Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Wplus9 Q&A: How Did Wplus9 Start?

I've got another Q&A video for the questions that you all have submitted recently via comments, email, Twitter and Facebook today!

Today's video answers a question from Jamie and Shane about how/why I started Wplus9.

"I'd love to know more about how you started your business."

I chose to focus less on the technicalities of starting a business and more on the why and my personal reasons for starting Wplus9.

Watch above or in HD at YouTube

Today is also my oldest's 12th birthday. Jason had to travel, and I thought I'd share a little something he put together to help him celebrate even though he couldn't be with him today. It's a great idea for those of you that have loved ones away or if you have to be away during a special time.

Watch above or in HD at YouTube

Thanks for stopping by! I'll have more of the Q&A videos up soon!

19 comments:

  1. Now I'm all teary eyed, Dawn! I knew bits and pieces of how WPlus9 came to be, but it was nice to hear the full story! So proud of all you have accomplished and have loved all the times we've been able to work together! <3

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  2. So great know about WPLUS9 more!! I wish Jason was in Delhi instead of Mumbai...then I could have celebrated Hunter's b'day with him too!!!!
    Happy Birthday, Hunter!!

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  3. Interesting, inspiring and moving - loved watching your video and learning more about WPLUS9

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  4. Loved hearing about how you started! So happy for all of your success!!

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  5. Hi Dawn..felt like I got to know you better now...you are so sweet...loved your story about how Wplus9 started ...so happy you have this succes!
    LOVE what you design.......wished the shipping costs to the Netherlands where less high.......
    Happy B-day to Hunter!

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  6. Love this Dawn!! So raw & real...and why I LOVE YOU!!! I still remember your face when I invited you to the Stampin' Up party...look how far you've come! So proud of you girly!!! XOXOXOXO

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  7. LOVED this, girl! It was so fun to see you face to face and get to know the story behind Wplus9. Your father would be so proud! And the video your hubby made for Hunter is priceless! TFS! Happy birthday, Hunter!

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  8. Loved the videos Dawn! It was great to learn how your wonderful company came about. Your products are wonderful and you are so sweet. Wishing you even more success!

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  9. Loved hearing your story Dawn! I have to admit that your husband's birthday video brought tears to my eyes...I am a little biased as I am Indian! :) That was a brilliant idea and loved the song in the background. Wishing Hunter many happy returns of the day! Hope he gets to visit India one day...

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  10. THANKS for sharing!! =) I LOVED hearing your touching story and I agree I'm sure your father would be SO PROUD of you!! Keep up the AMAZING work!!
    Also, what an AWESOME video made by your husband!! I'm 5 months preg. and it made me cry!! =) What a GREAT memory for Hunter to have and it was made with such thought and LOVE!! THANKS for sharing and I hope Hunter has a FABULOUS 12th Birthday!! =)

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  11. Beautiful story--thanks for sharing this bit of history with us! Bet your father would be proud and happy that you created such a successful business where you can share your talents with so many people. I'm sure your customers feel the same! Loved your hubby's video too!

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  12. Thank you for sharing your story! I know your Dad would be so very proud of you. How could he not be? You went after your dreams. Isn't that what every parent wants their child to do?!!!

    Your husbands video made my cry. What a sweet and very special gift for Hunter. I am amazed at how willing others were to get on camera to wish him a happy birthday too.

    Have a great day Dawn!

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  13. I too loved hearing some of the back story to how you got started and took the plunge! I think it is cool you are following your dream and walking in your Dad's footsteps as well. cherry

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  14. hi Dawn, thank you so much for sharing with us all how wplus9 started :) and that you had a wonderful Dad who would be so proud of you following your passion of creating :) I lost my Dad just over 3 years ago so I know how you feel :( every blessing and look forward to seeing all new releases and projects, your products are top quality and its fab you are supplying a UK company (Make the day special) hugzz xx

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  15. I really enjoyed your video, Dawn. It allowed me to learn a lot more about you and WPlus9 as a stamp company. Thank you for being so honest and sincere. I think your dad would be so proud of you for following your dream and for being so successful as a small business owner. Your stamps are fabulous and the customer service is beyond compare. I will do all that I can to spread the word. Also really enjoyed the video your husband made for your son Hunter - how very special and unique!! Hope he had a fab birthday, and wishing you much continued success.

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  16. Dawn! YOU are soooooo adorable! I LOVED hearing YOU share all of this. Your dad IS proud of you, of THAT I am certain. What a fantastic way to honor his life! There is a reason you are SUCH a force and I'm certain of the apple and the tree connection, based on your video - TRULY touching! I'm SO honored to KNOW you and, equally, to be designing for you during this journey. I feel SO fortunate to have met you trough the crazy/wonderful blog world and hope to make it "real" one day soon! Looking forward to the NEXT release and simply ALL that you inspire us to do with your brilliant creations and materials! Thanks, AGAIN, for sharing!

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  17. Fabulous video, Dawn. It was so interesting hearing the background of WPlus9. Your dad would be so proud of you for following your dream and for your success as a small business owner. I wish you much continued success. Your stamps and customer service are excellent, and I will do my best to spread the word. Also, the video your husband did for Hunter's birthday was so special and unique. Something your son will treasure forever.

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  18. I applaud you for opening yourself up like this! It was so enlightening to hear how it all got started.... You left out one thing I've been wondering from the very beginning... What does "W plus 9" mean?

    ps, May the Lord bless me with the vibrance and fresh face that you're sporting when my oldest is 12! Lookin' good girl! Hope Hunter had a great bday.

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  19. Dawn this is amazing! I loved hearing more about WPlus9. I'm sure your father is absolutely proud of you. And the video your husband didfor Hunter was soooo special! Happy Birthday Hunter! :)

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