The 2016TOTAL BS TOP 10
#10 Luxury Lodging
Make a Plan Even just a small one
“We can afford one night.
That’s it”
- Get away from distraction- Keep it lean and nimble
#9 Therapy is Awesome
This Ain’t EasyFinding Balance
“When you’re personally invested, things can seem personal”
- Find a group of mentors- Ask for help- Find a good therapist
#8 Creative Outlets
Stay SharpGo see Beyonce
“Sorry, I Ain’t Sorry”
- Creativity is all around, but you have to look up
- Chase what inspires you
#7 It’s Not You...
...It’s Def UsSquare peg. Round hole.
"I’m always amazed by what women will do because they’re
afraid of being rude"
- Learn to say “No”- Revisit and re-define your
buyer personas
#6 Don’t Trust Chickens
BS
Hatch FirstCount Second
“Business development should be something we do next year”
- Don’t rely solely on word of mouth
- Contracts need ink to live, so get em signed
#5 Pandamonium
Content RulesGoogle says so
“You should have started yesterday”
- Content creation is hard- Spammy and scammy
SEO sucks
#4 Ego in Residence
Humble PieYou have some on your face
“Seriously, you want us influencing students”
- Celebrate your wins- Self-deprecation will
always keep you grounded
#3 So That Happened
Client, ByeGains and losses
“Signed contracts actually don’t matter that much”
- You’ll rebound if you’re resourceful
- Get a financial Yoda
Thanks, Pete Koson for being our Yoda
#2 He’s Not Our Guru
We TriedWe really really tried
“Wait, Tony isn’t going to be here tomorrow…”
Ask us during the Q&AHint: Fast cars, tattoos, and rock and roll
#1 We Be Weird
Do YouCause that’s all ya got
“If you’re going to meet with Total BS, then buckle up”
- Your freak flag is better than a white flag
- Stay true to your vision, but flexible in execution
RecapYou AskWe’ll try to Answer