After 10 years, it’s time to say goodbye

Many years ago I used to own a small web design company that I ran out of my house. The account manager where I hosted my client’s websites would often refer business to me when people would contact them for assistance. This is how I was introduced to Derek. He was overloaded with clients and needed some assistance. I stepped in and started doing work for him on a regular basis. We worked well together. For the next 18 months or so, Derek was my #1 client keeping me busy full time. With so much of my time being focused on just one client, I did the only thing that made sense. On January 1st of 2000, I dissolved my company and became the first employee of the Selling Source.

I could talk for hours about the great times I’ve had these past 10 years. From the very first holiday party where it was 4 of us going to dinner at TGI Fridays, to reaching such milestones as being listed on the Inc 500 list, twice! It has really been an amazing journey.

I’m proud to say that I’ve worked with some of the sharpest people in the industry. I’m lucky to say that I have become good friends with a great many of them. I will be forever grateful for my time at Selling Source for introducing me to such an incredible group of talented people.

And now I’m ready to start a brand new adventure. I can only hope my next 10 years are filled with as many great memories and relationships.

Cheers.

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25 Comments

  1. Aaron Hockley on January 24, 2010 at 3:59 pm

    Best of luck on your move into your new ventures… Congrats on the move.



    • vegasgeek on January 24, 2010 at 6:20 pm

      Thanks, Aaron.



  2. Travis Ryan on January 24, 2010 at 4:11 pm

    WOW! That is quite the news! I feel very fortunate to have met you while working @ Selling Source. Good luck with your new adventures. Portland?



    • vegasgeek on January 24, 2010 at 6:19 pm

      No, not moving. I'll be staying here in Vegas doing work from home.



    • vegasgeek on January 25, 2010 at 1:19 am

      No, not moving. I'll be staying here in Vegas doing work from home.



  3. Lori on January 24, 2010 at 5:09 pm

    Congratulations and well wishes on the new opportunity. I'd say "Good Luck" but you don't need luck. I know with the care and detail you take with your clients, that you will be very successful. Remember us little people when you're at the top and if you need assistance along the way, don't hesitate to ask.



    • vegasgeek on January 24, 2010 at 6:18 pm

      Thanks. Trust me, we'll take all the good luck we can get!



    • vegasgeek on January 25, 2010 at 1:18 am

      Thanks. Trust me, we'll take all the good luck we can get!



  4. mcbuzz on January 24, 2010 at 5:46 pm

    John,
    Wishing you great success with http://9seeds.com. Thank you for all the work you do at WordCamp events and on your blog.



    • vegasgeek on January 24, 2010 at 6:17 pm

      Thank you so much. It's going to be exciting, that's for sure.



    • vegasgeek on January 25, 2010 at 1:17 am

      Thank you so much. It's going to be exciting, that's for sure.



  5. Cory on January 24, 2010 at 7:21 pm

    Congrats man! Keep in touch. We'll have to go get a beer or a few some time.



  6. shaynesanderson on January 24, 2010 at 8:11 pm

    big things



  7. Darin on January 24, 2010 at 9:46 pm

    Congratulations man! Looking forward to seeing what you kids end up pulling off!



  8. toddhuish on January 24, 2010 at 10:20 pm

    BIG THINGS!



  9. JasonMurphy on January 25, 2010 at 7:57 am

    Ten years is quite the feat, John. Something to definitely be proud of. I'm glad I had the opportunity to work with you through 3 of those years!

    I wish you much success with your new projects!



  10. Jake Ludens on January 25, 2010 at 9:51 am

    Congrats John! Don't hesitate calling if I can help out on anything.



  11. Pennie on January 25, 2010 at 10:40 am

    I loved working with you sooo much!!! Good luck, I wish nothing but happiness & success!! xoxox Pennie *^_^*



  12. JasonMurphy on January 25, 2010 at 2:57 pm

    Ten years is quite the feat, John. Something to definitely be proud of. I'm glad I had the opportunity to work with you through 3 of those years!

    I wish you much success with your new projects!



  13. Jessi on January 26, 2010 at 6:15 pm

    Are you gonna name these sharp and talented people you worked with, or should I just assume it was me? (heh, Juuuuuust kidding).

    This is Fan-freaking-tastic news and Justin and I are truly happy for you! I learned a lot from you when we did work together. And hopefully you'll still answer my silly questions.



  14. Chris Cugno on January 28, 2010 at 6:02 pm

    As long as we'll continue to see you in cyberspace, it's not really goodbye. The title kinda freaked me out.

    -VirtualChris



    • john on January 28, 2010 at 1:33 pm

      Yep, I'll still be online. Just changing the view a little bit.



  15. Stevie on January 29, 2010 at 3:43 pm

    Congrats, John! I look forward to hearing more. Keep enjoying the journey and best of luck!



  16. Kaysha on March 12, 2010 at 11:58 am

    Very exciting news! I know you will do great things in the next ten years, just as you've done the past ten years. I wish you lots of luck and if there is anything I can ever help with, let me know!



  17. Kaysha on March 12, 2010 at 12:01 pm

    If you were going to leave Vegas, Portland is the place to go.