Comments on: Two Approaches http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/two-approaches/ Building Intimate Business Relationships Fri, 18 May 2012 16:59:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Rich DeMatteo http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/two-approaches/comment-page-1/#comment-3852 Rich DeMatteo Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:37:34 +0000 http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/?p=542#comment-3852 I've never seen the notebook - fact. I love American Pie and awkward dads - fact. Moving on. I've recently taken on more than a few projects and have been pondering what you tackle in this article. My fear is that I'll sacrifice quality for quantity. So far, so good, but I'm not sure I'll be adding too many more projects just yet. .-= Rich DeMatteo´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.cornonthejob.com/richs-random-ramblings/corn-heads-community/" rel="nofollow">Corn Heads Community</a> =-. I’ve never seen the notebook – fact.
I love American Pie and awkward dads – fact.

Moving on.

I’ve recently taken on more than a few projects and have been pondering what you tackle in this article. My fear is that I’ll sacrifice quality for quantity. So far, so good, but I’m not sure I’ll be adding too many more projects just yet.
.-= Rich DeMatteo´s last blog ..Corn Heads Community =-.

]]> By: Daniel Prager http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/two-approaches/comment-page-1/#comment-3851 Daniel Prager Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:19:04 +0000 http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/?p=542#comment-3851 Here's the question: Did Ryan Gossling become a star because he picked good movies? Or was he able to pick good movies because he's a star? There are a lot of outside factors go into this type of choice. If I need to make as much money possible at once, I'd probably get as much work as I could--quickly. If I had the chance to pick and choose, and money was no object, I'd probably work on fewer projects. Does that make sense? Thanks for the post. .-= Daniel Prager´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.danielprager.com/worth-your-time-for-111-115/" rel="nofollow">Worth Your Time For 1/11 – 1/15</a> =-. Here’s the question:

Did Ryan Gossling become a star because he picked good movies? Or was he able to pick good movies because he’s a star?

There are a lot of outside factors go into this type of choice. If I need to make as much money possible at once, I’d probably get as much work as I could–quickly.

If I had the chance to pick and choose, and money was no object, I’d probably work on fewer projects.

Does that make sense? Thanks for the post.
.-= Daniel Prager´s last blog ..Worth Your Time For 1/11 – 1/15 =-.

]]> By: admin http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/two-approaches/comment-page-1/#comment-3848 admin Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:12:17 +0000 http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/?p=542#comment-3848 Ah, this was something I played with in my head as I wrote this post. I know I have more respect for Gosling, but there's so many different issues at play here. One, could it be a scenario like Sheema described where maybe Levy just doesn't know what he wants to do (I doubt it in his case, but with some probably). How often does luck play a role? Kate Hudson would make anything I think. Some terrible romantic comedies without a doubt. BUT, what if she didn't? She's not that strong of an actress (the way Gosling is), but she was bad ass in Almost Famous. What if her agent only picked these amazing roles in which she'd be a perfect fit for the duration of her career? She'd make LESS money, but be more acclaimed? Another trade off someone would have to weigh? Most days I teeter between the two I think. I want a lot of eyeballs in the hopes that as a result a few great commenters (like you, Anita, and others) will stick around and periodically engage in discussions like these that I suspect make me a little bit smarter! Ah, this was something I played with in my head as I wrote this post. I know I have more respect for Gosling, but there’s so many different issues at play here. One, could it be a scenario like Sheema described where maybe Levy just doesn’t know what he wants to do (I doubt it in his case, but with some probably).

How often does luck play a role? Kate Hudson would make anything I think. Some terrible romantic comedies without a doubt. BUT, what if she didn’t? She’s not that strong of an actress (the way Gosling is), but she was bad ass in Almost Famous. What if her agent only picked these amazing roles in which she’d be a perfect fit for the duration of her career? She’d make LESS money, but be more acclaimed? Another trade off someone would have to weigh?

Most days I teeter between the two I think. I want a lot of eyeballs in the hopes that as a result a few great commenters (like you, Anita, and others) will stick around and periodically engage in discussions like these that I suspect make me a little bit smarter!

]]> By: admin http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/two-approaches/comment-page-1/#comment-3847 admin Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:05:31 +0000 http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/?p=542#comment-3847 Sheema - Great distinction! I guess that's the reason I have so much respect for Gosling is that I would typically assume that <b>most</b> people can't truly pull off the Gosling approach until later in their careers after they've earned a bit of success. From the onset his moves have seemed pretty strategic. Sheema – Great distinction! I guess that’s the reason I have so much respect for Gosling is that I would typically assume that most people can’t truly pull off the Gosling approach until later in their careers after they’ve earned a bit of success. From the onset his moves have seemed pretty strategic.

]]> By: admin http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/two-approaches/comment-page-1/#comment-3846 admin Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:53:56 +0000 http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/?p=542#comment-3846 Anita - That's a great question (per usual). I certainly don't think one approach has to last a life time. Perhaps you leverage the 'Eugene Levy' approach to be able to use the 'Ryan Gosling' approach later in your career. Or maybe you try the Gosling approach and you miss (as it's pretty dependent on getting it right most of the time) in such a way that you have to use the Levy approach to get your foot back in the door. I think there's a lot of different scenarios that could play out as a result of these two approaches. Anita – That’s a great question (per usual). I certainly don’t think one approach has to last a life time. Perhaps you leverage the ‘Eugene Levy’ approach to be able to use the ‘Ryan Gosling’ approach later in your career. Or maybe you try the Gosling approach and you miss (as it’s pretty dependent on getting it right most of the time) in such a way that you have to use the Levy approach to get your foot back in the door.

