Spring Has Sprung … Time to Follow Suit!
Posted on 24. Mar, 2010 by Brad Kamradt in Blog
Well, it’s been QUITE some time since the last post. Since November, there have been quite a few changes around here. First and foremost, Katie and I are expecting our first child in July, which has resulted in some pretty extreme lifestyle shifts. Accordingly, I’ve also spent quite a bit of time and energy refocusing on my full-time gig as Flagstaff Unified School District’s Technology Integration Coordinator while picking up extra work through other avenues besides Sweet Lid. (One of the benefits of having a full-time job and running a smallish part-time business is that I can put growing the business on hold for a spell without jeopardizing our primary source of income.)
Sweet Lid, however, has been plenty busy during the past few months: The Brix and Criollo Websites launched successfully in December, and we’re continuing to work with the owners and management team to slowly but surely develop the sites and implement online media and marketing strategies. TeamMastermind was back not long ago for another site enhancement in the form of a recently released Northern Arizona University research study on the efficacy of their curriculum. And, most exciting of all, we’ve just launched a brand new site for High Country MotorCycle & ATV Center, their first foray into the world of online media.
It has to be said that I feel fortunate to have such great clients. They respect the creative and technical process — and sometimes unpredictable nature — of designing and developing Websites and implementing strategies. Pretty much the opposite of what’s depicted here: “How a Web Design Goes Straight to Hell“. Bottom line: I’ve been in situations much like that one, and it’s pretty f’ing horrible. It’s nice to feel valued for the expertise and ideas you bring to the table, and treated as a colleague and trusted advisor rather than a mere hired gun. (Thank you!)
So, having said all that, the only other news is that I have joined the Flagstaff Independent Business Alliance and will be attending my first meeting tomorrow night. It’s an “elevator-minute” “speed dating” event where members get to meet one another and, I suppose, pitch goods and services. Should be interesting, to say the least. Hopefully, my next project and outstanding client is waiting for me there. Even if the meeting isn’t fruitful in that respect, I’m looking forward to getting involved in an organization whose mission and goals I believe in. I’ll let you know how it goes … eventually.
‘Til next time,
Brad