In honor of Joel’s latest ink…..here’s the exclusive interview he granted me in March 2010. Way to go, Joel!
Joel E Carlson: the man behind the Twitterview from Rribbitz Creative Communications on Vimeo.
You’ve followed his Twitterviews, now see the guy IRL (sort of). I cornered Joel and asked him to share his ideas and goals around Twitterview – be sure to check out his blog to read them all and learn more. He’s @JoelECarlson on twitter! (C) Rribbitz 2010
Posted in Inspiration, Introductions
Tagged Introductions, joelecarlson, minneapolis creative, twin cities creative
Next Friday I’m teaching social media content strategy in California – the event is the 4th Annual AABC Birth Institute for midwives, physicians, nurses, doulas, chiropractors, childbirth educators, birth center and hospital administrators, and advocates for change.
It’s a privilege to attend the conference next week, especially in light of the changes taking place right here in Minnesota. Earlier this year, Minnesota joined 30 other states that allow for free-standing birth centers ["Birthing a new option, Star Tribune, May 24, 2010"] like the new Morning Star Women’s Health and Birth Center in St. Louis Park.
It’ll be interesting to see how a group that advocates for change responds to and engages with the unlimited possibilities of social media — especially for those who take the lessons back to Minnesota, where winds of change have just picked up.
Look out, Rribbitz is heading to California! We’re going to have some fun!
Posted in Inspiration, Taking a Leap
Tagged birth centers, Rribbitz presentations, social media, speaking, twin cities creative
Hi – can I talk to you for a second?
What are you waiting for—
A pat on the back?
Your full salary to be reinstated?
Another contribution to your 401K?
Someone to recognize how LONG you’ve worked for the company and how much you’ve sacrificed for it?
You’re a team player.
You’ll go down with the ship, if you have to.
Because you’re loyal, and loyalty is rewarded.
You’ll stick it out.
You’ve put in years of blood, sweat and tears.
You can’t leave now. You can’t take a risk. You can’t jeopardize your future, your mortgage, your kid’s education.
The company knows how hard you work. They’ll reward you. You just know it. And you’re lucky to even have a job! Right?
Right?
Let me ask you something – is that what life is for? Are you really living? Or are you trapped?
Because if the answer is trapped, then I want to tell you something: You are not trapped, and you hold the key to freeing yourself. It is within you.
If you’ve been waiting for a raise, a reinstatement, a promotion, recognition, or just some hint about where your career is taking you — then GO ASK FOR IT.
And if the answer is no – then go find it somewhere else. Why? Because you can.
And also — because you deserve it. Life is waiting for you, and so is happiness and peace and contentment. Your job can bring you joy.
If you need more, talk to me on Twitter. Send me an email. I’m on a mission to help people set themselves free.
Because life is too short to spend your time…..
waiting.
Posted in Inspiration
Tagged freelance resources, i will survive, ignite minneapolis, Inspiration, twin cities creative
Andi Dickson, President, SixSpeed Marketing
How we met: In 2006, Andi was the Red Bull Field Marketing Manager for all Red Bull events in Minnesota. We met when he hired my agency for project management on Art of the Can, and I ran contestant relations for the event.
What we’re doing now: Andi and Tom Cusciotta started SixSpeed Marketing last summer. Andi brings me on for creative projects, social media and strategy writing. Even when I’m not working for him, he lets me camp out at his company, pilfer Red Bull, and harass him. All in love, of course. Got a huge event that can’t stand for mediocre marketing? Talk to SixSpeed.
On my leap-year survey, Andi said: “Kim makes it easy, no lengthy briefs needed. She understands today’s world of advertising, she is fast, tactical and gets its right.”
Steven Olinger, President, Nerica
How we met: I met Steven last summer at a speed networking event. And then he attended my session at UnSummit3, and right after that session he said, “I want to hire you to write my web site.” 
What Rribbitz did for him: Edited the copy on his new website before it launched last November. If you’re looking for a business consultant to help you solve some marketing and sales growth issues – talk to Steven. He’s passionate, smart and knows how to “connect the dots!”
On my leap-year survey, Steven said: “Your success in business can be measured by your willingness to make changes. Rribbitz helps make change come easily.”
Adria Richards, Organic Technology Consultant
How we met: Ignite Minneapolis 2009. Adria’s presentation: Shiny Phone Gadgets. Mine: Write a novel in 30 days.
What Rribbitz did for her: Edited web copy, press kit and speaker bios for 2009 and 2010 events like WordCamp and SXSW. If you need a brilliant, enthusiastic person to help you incorporate new technologies into your business or website – she’s the one. And you can contact her more than one way.
On my leap-year survey, Adria said: “Kim is the type of upbeat, creative and fun consultant you want working on your project. She learns what your company is about, explores ideas with you and then delivers! It’s like picking up delicious ice cream from the neighborhood shop vs going to the grocery store for a generic tub. I highly recommend Kim for writing creative copy, press releases, promotional material and exploring social media messaging!”
David and Jennifer Lanham, Your Trusted Assistant
How we met: networking, of course!
What Rribbitz is doing for them: We’re just getting started together. As virtual assistants to clients across the country, David and Jennifer love what they do and they know what they want their company to be. They charge enthusiastically into opportunity. Check out their site in a few months, and you’ll see what I mean. Oh, and if you’re buried in paperwork and client communications that you can never catch up on? Call them now. I mean it.
On my survey, David said: “Kim has been awesome – we hired her to develop a new brand and marketing direction, and she immediately picked up the fundamentals of our business and applied her unique insights towards our new campaign. It only took about 2 minutes for us to realize that she really “gets it”. She came up with these amazing ideas that we would never have thought of on our own. I wouldn’t hesitate to refer my best client, or even my best friend to Kim!”
What do I do when I’m not working on content or strategy or social media or headlines or naming or…. other things for my clients?
Joining Neal Kielar of Agency Babylon for his networking “huddle”-
Cornering Joel E Carlson to talk about the Twitterviews he’s doing now -
and visiting with the ever-expanding, always exciting Spyder Trap team.
Check it all out in the videos below…
I used to think I was lucky because I got to work at an ad agency.
But then I left agency life and set out on my own as Rribbitz Creative Communications. Since then, I’ve relished the opportunity to mix and mingle with the wide variety of creative talent and inspired entrepreneurs who really are the heart and soul of the Minneapolis marketing community.
And, being my own boss, I gave myself permission to seek out some enchanting characters and see what we could learn from each other. Now that’s really lucky.
This week, I sat down with the guys at Spyder Trap Online Marketing. Take a peek at this clip from our conversation – if you’ve never met them, I hope it encourages you to find out what they can do for you. And by the way, here’s where you can follow them on Twitter:
@Spyder_Trap
@MikeRynchek
@JasonDouglas
@BradWellmann
Talking with Spyder Trap from Rribbitz Creative Communications on Vimeo.
Sneak peak clips from an afternoon talk with the guys of Spyder Trap Online Marketing: Mike Rychek, Brad Wellman and Jason Douglas.
Stay tuned for more…
Posted in Inspiration, Introductions
Tagged online marketing, SEO, social media, Spyder Trap online marketing, twin cities creative
