Comments on: I’m Officially a Free Agent http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/im-officially-a-free-agent/ Building Intimate Business Relationships Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:50:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Elisa http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/im-officially-a-free-agent/comment-page-1/#comment-4498 Elisa Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:35:41 +0000 http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/?p=673#comment-4498 So I'm a little late to the commenting game, but just think of it as a little boost of YAY a few days after the initial rush has passed. :) Seriously, what I admire most about this is how you have saved up and thought about the decision you made. Don't get me wrong, I'm guessing eventually it got to a point where you just had to fish or cut bait, but you did it in a smart and "growned up" sort of way. I wish nothing but amazing things for you. As I said before, you are like the hot single girl at prom now...and all the boys should be tripping over themselves to get to you. Hold out for the good one though. Anyone can date "that guy" just to have a boyfriend, but a true lady makes the choice that's best for her. (Wow, I spend too much time writing about relationships...) :P .-= Elisa´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.opheliaswebb.com/2010/04/how-blogging-got-me-a-best-friend/" rel="nofollow">How Blogging Got Me A Best Friend</a> =-. So I’m a little late to the commenting game, but just think of it as a little boost of YAY a few days after the initial rush has passed. :)

Seriously, what I admire most about this is how you have saved up and thought about the decision you made. Don’t get me wrong, I’m guessing eventually it got to a point where you just had to fish or cut bait, but you did it in a smart and “growned up” sort of way.

I wish nothing but amazing things for you. As I said before, you are like the hot single girl at prom now…and all the boys should be tripping over themselves to get to you. Hold out for the good one though. Anyone can date “that guy” just to have a boyfriend, but a true lady makes the choice that’s best for her.

(Wow, I spend too much time writing about relationships…) :P
.-= Elisa´s last blog ..How Blogging Got Me A Best Friend =-.

]]> By: Thomas McMillan http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/im-officially-a-free-agent/comment-page-1/#comment-4483 Thomas McMillan Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:19:37 +0000 http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/?p=673#comment-4483 Ryan- Let me know if you need someone to write a review for the cover (ha ha). If you go that route (back for doctorate), good luck. I can't say it hasn't ever crossed my mind...especially after the loss of Dr. Conant. If you ever come back to NC, you will have to come out to a Texas A&M party here...I am now the President of the Charlotte Texas A&M Club so I'm going to try to build it up stronger. Keep up the good work. I'm sure I'll be down that way on occasion...it's hard to have worked in the athletics marketing department and not come back for a game or two. .-= Thomas McMillan´s last blog ..<a href="http://marketingclimber.com/?p=390" rel="nofollow">Navigating your marketing career – NOT so simple.</a> =-. Ryan- Let me know if you need someone to write a review for the cover (ha ha). If you go that route (back for doctorate), good luck. I can’t say it hasn’t ever crossed my mind…especially after the loss of Dr. Conant.

If you ever come back to NC, you will have to come out to a Texas A&M party here…I am now the President of the Charlotte Texas A&M Club so I’m going to try to build it up stronger.

Keep up the good work. I’m sure I’ll be down that way on occasion…it’s hard to have worked in the athletics marketing department and not come back for a game or two.
.-= Thomas McMillan´s last blog ..Navigating your marketing career – NOT so simple. =-.

]]> By: Ryan Stephens http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/im-officially-a-free-agent/comment-page-1/#comment-4482 Ryan Stephens Tue, 27 Apr 2010 23:16:09 +0000 http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/?p=673#comment-4482 Thanks Tony! I suspect readers of this blog will hear before everyone save family and close friends. Thanks Tony! I suspect readers of this blog will hear before everyone save family and close friends.

]]> By: Ryan Stephens http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/im-officially-a-free-agent/comment-page-1/#comment-4481 Ryan Stephens Tue, 27 Apr 2010 23:15:21 +0000 http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/?p=673#comment-4481 <a href="http://twitter.com/rachevincent" rel="nofollow">Rachel Vincent</a> told me that her Dad always says, "You can only gain as much as you're willing to risk," and I think that aligns well with your sentiment as well. It's something I've continued to stress to myself throughout this process. Thank you so much for reading here and your continued support. Rachel Vincent told me that her Dad always says, “You can only gain as much as you’re willing to risk,” and I think that aligns well with your sentiment as well. It’s something I’ve continued to stress to myself throughout this process. Thank you so much for reading here and your continued support.

