I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, you guys… you rock. Thank you again for all of your kind words on my initial Alt reactions last week.
It was so good to hear I’m not alone. But now I think we all can agree that it’s time to take a little action. Here are my top six useable takeaways from Alt Summit 2014…
First and foremost — this is the most supportive, wonderful, humble and amazing community out there. Give to it, and it will give twice as much in return. You all are incredible and I am thankful for you every single day.
Always say thank you, always follow up, and never forget where you came from. But also, never sell yourself short. Learn to own your accomplishments and talk yourself up.
You’ll be happier, and so will your readers. When you write about something you just feel so-so about, they can see through your bs.
You might be surprised how close you get.
Think about the way you respond emotionally to certain things (think Lisa Frank stickers), and recognize others immediately (Disney font). Now think of your own brand this way. When you share your own emotional connections and nostalgia, chances are someone else out there will feel the same.
Taking the next step is easier than it might seem. Sometimes you just have to think of things a little more simply.
If you really feel like you need to hire additional help, for example, but you can’t afford it, think about hiring interns. They’ll gain valuable experience, and you’ll have an extra hand or two to take things on.
