As my readers know, I have been using my blog as a way to recognize the people who are inspiring me to pursue my entrepreneurial interests.
Today, I’d like to note conversations with Lennie Rose and Jim Ylisela in hopes that this information can help you, too.
Lennie Rose is founder of www.bigooga.com, a company that matches entrepreneurs to the companies that need their services. Solo practitioners of many stripes are "getting gigs" and Chicago companies of various sizes are moving their businesses forward--these connections are real and lucrative. If you're an entrepreneur or a company in need of contract or freelance help, then join us tomorrow, July 7, from 6-8 pm at Catalyst Ranch for a networking event.
Lennie has been more than gracious with her time, helping me get organized so that I can build my own business. In return, I am promoting her event. Please spread the word!
Speaking of inspiration, I have known Jim Ylisela since I was 22 years old and a graduate student at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern. I will never forget the assignment where we listened to Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a Dream” speech. We were to write a story as if we were there on that historical day. Jim taught us what mattered--that words can make the world a better place.
Today, Jim is an investigative journalist while working with Ragan Consulting, a firm that helps companies improve their communications with their audiences. Allstate Insurance, for example, launched an award-winning publication with Ragan’s help. Jim has advised me to join myragan.com, a community of 15,000 communications professionals, and the International Association of Business Communicators. Word has it that Jim has a new venture or two in the works--Good luck, Jim!
Are people helping you start your own business? What are you learning and what best practices can you share? Let’s make sure our collective ship rises with the tide.
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