Moving On

chris and millie Autumn seems to be my own personal season of change, as I’ve found that historically, things change in my life around this time of year. I’m writing to give you some news, which isn’t as useful as my typical posts aim to be, but hey, it’s a blog. Sometimes, we use them to announce things, right?

I am moving on from pulvermedia and my job producing the Video on the Net conference.

As of today, I’m officially a free agent.

There are some things being discussed, and I hope to report more interesting news within a matter of days (weeks?), but I thought I’d announce it here, so that you knew I was no longer working with the pulvermedia organization.

Still a Friend

Now, please don’t confuse this with my relationship with Jeff Pulver. Jeff and I are still friends, and still have plans to keep each other’s lives interesting. For instance, we’re in Boston together Tuesday night. So, don’t get that idea, okay?

I’m just no longer an employee of the organization.

Quick Housekeeping Note

I’m turning in my cellphone and laptop in a day or two. I’ve used my work phone number on every business card and contact you have. As such, it’s not worth much to you now. Just hold your horses. I’ll send you a new number soon. I’m still debating whether or not I want to use my GrandCentral number as my primary contact #, but I haven’t figured out how I can change a few features to make it do what I want. Stay tuned.

What Comes Next

My focus over the last year has been on community, and particularly how social media and networks build and enhance relationships, either business or personal.

Beyond that, my talent seems to lie in a few places:

  • Connecting
  • Explaining Things
  • Sharing and Being Helpful

While I’m working out my next role, you can rest assured it will take my technical knowledge, my business understanding, and my human-centric view of both those worlds and use my abilities to their full advantage.

I have a meeting tomorrow with a prospective employer, but in the spirit of doing what’s best for my future, if you have any thoughts or suggestions, I’m always open for a conversation. My email remains blog at chrisbrogan dot com.

This blog and my passions remain the same. Fear not. More posting will ensue. I’ve just been tired from travel.

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  • http://www.theclipshow.com Jim Kirks

    Chris-

    Making a leap like this is hard. It takes a courage that most people do not posses. Change in life is what helps us to grow and evolve into a better version of us.

    Congrats! Looking forward to the next step or version 3.0 Chris Brogan.

    Jim-

  • http://mikekujawski.wordpress.com Mike Kujawski

    Best of luck Chris!
    It was a pleasure meeting you briefly at PodCamp. I’m sure our paths will cross yet again in the near future. You are welcome to Ottawa anytime!

    Cheers bud!

    MK

  • http://mikekujawski.wordpress.com Mike Kujawski

    Best of luck Chris!
    It was a pleasure meeting you briefly at PodCamp. I’m sure our paths will cross yet again in the near future. You are welcome to Ottawa anytime!

    Cheers bud!

    MK

  • http://glenngaudet.com Glenn

    Pulvermedia’s loss will be someone else’s gain.

  • http://glenngaudet.com Glenn

    Pulvermedia’s loss will be someone else’s gain.

  • http://kchaynes.blogspot.com Kim Haynes

    I’m sure it’s bittersweet, but good for you to take the chance at making a change. I’m certain wherever your next stop takes you they will be a lucky bunch!

    Kim

  • http://kchaynes.blogspot.com Kim Haynes

    I’m sure it’s bittersweet, but good for you to take the chance at making a change. I’m certain wherever your next stop takes you they will be a lucky bunch!

    Kim

  • http://thesplinteredmind.blogspot.com Douglas Cootey

    Chris,

    This new development may jeopardize me meeting you at podcampSLC, but I’m excited to see what you pull out of the hat over the next few weeks. You’re an interesting guy and it’s been fascinating coming across the breadcrumbs you leave all over the web. You’ve really opened my mind to the potential of social media and networking. Good luck!

    Douglas

  • http://thesplinteredmind.blogspot.com Douglas Cootey

    Chris,

    This new development may jeopardize me meeting you at podcampSLC, but I’m excited to see what you pull out of the hat over the next few weeks. You’re an interesting guy and it’s been fascinating coming across the breadcrumbs you leave all over the web. You’ve really opened my mind to the potential of social media and networking. Good luck!

