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Originally Posted by Sly
I don't know all of the details about rude.tv and whatnot... but Cleo, I think what some here are trying to tell you is... you are NOT helping your self out by associating yourself with companies that may be "bad". So though it may benefit you to associate with these companies now, it may come back to haunt you and in turn cost you even more later.
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Yes I do understand that but my dilemma will be that I am too closely associated with all sorts of people in this industry that go head to head against each other everyday and the problem then becomes a situation of whether or not I put my needs first or mine secondary to the problems associated with this industry.
I will always face this dilemma. It has always been a situation for me. I am someone whose business has the diversity that puts me in front of good and bad people or good and bad companies all the time yet the reasons why I deal with them are necessary for the results I am looking to achieve. Believe me I do understand. I have to look at my end goal in order for me to determine if something is worth pursuing or I have to refrain from my dealings with it.
I think it is evident that at some point if I find the situation is not condusive to something of use to me at the end of the day, I have let it go as you are all aware I have had to do with one client very recently.
It's very hard for me to actually have a problem with anyone in the industry because I bring such diversity and versatility to the table that I find myself always having a purposeful affiliation with so many individuals and businesses that perhaps are not the most liked or appreciated. I once again have to take the stance that unless something was done to affect me personally or my business, I must give EVERYONE in this industry the benefit of the doubt and approach my dealings with them with open arms and I never behold a grudge because it would mean I am making decisions with my ego or my feelings and not my brain.
Sly,
I face this dilemma so much more than just this situation you wouldn't believe the number of calls and emails I get from people for everything!!!! Everyone talks to me about this problem or that problem and what and where and I can only empathise. You have no idea how bad it is to know that on both sides of the fence are people I care about and only want to see the best happen for them. So now......since that will be a never ending story......I have to turn the focus on what I need for the goals I set myself and I apologise to anyone that isn't happy. I can't please everyone and yet when any of you come to me to work with me anytime in the future, you will also see I greet you and your business with open arms and an open mind and the strength and abilities I have to bring something to the table that will ultimately be beneficial not only to me but more importantly to you.
I have to see it this way.