“If we are transparent enough, our ideas gain traction from the feedback and accountability provided by those around us.”
Scott Belsky, Making Ideas Happen, p. 147.
Overcoming the Stigma of Self-Marketing
Your ability to access the resources and opportunities in your community depends on others recognizing your qualifications, initiative, and interests. Effective self-marketing builds respect.
“Marketing should not be seen as fake. At its best, marketing is building relationships—and learning.”
Sara Horowitz, Founder, Freelancers Union as quoted in Making Ideas Happen.