March 05, 2008 @ 8:43 AM
Person A: “Hey, I heard you’re presenting at SXSWi?”
Me: “No. Actually I’m just speaking there.”
Person A: “Oh you’re on a Panel? Well, that’s good too.”
Me: “Not exactly. I’m participating in a Core Conversation with Brian Warren. It’s something new this year, and I’m really excited about it.”
Person A: “Is that like a Panel?”
Me: “Good question.”
Person A: “Oh wow! Michael Eisner is speaking at the same time as you. Isn’t that funny?”
Me: “Um, could I just get my coffee please?”
-- Aaaaaaand scene!
While it may seem everybody and their CEO is speaking at this year’s SXSW Interactive, don’t miss the indelible Brian Warren and I talking about Specialization vs. Doing it All. Can a designer/developer do it all, and be good at it all? What effect does specialization vs. doing it all have on:
- a project.
- your business plan.
- client expectations.
- competitive edge.
- marketability.
- your creative and personal satisfaction.
We plan to share specific lessons and ideas we’ve found in collaboration, and hope to hear your stories as well. It should be a real SXSWi experience. So make sure to add us to your calender! Core Conversation: Specialization vs. Doing it All
Also, check out sched.org. It’s a fantastic way to organize your SXSWi events (to register: just log-in like you already have an account.)
See you there! 
Comments
Hi Mark. Long time listener, first time caller. I'm really looking forward to meeting you at south by southwest interactive. I'll totally come to your core conversation.
Funny. I'll see you and Brian over that disney dude any day.
Looking forward to it, Mark! Just make sure you take care of your heart between now and then. Jake and I would hate to turn the paddles loose on you again, like we had to do last year!
@Dane - Oh yes. Oh so very much YES!
Have fun, Mark! Wish I could be there!
You know I'm there, all hopped up on coffee. And who is this joker Michael Eisner.
Well, tarnation, I hope they consider these Core Conversations to be important enough to record. I want to hear this!
Hey Mark,Saw your name on the list of speakers at SXSW. I haven't been there in a few years. It's grown....LARGE.
Hope you are doing well! Wish I could be there!
I don't know you from Adam, but I'm in this SXSW Expression Engine sales pitch and I clicked on your blog at their main site.So maybe I'll come see what you have to say, seeing as all this weird coincidence is happening.
Hiya Mark,Welcome back to Albuquerque! Looking forward to any materials from your "core conversation." Nice to have you representin'.
Excellent Mark. Sounds like fun!
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