As soon as I started hearing about blogs I thought how cool but I am not a writer I can’t do that. One of my friends started a blog a few years ago and it is wonderful. But she is a writer so it reinforced my doubts. Then Twitter happened and I was engaged with some wonderful people, several of whom have blogs. These blogs are engaging, funny and informative, and still I thought, I can’t do that.
About 8 months ago my BFF decided to switch careers and start her own Independent Rep biz. We had a great time thinking about all that would be needed to get her name out and thus a blog was born. I had a great time helping design and write a few of the posts.
After 6 months helping my BFF my work as a door sales person got crazy busy and I had to step back but in the recesses of my mind my own blog still drifted. What did I have to offer? Did I care if anyone read it or was it more for me?
As far as what I have to offer well I have been in the Building Industry selling doors, frames and hardware for 16 years. I love doors. I love supplying them, I love walking through them to see what is on the other side, I like peeking around them. But what I like best is the proverbial doorway, the one where I have been standing on a threshold trying to take the next step. This will be a personal and business blog. I will be writing about my experiences, companies and customer service that impress me, and life.
I hope you drop by often, no need to knock because the door is always open.
Now, deep breath, I am stepping through the cracked door and becoming a blogger!
Congratulations, Ginny! I look forward to following your blog starting with this first great post and through all your successful years...Cheers!
ReplyDeleteWelcome aboard the blog-express. I'll read along, to be sure. Oh, and I'm still waiting for my portcullis.
ReplyDelete- Terry
Ginny,
ReplyDeleteYou just broke the barrier and could possibly on your way to a Pulitzer.
I will look forward to your next blog.
Hope it's soon.
Phil
Great first post, Ginny! Can't wait to read more about what's going on in your world of doors!
ReplyDeleteGood job, Ginny! I am working on taking that first step myself. Keep up the good work! Looking forward to getting to know you better through your blog.
ReplyDeleteBrenda Lynn
So would this officially then be the first comment? BTW -- I love doors too (just not as much as hardware :~)) and writing is only communication in, well, written form ... never let words stand in the way of what you are trying to say -- just say it.
ReplyDeletecheers! ~jb
Kudos, Ginny! Wishing you the best on your blogging journey. Enjoyed your posts today!
ReplyDelete~Paul Hamtil
I love this phrase:
ReplyDelete"I love doors. I love supplying them, I love walking through them to see what is on the other side, I like peeking around them. But what I like best is the proverbial doorway, the one where I have been standing on a threshold trying to take the next step."
Congratulations and welcome to the world of blogging! Have fun with it!
ReplyDelete- Lori
P.S. Thanks for listing my blog in your sidebar!!
Thanks for sharing this with me. I'll keep checking in to see how things are going for you and of course, if there's any way KBO can help grow your business, we're on board 100%.
ReplyDeleteLacey Owens
KBO Sales
Thanks so much Lacey! Everyone at KBO is great and I appreciate the great service and team work!
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