[David Sandusky]

I copied this post by Carlos. His original post is in the Industry trends thread.

Originally Posted by Carlos

There are other ways, though. You need to market YOURSELF. I've seen a trend, that when you market yourself in the industry that you grew up loving, the industry you want to push forward, the industry that you want to drive....Some owners of big websites (and companies) come after you, and will try to gain your trust, your respect...They are the ones who will not stop at "what can I do for YOU?"

For many years, I've been trying to build a reputation around me. I've written articles, I've met a few people (so far) that are very serious about business, a few alliances broken. But you never know if they will forgive and forget.

I've attended some events to push this further. And I've learned so much more from attending huge events, than I do from taking classes. When you're in the spotlight of the camera, people start to notice you, and talk about you.

The longer you're online, and you separate from the pack of other people, the more search engines search your [unique] name. If your name is NEW to google, then they will search you, since you're first on their list.

I do agree with that sentiment about helping others. In my years of experience, my helping out other people pays off, because right now, a limited company is pursuing business with me.

I registered, to learn more from this site's members. Because right now, I'm at crossroads. Rock and hard place in life at the moment.

Carlos: you have an excellent website and obviously put a lot of time into it. You mention in your profile having interest in art, video games and computers. Share more with us about being at a crossroads? Is it attracting business to you? Deciding what you what to do moving forward? You mention in your profile you are trying to build a future for yourself and you have posted on networking and online/offline reputation. You are at the right place...How can we help?