Taking the Greatest Leap of Faith
I am proud to finally announce that my dream of becoming a full time freelance web/blog designer and internet consultant is finally coming true. This has been a year in the making and those who have followed me over the past 12 months knew that this was coming.
This afternoon, I officially gave my notice at work, and will soon begin the journey of a self-employed entrepreneur. As of January 1, 2008 Brian Gardner Media, LLC will be my employer and the only paychecks I will be receiving are the ones I write myself.
It’s a bittersweet situation for me, because although I cannot wait to take on this challenge of self-employment, my current employer has been nothing short of the best – definitely treats his employees like gold.
I work for small company, and we are treated like royalty – I’m talking free Starbucks coffee, great benefits, can come and go as I please… really it’s a great job.
But my passion for design, for the internet and blogging was too strong to let go of it – I simply love to do what I have been doing on the side, and now look forward to having a much more open schedule to take on work, and participate in some projects that I have been putting off due to a lack of time.
I just want to thank all of the people who have used my themes, left comments, those who have become clients and those who overall have stuck by me the last 12 months. This will be an incredible journey and I am so happy to finally say that I will be working from home as a freelance designer and internet consultant!
@ Scott – (head spinning at your radically cool rendition of Revolution) Thanks, and your definitely welcome re: customer service – it’s very important to me. And yes, I’m completely humbled by the amount of comments and depth of which people have share.
@ Jason – Many happy customers is definitely something I continue to have – it will be a fun ride for me, and I’m very excited about the opportunities!
Brian:
More power to you. I am so glad to hear this. I am about to purchase your Magazine theme and am very excited about what you continue to put out. Just know that the larger world needs you! Good decision.
My kindest regards;
Vida
Congrats !
I’m certainly going to try and help out with your new venture buy buying theme packs and some design and tweaking time.
Good luck and may all your dreams come true … thru hard work and great marketing !
Brian, Congrats and more power to you.
By the way, I’m digging the new color. Sweet!
@ Vida – thanks for letting me know – best of luck with the theme!
@ Mike – let’s go man, ready to do a little work for ya. And yes, I can handle the truth.
@ Robert – many thanks to you as well – I wanted to do something fun for the holidays, but I knew I’d get hung if I actually did a whole reboot. I figured you all would be more forgiving with a color change!
Brian: mini reboots like the holiday colors might be the answer to your frequent urges to change the entire design. (hey, it works for Google.
Awesome Brian!! You have to go for things in life or you will always wonder. What if?? I am sure you will be very successful. You have great follow up and take care of business.
Thanks Jeff – I can tell you that if we didn’t have any kids and now that I’m working online, I might be interested to pay you a visit and have you find a house for us to buy so we could live down there!
I have always loved your themes and been a lurker here in your blog, always checking out what’s new here including in your Daily blog
Congratulations! Good luck on your new journey and God bless!
Simply brilliant holiday variation of your current theme! Nice work.
Congratulations! Don’t forget to treat yourself well – don’t let your new boss be a slave driver
Congrats Brian! Great chatting with you the other day. I have sent your link to a few friends and you should be getting a couple theme orders here soon. I will shoot you an email in a couple weeks to chat about what we discussed a few days back. Again, congrats and keep on doing what your doing- your designs are great!
Woohoo!! Congrats Brian! How exciting! I hope this is everything you are wanting it to be. Love the Christmas theme, btw. Pretty tree! We got ours delivered fresh from the tree farm yesterday
Good luck Brian! Sounds like you have a full schedule ahead oaf you.
Brian, I see that John Chow is talking about the Revolution Tech theme on his blog. Nice…
Hi Brian -
just wanted to extend my congratulations to you… although haven’t ever commented here before, didn’t want to pass this opportunity… have always admired your themes and am a regular reader….. so heres wishing you the best in your exciting journey!
I understand where you are completely. Sometimes, you just cannot contain that creative spirit within a person. I can sense a deep passion within you and like the eagle that you use in the post, it’s time to fly higher.
One has to be careful with ‘open schedule’ as an entrepeneur. This is one area where most people who shifted to starting their own business fail. I’m sure you have the discipline from your last job.
Revolution has been an inspiration for me and I just wish you the best.
Wish you all the best and God bless with your new endeavor!
Wow! Lot’s of good words of encouragement. Good luck!! Mom
Congrats Brian…I am almost in the same boat! I am getting ready to quit my job and just focus on my photography and to start my own photography business…it is scary though! Good luck to you!
Cari
Brian, I just wanted to say congrats and how exciting and what a great opportunity for you. I have no doubt that you will do great and even exceed your own expectations and goals.
Congrats, Brian! Best of luck. I admire your work and I think you’ll do well!
Congrats Brain! We all hope to follow in your footsteps.
Brian,
Sorry for being so late to the party. Congratulations and best of luck with the new gig.
Thanks again for your earlier help.
God Bless,
Congratulations, Brian. Speaking as one who did the same thing in 2003, it’s one heck of a thrilling adventure.
Heya Congratulations! That will be the new face of your life, different problems to overcome and a new life to enjoy ahead. Keep believing in Him and to your dreams and it will all come true!
Wishing that I was on your shoes also… (hehehe)