Comments for Carta Grande http://cartagrande.com Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:05:07 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on The Age of Reluctant Consultants by Deborah Cox http://cartagrande.com/?p=93#comment-60 Deborah Cox Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:05:07 +0000 http://cartagrande.com/?p=93#comment-60 Luis, Excellent post. You've given a very accurate description of the consultant/job seeker dilemma. Consulting is a great opportunity to put those skills to work in a new environment, to build your network, and your brand. However, as a consultant you're now responsible for all sorts of costs that were covered in a corporate environment. Setting a fair price is key. Luis, Excellent post. You’ve given a very accurate description of the consultant/job seeker dilemma. Consulting is a great opportunity to put those skills to work in a new environment, to build your network, and your brand. However, as a consultant you’re now responsible for all sorts of costs that were covered in a corporate environment. Setting a fair price is key.

]]> Comment on The Age of Reluctant Consultants by Tony Giovinazzo http://cartagrande.com/?p=93#comment-59 Tony Giovinazzo Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:30:35 +0000 http://cartagrande.com/?p=93#comment-59 Hi Luis, Once again you are right on the money! I refused to join the unemployed ranks, choosing instead to self incorporate and seek contract work, albeit somewhat reluctantly. In this slow economy I am sure that financially it may only be slightly better than unemployment insurance but mentally it keep me upbeat and optomistic about what new contracts I may close or what new opportunities lie ahead. At the same time I continue to look for f/t opportunities. I think the determination to start and progress in your own business might be exactly what an employer is looking for as a distinguishing factor from the thousands of others just looking for a job. Hi Luis,
Once again you are right on the money! I refused to join the unemployed ranks, choosing instead to self incorporate and seek contract work, albeit somewhat reluctantly. In this slow economy I am sure that financially it may only be slightly better than unemployment insurance but mentally it keep me upbeat and optomistic about what new contracts I may close or what new opportunities lie ahead. At the same time I continue to look for f/t opportunities. I think the determination to start and progress in your own business might be exactly what an employer is looking for as a distinguishing factor from the thousands of others just looking for a job.

]]> Comment on The Age of Reluctant Consultants by Onno http://cartagrande.com/?p=93#comment-58 Onno Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:23:39 +0000 http://cartagrande.com/?p=93#comment-58 The moniker is indeed very descriptive. Finding and landing that new executive level position requires significant time investment and focus. Making the consultancy successful requires significant time investment and focus. A difficult juggling exercise. Another aspect of 'reluctant' may come from the person enjoying the corporate freedom and exposure to different companies, industries and roles the consulting career represents but at the same time missing the satisfaction of leadership and leverage that an executive role at a large company represents. The moniker is indeed very descriptive. Finding and landing that new executive level position requires significant time investment and focus. Making the consultancy successful requires significant time investment and focus. A difficult juggling exercise.

Another aspect of ‘reluctant’ may come from the person enjoying the corporate freedom and exposure to different companies, industries and roles the consulting career represents but at the same time missing the satisfaction of leadership and leverage that an executive role at a large company represents.

]]> Comment on The Age of Reluctant Consultants by Herb Ego http://cartagrande.com/?p=93#comment-57 Herb Ego Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:06:41 +0000 http://cartagrande.com/?p=93#comment-57 Thanks for mentioning me, although I wish I was associated with a more positive phrase. There are a few positives to my reluctant consultancy including the financial rewards, a lot of flexibility, and a higher sense of self worth. My consultancy is now a full time endeavor - not what I was looking for, but still it's a paycheck... Herb Thanks for mentioning me, although I wish I was associated with a more positive phrase. There are a few positives to my reluctant consultancy including the financial rewards, a lot of flexibility, and a higher sense of self worth. My consultancy is now a full time endeavor – not what I was looking for, but still it’s a paycheck… Herb

]]> Comment on The Age of Reluctant Consultants by Bob Fishback http://cartagrande.com/?p=93#comment-55 Bob Fishback Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:42:05 +0000 http://cartagrande.com/?p=93#comment-55 Luis, this is very well written and you've described my situation extremely well! Now.....back to the networking to search for more clients or a more permanent position! Bob Luis, this is very well written and you’ve described my situation extremely well! Now…..back to the networking to search for more clients or a more permanent position! Bob

