could write something VERY...
View ArticleBy: ginidietrich
I was just revisiting this to see how we’re doing against it and I see a bunch of comments I never responded to. I’m so sorry! On my way to do that now.
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@bdorman264 Somehow I missed this when you wrote it. Shame on me! I was revisiting the blog post to see how we’re doing against it. Are you killing it, now that we’re nearing the end of Q1?
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@martinwaxman I know you guys have a seen a big uptick in new client business, too. It’s fun working like this again!
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@JoelFortner We’re nearing the end of Q1 and we’re killing it. How is the year starting off for you??
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@Brent@Echelonseo.com We’ve seen a big shift in companies outsourcing their marketing needs again. I hope you’re seeing the same.
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@MSchechter I’m not a complainer (unless I”m overly tired, but I keep that inside my house) so no one will ever see me sweat. But I have zero problem talking about it later, if it offers lessons...
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@Marcus_Sheridan I’m ashamed I missed this earlier this year. Thank you, Marcus!
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@DianaStrinatiBaur Oh don’t get me wrong. It broke my spirit. Last summer I didn’t know if *I* was going to make it. I was really considering packing up my family and moving to the mountains of...
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