    Douglas

  • http://idreamincolors.com Nico

    Best of lucks on whatever you do next! It sure will be sucessful, no doubt on that.

  • http://idreamincolors.com Nico

    Best of lucks on whatever you do next! It sure will be sucessful, no doubt on that.

  • http://davidhowell.ca davidhowell

    There is no such thing as luck so I wont wish it to you.

    You are the type that makes the things you want happen. All the best in whatever it is that you wish to have happen Chris.

  • http://www.davidhowellstudios.com david Howell

    There is no such thing as luck so I wont wish it to you.

    You are the type that makes the things you want happen. All the best in whatever it is that you wish to have happen Chris.

  • Doug Arrison

    Welcome back to the hairy edge, my friend! It’s the uncertainty that makes it fun, and truly rewarding in the end. Can’t wait to see what’s next…

    Cheers,

    Doug

  • Doug Arrison

    Welcome back to the hairy edge, my friend! It’s the uncertainty that makes it fun, and truly rewarding in the end. Can’t wait to see what’s next…

    Cheers,

    Doug

  • http://reachingforlucidity.com Eban Crawford

    Wow, ballsy move. Best of luck for whatever your future holds.

    Free-agency is is definitely outside the comfort zone, and it is outside that zone where the big things usually happen.

    Kick butt in whatever is next!

    Cheers

  • http://reachingforlucidity.com Eban Crawford

    Wow, ballsy move. Best of luck for whatever your future holds.

    Free-agency is is definitely outside the comfort zone, and it is outside that zone where the big things usually happen.

    Kick butt in whatever is next!

    Cheers

  • Cameron

    If could DO in 5 years what you have done in 8 months of knowing you I would be ecstatic!

  • Cameron

    If could DO in 5 years what you have done in 8 months of knowing you I would be ecstatic!

  • http://matthewebel.com Matthew Ebel

    Good luck, my friend… if there’s anything I can do to help, let me know!

  • http://matthewebel.com Matthew Ebel

    Good luck, my friend… if there’s anything I can do to help, let me know!

  • http://blog.zemote.com Jeff O’Hara

    Best of luck, look forward to what comes your way next.

    -Jeff
    http://blog.zemoote.com

  • http://blog.zemote.com Jeff O’Hara

    Best of luck, look forward to what comes your way next.

    -Jeff
    http://blog.zemoote.com

  • http://blog.stealthmode.com francine hardaway

    Cool! I’ve been one kind of free agent or another all my life. I have a son in Boston who does financial tech software and consulting. Let me know if you want to connect.

  • http://blog.stealthmode.com francine hardaway

    Cool! I’ve been one kind of free agent or another all my life. I have a son in Boston who does financial tech software and consulting. Let me know if you want to connect.

  • Dave Beaudouin

    Whew–still got into the top 100 of Chris Brogan well-wishers! Seriously, Chris, if there’s anyone who knows how to manage personal and professional growth well (and amazingly balance both), it’s you, pal. Can’t wait to see what you do next.

    Brogan 2.0-yeah!

    D.

  • Dave Beaudouin

    Whew–still got into the top 100 of Chris Brogan well-wishers! Seriously, Chris, if there’s anyone who knows how to manage personal and professional growth well (and amazingly balance both), it’s you, pal. Can’t wait to see what you do next.

    Brogan 2.0-yeah!

    D.

  • http://innovationcreation.us john blue

    Brogan 3.x, becoming soon a social-media-web-net-market-place-conversation-utterz-blog-o-maven-superhero near you.
    :)

  • http://innovationcreation.us john blue

    Brogan 3.x, becoming soon a social-media-web-net-market-place-conversation-utterz-blog-o-maven-superhero near you.
    :)

  • http://trafcom.typepad.com/blog Donna Papacosta

    BEST OF LUCK TO YOU, CHRIS! You’re an amazing human being. I can’t wait to hear which organization is fortunate enough to win you over.