]]> Comment on SUPERSIZE YOUR DREAM by lmartinez http://cartagrande.com/?p=64#comment-25 lmartinez Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:19:59 +0000 http://www.cartagrande.com/?p=64#comment-25 Thank you, Jere. Interestingly, since that time that I wrote that post I have followed my own advice. I have opened an office in Coral Gables (Miami) and I'm exploring how to tap that huge and growing market. It will take time to build a large network, but I'm already doing deals with the "hubs", nodes of networking organizations for mutual benefit. And again, thank you for your support. Thank you, Jere. Interestingly, since that time that I wrote that post I have followed my own advice. I have opened an office in Coral Gables (Miami) and I’m exploring how to tap that huge and growing market. It will take time to build a large network, but I’m already doing deals with the “hubs”, nodes of networking organizations for mutual benefit. And again, thank you for your support.

]]> Comment on SUPERSIZE YOUR DREAM by Jere McQueen http://cartagrande.com/?p=64#comment-24 Jere McQueen Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:57:34 +0000 http://www.cartagrande.com/?p=64#comment-24 Luis, I have read all of your posts, while they are all great, this one really hits home! If webpages could be dog-eared from repeated visits to them, this post would definitely be the place that the book would open to from re-reading. I have a copy in my notebook that I reflect on when I'm in doubt or for a friend to read over coffee. Thank you for this motivational post. Luis, I have read all of your posts, while they are all great, this one really hits home! If webpages could be dog-eared from repeated visits to them, this post would definitely be the place that the book would open to from re-reading. I have a copy in my notebook that I reflect on when I’m in doubt or for a friend to read over coffee. Thank you for this motivational post.

]]> Comment on Play to win. by alexia http://cartagrande.com/?p=86#comment-38 alexia Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:13:03 +0000 http://www.cartagrande.com/?p=86#comment-38 love the drive! love the drive!

]]> Comment on Play to win. by Deborah Cox http://cartagrande.com/?p=86#comment-36 Deborah Cox Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:09:48 +0000 http://www.cartagrande.com/?p=86#comment-36 This reminds me of the advice I've heard given by sports psychologists to picture success. Before you walk the diving board for that dive (that interview!) go through the motions in your mind and "land" it. This reminds me of the advice I’ve heard given by sports psychologists to picture success. Before you walk the diving board for that dive (that interview!) go through the motions in your mind and “land” it.

]]> Comment on Play to win. by Raul Ramos y Sanchez http://cartagrande.com/?p=86#comment-35 Raul Ramos y Sanchez Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:25:08 +0000 http://www.cartagrande.com/?p=86#comment-35 Your parents, and many others in the Cuban exile community, have proven that values are the most important thing we can bequeath our children. Most Cuban exiles arrived penniless in the U.S. but many soon found their way to financial success and positions of leadership. Although the government gave aid to newly-arrived Cuban families, it was temporary assistance repaid many times over in the taxes and new jobs created in Miami by the exiles. Thanks for reminding us that poverty is a state of mind, not an economic condition, Luis. Moreover, the entrepreneurial torch is being carried by many newcomers like you from all over the world to this great nation. Thanks for this post -- and for your courage in expanding to Miami. It's the spirit that keeps our economy thriving. Your parents, and many others in the Cuban exile community, have proven that values are the most important thing we can bequeath our children. Most Cuban exiles arrived penniless in the U.S. but many soon found their way to financial success and positions of leadership. Although the government gave aid to newly-arrived Cuban families, it was temporary assistance repaid many times over in the taxes and new jobs created in Miami by the exiles. Thanks for reminding us that poverty is a state of mind, not an economic condition, Luis. Moreover, the entrepreneurial torch is being carried by many newcomers like you from all over the world to this great nation. Thanks for this post — and for your courage in expanding to Miami. It’s the spirit that keeps our economy thriving.

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