Yelp, community management, Detroit, and the Icrontic community

primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' BoopinDetroit, MI Icrontian
edited September 2010 in Lifestyle
Yelp, community management, Detroit, and the Icrontic community
«1

Comments

  • Todd J. List
    edited August 2010
    I'm tearing up just reading your post, Brian. To me this feels like a good move for you. I wish you all the best with the application!

    If you land the job at Yelp you will still be doing what you do so well: Giving people good information about something that's important to you. Whatever happens, Icrontic can do naught but cheer you on!

    Go get 'em!
  • Shauna Nicholson
    edited August 2010
    Best of luck, Brian. You'd be a wonderful asset to Yelp and a fantastic community ambassador for Detroit!
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited August 2010
    Just remember that Icrontic can always have your attention if you make sure that it is so. Juggling Icrontic and work at the same time can be rough, but a conscious effort to get it all done pays off.

    I know that first hand. :D

    Best of luck to you, my good friend.
  • the_technocratthe_technocrat IC-MotY1 Indy Icrontian
    edited August 2010
    Have people write up reviews for you on LinkedIn, that way you can use them for all future pursuits, be they for a Yelp alternative in case it doesn't work out, or for options after Yelp.
  • Cliff_ForsterCliff_Forster Icrontian
    edited August 2010
    Brian, I think I speak for everyone when I say, whats best for Brian, is best for Icrontic.

    In my experience with Icrontic events, its very obvious that you know businesses in Detroit and have an amazing passion for them. You also have this sense of optimism that Detroit needs. Yelp will be fortunate to have you.
  • JingallsJingalls Eugene, OR
    edited August 2010
    You've built a great community.
    Where is thrax working anyway?
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited August 2010
    Many people know, but I can't publicly say at this time. :)
  • JingallsJingalls Eugene, OR
    edited August 2010
    Aw okay... I'm trusting we'll get an update we you can?
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited August 2010
    Absolutely!
  • Nikki Stephan
    edited August 2010
    You absolutely deserve this position, and you would do an amazing job! Sending you lots of luck.
  • ShortyShorty Manchester, UK Icrontian
    edited August 2010
    You absolutely should be in this role. I have seen parts of the D that I would have never seen or known about if I had come as a traditional tourist. You brought me to Detroit, you will bring my wife to Detroit. You are Detroit!
  • MAGICMAGIC Doot Doot Furniture City, Michigan Icrontian
    edited August 2010
    After reading the description, I can't think of a person better suited for that job. Get it.
  • KwitkoKwitko Sheriff of Banning (Retired) By the thing near the stuff Icrontian
    edited August 2010
    Best of luck, Brian. You've got this.
  • GHoosdumGHoosdum Icrontian
    edited August 2010
    You've been a community manager for Detroit for years, now it's time to do it for Yelp.
  • QCHQCH Ancient Guru Chicago Area - USA Icrontian
    edited August 2010
    You mean you haven't been working for Yelp all these years? Hmmmm.... go figure. Sure fooled me. You are the human Yelp for so many of us. Yelp would be silly to NOT hire you. You know and love the Detroit area. You are connected in Facebook, Twitter, 4-square, and so many other mediums. Good luck...
  • UPSLynxUPSLynx :KAPPA: Redwood City, CA Icrontian
    edited August 2010
    Get this job so you can go in with Pragtastic and I for expensive scotch next IC event!

    Seriously though man, we want you to be happy, not poor and stressed. Can't promise the stress will go away, but if being able to enjoy a fantastic meal every once in awhile or a quick jaunt across the country for fun is worth it to you, then without question this is a good move.

    And, of course, you know we'll always be here, and we'll always support you and your decisions. <4
  • BobbyDigiBobbyDigi ? R U #Hats ! TX Icrontian
    edited August 2010
    ^5 Brian, You Can Do It!

    -Digi
  • JasonJason H. R. Chufnstuf PDX Icrontian
    edited August 2010
    Good luck, homie.
  • Jeremiah Staes
    edited August 2010
    Go for it, man. Sometimes, you can't monetize your passion as you thought. But you find out that you can do your passion in different ways, and glad to have you on "Team Detroit" as far as supporters go. I've been at that crux in my life before. It's tough, but you gotta do what you gotta do.

    It's funny how connections and life works sometimes, good sir. Good luck!
  • NiGHTSNiGHTS San Diego Icrontian
    edited August 2010
    You probably can't see it, but we're all linking our arms together behind you right now.

    Have yourself some.
  • EMTEMT Seattle, WA Icrontian
    edited August 2010
    Good luck Brian. Travelling is high on my list too. I think I would do whatever it took to be able to do it.
  • l.m.orchard
    edited August 2010
    Good luck man, you deserve it! Anyone who says otherwise is a jerk.
  • LeonardoLeonardo Wake up and smell the glaciers Eagle River, Alaska Icrontian
    edited August 2010
    Good luck, Brian! I'm behind on this. Do what you need to do.
  • miragemirage
    edited August 2010
    I can't think of a better fit. You are the "prime" candidate. You will get it.
  • JokkeJokke Bergen, Norway Icrontian
    edited August 2010
    Good for you, Brian! I wish you the best of luck with this.
  • ZanthianZanthian Mitey Worrier Icrontian
    edited August 2010
    Any update on the process?
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited August 2010
    Not a word. When I applied, I got acknowledgement that my application had been received on the same day. That's the last I've heard.
  • GargGarg Purveyor of Lincoln Nightmares Icrontian
    edited August 2010
    Brian made me fall in love with Detroit. Hire this guy.
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited August 2010
    I really appreciate all the kind words and sentiments... :D

    Now if only Yelp read these comments :-/
  • CyrixInsteadCyrixInstead Stoke-on-Trent, England Icrontian
    edited September 2010
    Good luck prime!

    ~Cyrix
Sign In or Register to comment.