2010 is only halfway over, and it’s been a big year so far. Since some major changes have taken place with Impactive Design, I thought it was a good time to reflect on the past year and a half and look forward toward the future.
When I started Impactive Design at the beginning of 2009, I came into it with my eyes wide open and ready for anything. I had a couple strong clients, but knew I needed to expand in order to be successful. I reached out to old friends and colleagues, and started networking like crazy. My endeavors paid off as I engaged with several new clients and business partners to expand my reach. My partnerships with TREW Marketing and Sento Design began to take shape, and clients such as Inquisite, Spredfast, Policy Strategies and Solutions, MICOR Solutions, and Tejas ENT helped make 2009 a successful year.
2010 arrived and started with a bang. My wife received a promotion in February, so we picked up our things and moved to Denver. This was very nerve-wracking, as I had spent over 20 years in Austin and had most of my clients, contacts, and friends there. Not only would I be leaving them, but the disruption in my work availability as we relocated could put a strain on these relationships. Fortunately, I have the best clients and partners in the world. I didn’t lose a single client, and even managed to rebrand Impactive Design, update the website with recent projects, and drum up some new work in the process.
The Redesigned Impactive Design Logo
Then, in May, my wife and I welcomed the arrival of our first son into the clan. While an amazing time, this certainly offered some challenges. Between the loss of sleep and changing diapers, the first few weeks made it difficult to focus on work. I made a few mistakes and had to push a couple things out, but fortunately my clients were understanding and we were able to get through the rough patch.
As our son grows, work has become easier and easier to focus on. In fact, I’ve found a new energy and creativity to my work. In the last week I was able to finalize and launch a couple new sites, and have brought in two new clients. Additionally, I’ve started reaching out to the creative community here in Denver. I think there is a lot of opportunity in the Denver area, and hopefully this will result in building my presence here. It’s a very tech-savvy market, and my experience with technology companies in Austin should suit me well.
So, looking forward, I’m excited by what the future holds for Impactive Design. I thank all of my clients and partners for being understanding in this time of change. I hope I’ll be able to continue serving them well, that their businesses will thrive and our relationships will strengthen. Additionally, I believe that new opportunities will open up here in Denver, and as I nurture those opportunities they will grow and prosper. I’m looking forward to the rest of 2010 and beyond, and maybe even working with you in the near future.
Author: Steve Goodwin