I think there’s a lot of different scenarios that could play out as a result of these two approaches.

]]> By: admin http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/two-approaches/comment-page-1/#comment-3845 admin Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:50:52 +0000 http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/?p=542#comment-3845 David - Gosling would have to be in the second tier. Tier I: Ryan Reynolds, Bill Simmons, You David – Gosling would have to be in the second tier.

Tier I: Ryan Reynolds, Bill Simmons, You

]]> By: David http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/two-approaches/comment-page-1/#comment-3844 David Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:18:21 +0000 http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/?p=542#comment-3844 Oh Ryan. Just admit it. You developed a mancrush on Ryan Gosling ever since his swoony role in The Notebook. You just can't stop doodling his name inside a bubbly heart on your school notebook. It's ok. I feel the same way. Don't be ashamed. :) .-= David´s last blog ..<a href="http://diamondkt.blogspot.com/2010/01/quitting-your-job-in-recession-isnt.html" rel="nofollow">Quitting Your Job In A Recession Isn’t Genius, It’s Idiotic</a> =-. Oh Ryan. Just admit it. You developed a mancrush on Ryan Gosling ever since his swoony role in The Notebook. You just can’t stop doodling his name inside a bubbly heart on your school notebook.

It’s ok. I feel the same way. Don’t be ashamed. :)
.-= David´s last blog ..Quitting Your Job In A Recession Isn’t Genius, It’s Idiotic =-.

]]> By: Elisa http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/two-approaches/comment-page-1/#comment-3843 Elisa Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:44:19 +0000 http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/?p=542#comment-3843 I'm intrigued by this idea. For this reason especially. While everyone may KNOW who Eugene Levy is, I'm curious how many people admire his acting ability and scope of work. I mean, I know Eugene Levy and actually like some of his work in independent Christopher Guest films, but it isn't like I *know* a movie is going to be good cause he chose to attach himself to it. In fact, I sometimes think the opposite (hello New York Minute...I can't believe you admitted to knowing this movie existed!) It happens a lot with people trying to "get ahead" in their careers. Sure, you might KNOW who someone is, but how much do you respect them? I'm frequently torn as to which "approach" to use in success. Do I want to get tons of readers and commenters and minions, or do I want to put out quality work that elicits little response but high praise? It's a hard question to answer... .-= Elisa´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.opheliaswebb.com/2010/01/red-silk-with-black-lace/" rel="nofollow">Red Silk with Black Lace</a> =-. I’m intrigued by this idea. For this reason especially. While everyone may KNOW who Eugene Levy is, I’m curious how many people admire his acting ability and scope of work. I mean, I know Eugene Levy and actually like some of his work in independent Christopher Guest films, but it isn’t like I *know* a movie is going to be good cause he chose to attach himself to it. In fact, I sometimes think the opposite (hello New York Minute…I can’t believe you admitted to knowing this movie existed!)

It happens a lot with people trying to “get ahead” in their careers. Sure, you might KNOW who someone is, but how much do you respect them? I’m frequently torn as to which “approach” to use in success. Do I want to get tons of readers and commenters and minions, or do I want to put out quality work that elicits little response but high praise? It’s a hard question to answer…
.-= Elisa´s last blog ..Red Silk with Black Lace =-.

]]> By: anita lobo http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/two-approaches/comment-page-1/#comment-3839 anita lobo Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:58:39 +0000 http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/?p=542#comment-3839 Good question Ryan I've always wondered if one approach can/ should last a lifetime. Or do we change from one to the other, when success allows us the luxury of choice. Cheers Anita Good question Ryan
I’ve always wondered if one approach can/ should last a lifetime.
Or do we change from one to the other, when success allows us the luxury of choice.
Cheers
Anita

]]> By: Sheema http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/two-approaches/comment-page-1/#comment-3838 Sheema Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:41:05 +0000 http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/?p=542#comment-3838 I love the way that you approached this post and the examples you used. I agree that both approaches can work and be successful. I think it depends on whether you know exactly what you want to do in your career (ie Ryan Gosling's approach) or you want to try lots of different things to see what the best fit is (I will refer to that as the Eugene Levy method from this point forward!) The end result, that you find the right fit, is whats most important. .-= Sheema´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.sheemasiddiqi.com/?p=891" rel="nofollow">Guest Post: U.S. Soccer & Social Media</a> =-. I love the way that you approached this post and the examples you used. I agree that both approaches can work and be successful. I think it depends on whether you know exactly what you want to do in your career (ie Ryan Gosling’s approach) or you want to try lots of different things to see what the best fit is (I will refer to that as the Eugene Levy method from this point forward!) The end result, that you find the right fit, is whats most important.
.-= Sheema´s last blog ..Guest Post: U.S. Soccer & Social Media =-.

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