The opening statement makes me squirm too – you (and most people here) clearly get it – they are on the “build relationships” bandwagon – and value the importance in those relationships as it results to being profitable. But there are many who still don’t get it, or don’t really care. Eventually, maybe not today or tomorrow, it will come back to bite them in the ass.

Look at a company like Starbucks – love them or hate them – they have it down. They’ve catered to exactly what we, as consumers want. AN EXPERIENCE. We don’t want any old cup of coffee – we want to hold that red cup, we want to hear the acoustic rock playing in the background, we want everything that goes with it.

The same can be said for a blog – for my blog – I strive every day to create an EXPERIENCE – offering people with ways to explore and find new things, get involved with projects, innovate, create, and collaborate. This will continue on and HOPEFULLY, my/our/this community will continue to thrive and grow.

The opening statement makes me squirm too – you (and most people here) clearly get it – they are on the “build relationships” bandwagon – and value the importance in those relationships as it results to being profitable. But there are many who still don’t get it, or don’t really care. Eventually, maybe not today or tomorrow, it will come back to bite them in the ass.

Look at a company like Starbucks – love them or hate them – they have it down. They’ve catered to exactly what we, as consumers want. AN EXPERIENCE. We don’t want any old cup of coffee – we want to hold that red cup, we want to hear the acoustic rock playing in the background, we want everything that goes with it.

The same can be said for a blog – for my blog – I strive every day to create an EXPERIENCE – offering people with ways to explore and find new things, get involved with projects, innovate, create, and collaborate. This will continue on and HOPEFULLY, my/our/this community will continue to thrive and grow.

1. Cheers to you getting involved here

2. Yes we shall see – the wise man you mentioned has you on the right track – write for yourself first – community second – yourself third. Yeah, that makes sense, I know. You already have a great community and they ARE there for you – so whichever direction you go, I have no doubt you won’t steer them wrong!

1. Cheers to you getting involved here

2. Yes we shall see – the wise man you mentioned has you on the right track – write for yourself first – community second – yourself third. Yeah, that makes sense, I know. You already have a great community and they ARE there for you – so whichever direction you go, I have no doubt you won’t steer them wrong!

And yeah, you’re pretty funny – I’ll give you that!

And yeah, you’re pretty funny – I’ll give you that!