Thank you for sharing this. One thing we certainly don't learn as we make new friends in this space is the back story and what you've done up till now so this was great to read.
Of course, your comment about me at Podcast Academy brought a huge early morning smile to my face.
John R. Carman
· 2 years ago
Very informative, thanks Chris! I wish everyone I wanted to know more about would post an autobiography of sorts.
Michael Bailey
· 2 years ago
Thanks for the mention Chris. I'm honored to be interwoven in your recent history. Keep doing what you are doing, because simply nobody does it like CBro does it.
Even though I have no words to describe how much this community means to me, I definitely have nothing but the best hopes and desires for a positive outcome for everyone involved.
I suppose in the end, it's all about the ride that we're taking together, and not about the destination.
Eric Skiff
· 2 years ago
Neat :) It's good to get some of the back-story from before barcamp - can you believe that's long enough ago to be the start of the 'modern era of CB?' Time flies!
Blogging is often a tool for making connections and getting to know people better, so I can't believe I'd never though of an autobio as a key part of that. Nice work :) If you ever write a "10 ways to help people connect to you through your blog" this has got to be at the top of the list as "too obvious to be obvious"
Sooz
· 2 years ago
This is brilliant, Chris! Thanks for taking the time to write it up. I agree with C.C. and Eric -- having a backstory is helpful.
Dan York
· 2 years ago
Chris, Thanks for taking the time to write this - it's nice to learn more of your background... and yes, Podcast Academy 2 in Boston was a great event that started connecting me into this whole network of folks as well. (I don't recall if you and I actually met there or not... I know we did subsequently at some other event.) It was exciting to be there with a room full of such energetic and enthusiastic people.
It's interesting to know about your historic love of writing... that shows here as your blog is definitely one of the better written ones out there!
A thought for you - to help acquaint new readers with you, perhaps you could put an "About Me" link under your photo that links to this blog entry (or a static page with some of this info).
See you in Stockholm, Dan
Justin Kownacki
· 2 years ago
I merit an entire paragraph in the Chris Brogan story? Wow, I must be doing something right.
In the film version of this blog post, I insist I be played by Topher Grace...
steve garfield
· 2 years ago
In the film version of this post can I play me?
Doug Haslam
· 2 years ago
Wow-- a lot more connections in there than I knew about- before.
Turns out Chris worked for a client and I didn't even know it.
So, who will play Chris in the film? I see a little Rip Torn, esp with the beard, but he is way too old.
Lance Weber
· 2 years ago
Chris - I'm guessing you are officially Patient Zero for the Backstory Blog Post meme. And yes, I'm infected, working on it right now...
Mark
· 2 years ago
Good stuff Chris! Hey, you remember saying I want to make you something? No? Ok, I really want to make you something. Like, REALLY so get in touch so I can really, really, really make you something.
Really.
Daniel Glifberg
· 2 years ago
Great reading, looking forward to meet you at PodCamp Europe here in Sweden in June.
jon
· 2 years ago
You are doing something in this community that many in face-to-face community never get around to providing. When we hire someone new, we all get to see that person's resume, to ask questions about their past, but they don't get that same courtesy. And I choose that word intentionally because there is a courtesy about it, an invitation into the lives that have been going on for a long time.
As usual, you set a standard for this community which shows how much you understand life, not just digital life.
And I'm hoping you and Jeff agree on more than this.
Connie Crosby
· 2 years ago
As a newer acquaintance/follower I just figured you had arrived on the scene a fully formed podcaster. Your story shows that we never know where life will take us next, and we need to follow the opportunities. And we need to keep working on making ourselves better.
Thanks for this.
Cheers, Connie
paul merrill
· 2 years ago
Great stuff!
Keep evolving, Chris...
Justin Kownacki
· 2 years ago
Yes, keep evolving. But not into a shark. That would be scary and your children would cry.
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Of course, your comment about me at Podcast Academy brought a huge early morning smile to my face.
Even though I have no words to describe how much this community means to me, I definitely have nothing but the best hopes and desires for a positive outcome for everyone involved.
I suppose in the end, it's all about the ride that we're taking together, and not about the destination.
Blogging is often a tool for making connections and getting to know people better, so I can't believe I'd never though of an autobio as a key part of that. Nice work :) If you ever write a "10 ways to help people connect to you through your blog" this has got to be at the top of the list as "too obvious to be obvious"
Thanks for taking the time to write this - it's nice to learn more of your background... and yes, Podcast Academy 2 in Boston was a great event that started connecting me into this whole network of folks as well. (I don't recall if you and I actually met there or not... I know we did subsequently at some other event.) It was exciting to be there with a room full of such energetic and enthusiastic people.
It's interesting to know about your historic love of writing... that shows here as your blog is definitely one of the better written ones out there!
A thought for you - to help acquaint new readers with you, perhaps you could put an "About Me" link under your photo that links to this blog entry (or a static page with some of this info).
See you in Stockholm,
Dan
In the film version of this blog post, I insist I be played by Topher Grace...
Turns out Chris worked for a client and I didn't even know it.
So, who will play Chris in the film? I see a little Rip Torn, esp with the beard, but he is way too old.
Really.
As usual, you set a standard for this community which shows how much you understand life, not just digital life.
And I'm hoping you and Jeff agree on more than this.
Thanks for this.
Cheers,
Connie
Keep evolving, Chris...