My
head is spinning. American Crafts acquires a favorite brand- again. This time
it's Crate Paper.
Just
when I started liking them.
Acquisition or as I like to call it- the big chomp
chomp chomp. You know what comes after right?
The
inevitable indigestion and rapid expulsion of all acquired materials.
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If
you have a specific brand affinity (or as I like to call it- fanlove) I suggest
you disconnect from that and start focusing on your work, family and spiritual
life (you pick the order of course)- the next few months are gonna be SCARY.
Uhm
Michelle..
When,
exactly, did this become a business news blog?
Just
reacting- thinking and learning.
Heidi
Swapp has a wonderful take on this... issue? Situation? Problem? Reality?
Here's
the link- http://heidigracekress.com/2011/09/big-big-news/
I
want to thank all of you who stood by me this week and also those who
unfollowed this blog because of the things I say. I'm learning a huge lesson-
some people will not like what you say and leave, some will agree and stay and
some will disagree but stick around to tell you why- and all groups have value
and importance but that last group is the one I need to hear from most because
they challenge and prod and keep me accountable.
Above
all we need to keep the lines of communication open people- across political or
philosophical lines, across religious and racial lines, across socio-economic
and cultural divides- make it your duty to keep talking and thinking and
learning- only then will we find our way out of the Minotaur's Maze. Unfazed.
MuChOs SmOoChEs!
Michelle
Best. Blog. Post. Ever. Love it, keep on keepin' it real!
ReplyDeleteI liked reading about Heidi Grace - first hand report on 'how it works'. I have also discovered from reading other people's comments on the matter that I am not a realist (far from it) nor even an idealist (too technical). But I don't intend to change. I will remain a fantasist and be happy with it.
ReplyDeleteOoh! Ooh! What did I miss? What did you say to get people to unfollow? I actually find that VERY cool! Going to have to go make a cuppa and read back now - my nosiness has been piqued.
ReplyDeleteJust checked out the link - wow.
I agree with you and yes I have been there, did that... but didn't get that f***in' T.
ReplyDeleteCommunication is vital för life. That's it!
PS. Love that text we found the other day. :)
Running a business is tiring; running it with limited resources is exhausting, if not impossible! And when your business is a labor of love and your customers are like family, sometimes getting a larger company with more resources to come in can be mutually beneficial to all, customers included. My husband and I have been eking out a living in the bicycle industry for 15 years. Our customers are patient and kind, understanding, the BEST. They know we are just 2 people supplying excellent product to 60+ different countries so they are willing to wait when we are low on stock, etc. Sometimes we think everyone would be happier if we were picked up by a bigger brand. It's a tough decision Crate Paper made. I'm sure there was a lot of thought and sleepless nights as they weighed all the pros and cons. I think it's great that Lisa will stay on as creative director. I wish them the best!
ReplyDeleteThere! And now I am an official follower, Michelle! Keep up the great posts! I love your spunk and the way you think! You keep my brain working! <3
ReplyDeleteGreat post Michelle! Totally agree with Kristen. Thanks for keeping it real!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou rock, Michelle. I think you have said what many, many people have been thinking. It's sad that so many in the paper crafting industry feel that they must put on a mask, or pretend they are something they are not. I personally find the coated with frosting types scary and boring at the same time. Sometimes being confronted by honesty hurts...but it always holds us accountable. Super post. I'm a fan...and have your back.
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