blickenstaff’s.

*Ok first I’m going to make a quick plug for myself. Remember the video I posted for the Dr. Pepper dance contest? Well, if you’ve got a minute go make a comment on it! (Well, if you liked it – otherwise it’s probably better you just ignore this – haha) I need lots of comments!

I’ve got big news!

I’ve basically spent almost two years searching for an opportunity to work at a PR firm – or do anything PR related.
I desperately wanted to be involved with a firm somewhere, anywhere!

When I moved back to Utah I got in touch with Cheryl from Snapp Conner (a PR guru who started her own firm in the area!). After lots of pleasantly persistent emails and meetings we were able to work out an employment opportunity!

I was overjoyed, thrilled, ecstatic etc. etc.
This was what I wanted.

I went in to Blickenstaff’s and let them know about the offer and my potential departure.

After some discussion and some waiting to hear back from the men at the top a counteroffer of sorts was presented.

As the movie mobsters famously say, “it was an offer I couldn’t refuse“.

Yeah, you heard right – I walked away from my dream job!
Crazy?
Yes!

BUT – I am going to have some very unique opportunities that I could NOT pass up with Blickenstaff’s.

Blickenstaff’s has thus far been successful and the fourth quarter will be a whirlwind of profit (prediction).
This is my opportunity to get in at the ground level of something amazing.
I am going to bust my butt harder than ever before to make sure that when this company takes off, I take off too!

They are going to teach me how to become a buyer – I’ve also been given tremendous autonomy in regards to PR and marketing.
At SchoolTipline (a start-up I worked for several years ago, I wrote some releases that got us national press and an overwhelming amount of leads)
I know if I put my head down and work like crazy that we will see similar if not better results!

I am so grateful to Cheryl at Snapp Conner for helping me and being so gracious and kind. Everything I have read or heard about her firm is extremely positive. In fact, if you are ever in need of an agency to represent you, Snapp Conner is my hands-down recommendation!

I am grateful to Blickenstaff’s for believing in me and giving me an opportunity I literally never dreamed of.

Now it’s time to get to work!

“Verily I say, men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause, and do many things of their own free will…” (D&C 58:27)

? What is your dream job?

snapp conner.

Let’s flashback to Monday when I said, “I have a feeling something great is going to happen this week.”

Well, it’s Friday and the greatness came.

I interviewed with Snapp Conner PR, a local PR shop that has thrived despite the recession. (This is a feat simply because when the economy tanks PR is typically one of the first budget cuts companies make)

The interview was with Cheryl Snapp Conner (founder). I came in touch with Cheryl while I was working with SchoolTipline over a year ago. There was a mutual company (SageCreek Partners) that brought us together. Since then I have been politely persistent in my efforts to build a relationship and procure a job opportunity.

A lot has happened during the year.

But I am grateful I got the chance to go meet with her today. We had a wonderful interview. I would fit nicely within her organization and I know if she gives me the chance to work I would kill it.

I’m hungry.
Hungry for success.
Hungry for growth.

I just need the chance.

Despite waiting practically a year for a PR job – it looks like I’ll have to wait another few weeks while she finishes up closing several more accounts and then she will get back to me if she decides to offer me something.

SO much waiting.

People say that when you have to wait for something you appreciate it so much more.
UGH!

This past year has been one giant exercise in waiting.
I’m over it. Haha

It would be nice to get something right when I want it for once, instead of having to wait, wait, wait! (This is very whiney, but just go with it)

I know, I know – Kyle you need to learn patience.
Well, if you think I’m being impatient now, you should have seen me a year ago.
I’ve made progress. (a little)

“…and let your diligence, and your perseverance, and patience, and your works be redoubled, and you shall in nowise lose your reward…” (D&C 127:4)

? Where is your patience being tried right now?