2007 proved to be one heck of a year for us. We have surely seen our share of high and lows but one thing always remained constant…our desire to continually better this company. That desire has created an environment of constant change within the organization that is echoed outside of the organization. We are always looking for ways to do things better and improve our offering for our customers. 2008 will be no different. In fact, 2008 will usher in some of the biggest changes yet.
I want to thank those of you who have stuck by us through all the changes and challenges we have had throughout the last year. Creating a new industry isn’t easy. There is no play book to look at, no successful companies to mirror in our space. We have to try things out, see how they work and make adjustments as needed. We always have the best intentions in mind, though I am sure sometimes it may not seem that way.
We have created a special community here. It’s the reason I get out of bed in the morning. I love the team members I work with and the people we serve as a company, no matter how crazy you are (Mr. Fab). I am blessed in that I love what I do. There are certainly days when our friends at GOOG and TC drive me a bit batty, but I am more than willing to deal with those days in exchange for being part of this community.
So what will 2008 hold for IZEA? I have a few predictions:
1. SocialSpark will be incredibly successful. Blog Sponsorships will takeoff.
2. Pete will finally stop talking with that fake British accent.
3. Mike Arrington and I will write a book together on the power of controversy.
4. There will be no less than 2 weddings and 2 engagements within our team.
5. We will finally move into our new office.
6. PostieCon will be held in Orlando.
7. Marcus and someone from the IZEA team will start dating.
8. Cass will finally knit me my clown sweater.
9. Posties who lost PR will regain it, but it won’t matter because of RR.
10. We will at least double our sales of 2007.
11. Half of these predications won’t come true.
In all seriousness I am fired up for 2008. It is going to be extremely exciting and I can’t wait to release SS and IZEARanks. What are your predications?
I’ve got a party at my house tonight to get ready for… I’ll see you all next year (that never gets old).