  • http://trafcom.typepad.com/blog Donna Papacosta

    BEST OF LUCK TO YOU, CHRIS! You’re an amazing human being. I can’t wait to hear which organization is fortunate enough to win you over.

  • http://armourpr.wordpress.com Luke Armour

    Best wishes, Funnyface.
    Keep us posted, you’ve done a great job of building the Chris Brogan Community. We’re eager for your news.
    In the unlikely event you’d ever be near NE Ohio, keep me in mind. Peace,
    -Luke

  • http://armourpr.wordpress.com Luke Armour

    Best wishes, Funnyface.
    Keep us posted, you’ve done a great job of building the Chris Brogan Community. We’re eager for your news.
    In the unlikely event you’d ever be near NE Ohio, keep me in mind. Peace,
    -Luke

  • http://sea-fever.org Peter A. Mello

    Know you through your blog, thought provoking tweets and attending a day of PodCamp Boston 2. Even from this distant perspective, I’m looking forward to what’s in store next. Fair Winds and Godspeed!

  • http://sea-fever.org Peter A. Mello

    Know you through your blog, thought provoking tweets and attending a day of PodCamp Boston 2. Even from this distant perspective, I’m looking forward to what’s in store next. Fair Winds and Godspeed!

  • http://jamesguske.blogspot.com James Guske

    Good luck Chris! If I can be of any help to you in your future endeavors please let me know.

  • http://jamesguske.blogspot.com James Guske

    Good luck Chris! If I can be of any help to you in your future endeavors please let me know.

  • Paul

    Hey Chris, Got down time? Your always welcome in northren Maine. I got the wheelers all fueled up and ready to go. You may even get a new perspective on life. If not, good luck and I’ll be following. I know you will be great at what ever you decide to go with.

  • Paul

    Hey Chris, Got down time? Your always welcome in northren Maine. I got the wheelers all fueled up and ready to go. You may even get a new perspective on life. If not, good luck and I’ll be following. I know you will be great at what ever you decide to go with.

  • http://www.WhyDom.com Barlow Keener

    Chris,
    Congratulations on the liberation! I agree with the comments that you have really made yourself a brand. Looking forward to seeing you at the next new event.
    Barlow

  • http://www.WhyDom.com Barlow Keener

    Chris,
    Congratulations on the liberation! I agree with the comments that you have really made yourself a brand. Looking forward to seeing you at the next new event.
    Barlow

  • http://whatsnextblog.com whatsnext

    Chris – can’t wait for your next chapter. if i can help in any way, please tell me.
    BL

  • http://www.whatsnextblog.com B.L Ochman

    Chris – can’t wait for your next chapter. if i can help in any way, please tell me.
    BL

  • http://www.michaelsampson.net Michael Sampson

    So is this Chris 4.0? Or are we higher than that now? ;-)

    All the very best!

    M.

  • http://www.michaelsampson.net Michael Sampson

    So is this Chris 4.0? Or are we higher than that now? ;-)

    All the very best!

    M.

  • http://www.FolkMedia.org Joel Mark Witt

    Chris,

    Godspeed.

    I am looking forward to the future and how this is all going to play out in a big way.

    Peace.

    JMW

  • http://www.FolkMedia.org Joel Mark Witt

    Chris,

    Godspeed.

    I am looking forward to the future and how this is all going to play out in a big way.

    Peace.

    JMW

  • http://mikeambs.com mike1630

    Chris :) You rock, I know you’ll do amazing at whatever you set your sights on.

  • http://projectpedal.com Mike

    Chris :) You rock, I know you’ll do amazing at whatever you set your sights on.

  • http://www.jaffejuice.com Joseph Jaffe

    Good luck Chris…don’t hesitate to reach out and if there’s anything I/we (crayon) can do, just holler…

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