Comments on: fame or influence? choose your own adventure. http://www.taragentile.com/fame-influence/ You bring the passion, I'll show you the profit | Creative Business Coach ushering in the New Economy Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:07:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Beth http://www.taragentile.com/fame-influence/comment-page-1/#comment-1065 Beth Sat, 21 Aug 2010 18:36:53 +0000 http://www.taragentile.com/?p=860#comment-1065 I was totally jogging. I did NOT want to miss you! :) When my husband told me you came by while I was gone, my thought went something like "NOoooo!!..." Since then I have learned my lesson about leaving my booth for very long at trade shows. I allow myself 2 or 3 social jaunts through the entire show (Four nine-hour days in a row - that is a lot of standing in a 10' x 10' space!). At the last Atlanta Gift Show, I met Megan Auman and I would have jogged after her, too if I had missed her. If I had to analyze why I was excited to meet you both, it's not necessarily that you're famous, but more because you are both very talented and prolific in what you do and that demands respect. And maybe a little admiration. :) In our little crafty world, you are both movers and shakers - it reminds me of that Intel commercial where they say "Our rock stars are not like your rock stars." So true. Keep on rockin'! I was totally jogging. I did NOT want to miss you! :) When my husband told me you came by while I was gone, my thought went something like “NOoooo!!…” Since then I have learned my lesson about leaving my booth for very long at trade shows. I allow myself 2 or 3 social jaunts through the entire show (Four nine-hour days in a row – that is a lot of standing in a 10′ x 10′ space!). At the last Atlanta Gift Show, I met Megan Auman and I would have jogged after her, too if I had missed her. If I had to analyze why I was excited to meet you both, it’s not necessarily that you’re famous, but more because you are both very talented and prolific in what you do and that demands respect. And maybe a little admiration. :) In our little crafty world, you are both movers and shakers – it reminds me of that Intel commercial where they say “Our rock stars are not like your rock stars.” So true. Keep on rockin’!

]]> By: Dvora Schleffer http://www.taragentile.com/fame-influence/comment-page-1/#comment-973 Dvora Schleffer Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:02:34 +0000 http://www.taragentile.com/?p=860#comment-973 I'd choose influence for sure. These days everybody wants to be famous like that is the most important thing. I never had any desire to be on tv or magazines etc. As a jewelry designer I have always wanted to influence people by helping them create their own look and style . I do sometimes feel that fame has become a price you have to pay in order to gain the influence you want. This is why if I was asked to appear in a magazine I would probably agree, not because I want to be famous but because it will help me reach more people and have more influence. I’d choose influence for sure. These days everybody wants to be famous like that is the most important thing. I never had any desire to be on tv or magazines etc. As a jewelry designer I have always wanted to influence people by helping them create their own look and style . I do sometimes feel that fame has become a price you have to pay in order to gain the influence you want. This is why if I was asked to appear in a magazine I would probably agree, not because I want to be famous but because it will help me reach more people and have more influence.

]]> By: Erin http://www.taragentile.com/fame-influence/comment-page-1/#comment-971 Erin Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:44:58 +0000 http://www.taragentile.com/?p=860#comment-971 influence is for sure better than fame. For me its because fame diminishes influence. Anything that is endorsed, promoted, or supported by a celebrity or famous person I take with a grain of salt. Celebs will do anything for money... At least that's how i see it influence is for sure better than fame. For me its because fame diminishes influence. Anything that is endorsed, promoted, or supported by a celebrity or famous person I take with a grain of salt. Celebs will do anything for money… At least that’s how i see it

]]> By: Amanda http://www.taragentile.com/fame-influence/comment-page-1/#comment-968 Amanda Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:27:53 +0000 http://www.taragentile.com/?p=860#comment-968 I'd pick influence for sure. It's true, fame is "fleeting". It does help if people know you well enough to want to listen to you or be influenced by you - however you don't' have to be famous to have an effect on others - you just have to do your "thing" and if others find what you're doing is valuable to them, then you've done your part of being influential. Influence comes with a life well examined and well lived. I've never left a reply before - I am rather new at blogging. I appreciate having signed up on your site - you have such a passion to help others succeed - and I've learned a fair bit from you so far - I want to thank you for sharing so much of your creativity and expertise - its been so helpful to me and I know, from reading all the responses you receive, many others too. Thank you so much:) Amanda I’d pick influence for sure. It’s true, fame is “fleeting”. It does help if people know you well enough to want to listen to you or be influenced by you – however you don’t’ have to be famous to have an effect on others – you just have to do your “thing” and if others find what you’re doing is valuable to them, then you’ve done your part of being influential. Influence comes with a life well examined and well lived.
I’ve never left a reply before – I am rather new at blogging. I appreciate having signed up on your site – you have such a passion to help others succeed – and I’ve learned a fair bit from you so far – I want to thank you for sharing so much of your creativity and expertise – its been so helpful to me and I know, from reading all the responses you receive, many others too. Thank you so much:)

