I had the pleasure of going to the Mira Awards last night with Douglas Karr. Doug and his company, DK New Media were sponsors of the event. Doug invited friends and business partners of DK New Media, and I’m proud that I was included in that list.
Doug and I met three years ago at a Smaller Indiana gathering. We got to know each other better through the Southside Smoosiers Technology Group, a loose collection of technology folks who met once a month at the old Bean Cup near Greenwood.
We’ve shared ideas given each other advice on a variety of issues, including politics, religion, marketing, sales and doing business in Indiana.
Doug served on my Techmakers Board for a year and helped Techmakers define its online presence and bring value to the group.
Through the course of our friendship, we’ve developed a business relationship. DK New Media is the strategy behind all of Lifeline Data Centers‘ marketing.
But our relationship is just one relationship. Doug’s circle is diverse. Harry Howe helps companies that become a victim of their own success. Denise Speer solves administrative problems for companies. Adam Small helps realtors use his online and mobile software tools to grow their business. Matt Nettleton teaches real people about the true nature of selling.
Although we’re quite different in many respects, I believe it works to all of our advantages. What binds us together is frendship and the willingness to trust each other and help each other both personally and professionally.
