Trevin Wagner | Journal http://www.trevinwagner.com/ en ya.dont.say@trevinwagner.com Copyright 2009 2009-11-22T04:01:21+00:00 Refresh DC: Moving from freelance to agency http://www.trevinwagner.com/journal/archive/refresh-dc-from-freelance-to-agency/ http://www.trevinwagner.com/journal/refresh-dc-from-freelance-to-agency/#When:04:01:21Z This past Thursday evening, I again had the pleasure of attending the montly Refresh DC meetup. We were treated to a panel of local studio owners: Martin Ringlein of nclud, Jeff Walpole of Phase2 Technology, Anthony Pappas of The Pappas Group, Jen Sterling of Hinge, and Brian Williams of Viget Labs. Despite the tropics, the standing room only crowd was treated to the insight of these design entrepreneurs.

Each shared their stories with the group, what led them to start their own business, and the importance of passion. My two favorite bits of wisdom came from Martin: have a personal board of directors and define success. The second seems so obvious, but so many times people go charging out of the gate without asking themselves “what do I need to be successful?” Ask the question and figure out the answer.

It’s impossible to not be impressed by the DC web design community. It’s a talented, passionate, intelligent, and supportive group of folks that I always look forward to chatting with and learning from.

]]> Business, Design 2009-11-22T04:01:21+00:00 Zappos pays new employees to quit http://www.trevinwagner.com/journal/archive/zappos-pays-new-employees-to-quit/ http://www.trevinwagner.com/journal/zappos-pays-new-employees-to-quit/#When:21:08:58Z In "Good To Great," author Jim Collins discusses the importance of getting the right people on the bus. Zappos gets it!

Why Zappos Pays New Employees to Quit -- And You Should Too

]]> Inspiration, Business 2009-02-11T21:08:58+00:00 My favorite TED Talk http://www.trevinwagner.com/journal/archive/my-favorite-ted-talk/ http://www.trevinwagner.com/journal/my-favorite-ted-talk/#When:03:14:22Z The knighted Ken Robinson posits that our schools are killing creativity.

“My contention is that creativity, now, is as important in education as literacy. And we should treat it with the same status.”

His humorous and engaging style only strengthen his argument.

]]> Creativity 2009-02-11T03:14:22+00:00 The man who said “no” to Wal-Mart http://www.trevinwagner.com/journal/archive/the-man-who-said-no-to-wal-mart/ http://www.trevinwagner.com/journal/the-man-who-said-no-to-wal-mart/#When:21:00:05Z In Fast Company’s The Man Who Said “No” to Wal-Mart, Simplicity CEO Jim Wier tells how he saved the Snapper brand by understanding the things that meant the most to his customers.

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