Amanda

]]> By: crash pad girl http://www.taragentile.com/fame-influence/comment-page-1/#comment-967 crash pad girl Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:16:40 +0000 http://www.taragentile.com/?p=860#comment-967 i think in all honesty, i have to say i want both. i believe that through fame you can have tremendous influence. if once the fame has faded, you've used your influence to help, challenge, and motivate people you can be proud of yourself. that's the way i see it. i don't believe wanting fame is anything to be ashamed of, as always it's all about your intentions. i think in all honesty, i have to say i want both. i believe that through fame you can have tremendous influence. if once the fame has faded, you’ve used your influence to help, challenge, and motivate people you can be proud of yourself. that’s the way i see it. i don’t believe wanting fame is anything to be ashamed of, as always it’s all about your intentions.

]]> By: Tasha Chawner http://www.taragentile.com/fame-influence/comment-page-1/#comment-966 Tasha Chawner Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:06:45 +0000 http://www.taragentile.com/?p=860#comment-966 Being a Mum, I know that influence has a lot more impact than fame. I influence my kids on a daily basis - and would love same sort-of 'impact' to translate to my business. But just like my kids, I know that the business part of influence is definitely a long-haul road to travel. Raising kids. Loyal readers and fans of my jewellery. Take it one day at a time, I say. Cheers, Tasha Being a Mum, I know that influence has a lot more impact than fame.
I influence my kids on a daily basis – and would love same sort-of ‘impact’ to translate to my business.
But just like my kids, I know that the business part of influence is definitely a long-haul road to travel.
Raising kids. Loyal readers and fans of my jewellery. Take it one day at a time, I say.
Cheers,
Tasha

]]> By: tara http://www.taragentile.com/fame-influence/comment-page-1/#comment-962 tara Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:46:47 +0000 http://www.taragentile.com/?p=860#comment-962 yes - so true. people who are "influenced" act like they have a real relationship with the influencer. people who are reacting to fame grovel. and that's weird ;) yes – so true. people who are “influenced” act like they have a real relationship with the influencer. people who are reacting to fame grovel. and that’s weird ;)

]]> By: tara http://www.taragentile.com/fame-influence/comment-page-1/#comment-961 tara Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:46:06 +0000 http://www.taragentile.com/?p=860#comment-961 you're welcome, krista! thanks for stopping by! you’re welcome, krista! thanks for stopping by!

]]> By: tara http://www.taragentile.com/fame-influence/comment-page-1/#comment-960 tara Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:45:48 +0000 http://www.taragentile.com/?p=860#comment-960 right-o, amber! and that "core group" of customers - in the case of your business - is going to come to your aid or sing your praises from the hill tops, just like a core group of close friends. it's the whole rule of 1,000, ya know? i love that. right-o, amber! and that “core group” of customers – in the case of your business – is going to come to your aid or sing your praises from the hill tops, just like a core group of close friends.

it’s the whole rule of 1,000, ya know? i love that.

]]> By: tara http://www.taragentile.com/fame-influence/comment-page-1/#comment-959 tara Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:44:28 +0000 http://www.taragentile.com/?p=860#comment-959 amen, angela! and thank you! it is SO easy with confusing the desire for fame with the desire for influence. we think that to do big things we need a lot of people to know who we are - but generating real influence is a totally different matter and can give you much bigger results. i'd like to think that i'm a walking, talking example of this! amen, angela! and thank you!

it is SO easy with confusing the desire for fame with the desire for influence. we think that to do big things we need a lot of people to know who we are – but generating real influence is a totally different matter and can give you much bigger results. i’d like to think that i’m a walking, talking example of this!

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