]]> By: Ryan Stephens http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/im-officially-a-free-agent/comment-page-1/#comment-4480 Ryan Stephens Tue, 27 Apr 2010 23:12:53 +0000 http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/?p=673#comment-4480 Sam - Means a lot coming from you. I apologize I've been a bit out of touch lately -- trying to finish strong and ensure the transition was smooth and that I had some doors open in the interim. We'll catch up soon! Sam – Means a lot coming from you. I apologize I’ve been a bit out of touch lately — trying to finish strong and ensure the transition was smooth and that I had some doors open in the interim. We’ll catch up soon!

]]> By: Ryan Stephens http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/im-officially-a-free-agent/comment-page-1/#comment-4479 Ryan Stephens Tue, 27 Apr 2010 23:11:34 +0000 http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/?p=673#comment-4479 Thanks Thomas! I regret we never got to meet up while I was in North Carolina, but I had to get closer to the core of our network. I read somewhere there's well over 10K+ season ticket holders in Houston alone. Besides, who knows, I might proposition Dr. Berry to teach me for 3 more years and co-author his next book (he doesn't know he's writing it yet, of course): The Soul of Service II: How Social Networks Influence the Nine Drivers of Sustainable Business Success. Ha. Thanks Thomas! I regret we never got to meet up while I was in North Carolina, but I had to get closer to the core of our network. I read somewhere there’s well over 10K+ season ticket holders in Houston alone. Besides, who knows, I might proposition Dr. Berry to teach me for 3 more years and co-author his next book (he doesn’t know he’s writing it yet, of course): The Soul of Service II: How Social Networks Influence the Nine Drivers of Sustainable Business Success. Ha.

]]> By: Ryan Stephens http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/im-officially-a-free-agent/comment-page-1/#comment-4478 Ryan Stephens Tue, 27 Apr 2010 23:06:51 +0000 http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/?p=673#comment-4478 Ryan - Absolutely. I'd love to connect soon. Elisa always talks about your late night gchat conversations, and admittedly I've grown envious. I'm in a whirlwind right now, but ping me later on this week and we'll find some time to visit. Looking forward to it! Ryan – Absolutely. I’d love to connect soon. Elisa always talks about your late night gchat conversations, and admittedly I’ve grown envious. I’m in a whirlwind right now, but ping me later on this week and we’ll find some time to visit. Looking forward to it!

]]> By: Tony Ruiz http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/im-officially-a-free-agent/comment-page-1/#comment-4473 Tony Ruiz Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:03:26 +0000 http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/?p=673#comment-4473 Best of luck man. I'm excited to hear about your new adventures as they unfold. :) Best of luck man. I’m excited to hear about your new adventures as they unfold. :)

]]> By: Anna Barcelos http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/im-officially-a-free-agent/comment-page-1/#comment-4471 Anna Barcelos Tue, 27 Apr 2010 01:58:01 +0000 http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/?p=673#comment-4471 Ryan: I admire your courage to follow your heart! So few people do that. Sure there's risk, but the rewards if you stay true to yourself are priceless. Good luck and let me know if I can ever help with anything. @abarcelos .-= Anna Barcelos´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/annabarcelos/Wggg/~3/-2A9xD1QUC8/" rel="nofollow">Five Confessions of an Integrated Marketing Communications Marketer</a> =-. Ryan:
I admire your courage to follow your heart! So few people do that. Sure there’s risk, but the rewards if you stay true to yourself are priceless.

Good luck and let me know if I can ever help with anything.
@abarcelos
.-= Anna Barcelos´s last blog ..Five Confessions of an Integrated Marketing Communications Marketer =-.

]]> By: Sam Karol http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/im-officially-a-free-agent/comment-page-1/#comment-4470 Sam Karol Tue, 27 Apr 2010 01:28:57 +0000 http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/?p=673#comment-4470 Woo congrats! Good for you! I totally respect your decision to take the risk and move onto something that's a better fit for you. You're right that it wouldn't be fair to you or your employer if you just went through the motions. Like I said on Twitter today, you're one of the most hard-working, driven people I know. I'm sure some great opportunities will come your way! Good luck! We're definitely all pulling for you :) .-= Sam Karol´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.lifeschocolates.com/friends/not-being-happy-for-someone-just-means-you-care/" rel="nofollow">Not Being Happy For Someone Just Means You Care</a> =-. Woo congrats! Good for you! I totally respect your decision to take the risk and move onto something that’s a better fit for you. You’re right that it wouldn’t be fair to you or your employer if you just went through the motions. Like I said on Twitter today, you’re one of the most hard-working, driven people I know. I’m sure some great opportunities will come your way! Good luck! We’re definitely all pulling for you :)
.-= Sam Karol´s last blog ..Not Being Happy For Someone Just Means You Care =-.

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