Creative Warriors

For some of us, online transactions are nerve-wracking. For others, live events are where the anxiety lies. Many businesses do perfectly well existing in one space over the other. But as technology and life become more and more integrated, shouldn’t we always be looking at how to exist in a field we’re not playing in? Before getting overwhelmed trying to navigate an unfamiliar industry, it’s important to think about your “why.” What is it that you provide your market? Why are you doing it? How can you expand your purpose to reach people in other audiences different from your own? We can learn a lot from companies like Time Out, who have transformed their iconic printed guide into a bustling market that showcases local chefs and restaurants. Pretty brilliant move, if you ask me. To break down this idea further, I’ve brought on a nationally recognized speaker on entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and social media, Rich Brooks.  Rich Brooks is founder and president of flyte new media, a digital agency in Po