Blog: Jef Lippiatt

Digging Women In The Local Tech Scene

I meant to share this earlier, but time has flown by since DIG SOUTH. My apologies on not getting around to this faster.

I was one of the few (perhaps 4) men that attended the Women In Tech panel during DIG SOUTH. First, let me say the panel was fantastic. I was happy to see that the venue was packed for the session, but disappointed by the lack of male turn out. It is always good to hear and experience different perspectives.

Michelle Van Jura of Intersect Communications did a fantastic job moderating the Women In Tech panel session. Also of note on the panel was Titania Jordan host of Atlanta Tech Edge. The panel did a wonderful job address a variety different situations from the female perspective.

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Scaling Up Business Growth with Billie Attaway

  • Event Date: May 17, 2016
  • Event Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Event Location: Whitfield Executive Center @ Charleston Southern University
  • Event Address: 9200 University Blvd, Charleston, SC 29423

Register quickly, only a few seats are left.

Billie Attaway has lived in Charleston for 38 years and built and sold two multi-million dollar businesses. He is also one of only 165 certified Gazelles International Coaches. Watch a quick interview of Billie with my friend Boyd Stough.



6 Habits to Help You Succeed

Success is a mindset, so double down on these habits

  • Stay Teachable - It is important as you grow your business journey that you remain teachable. Why? It is an attitude of humility that recognizes there is always more to learn. If you are looking for a mentor (which you should be unless you have one), this is key. Mentors want to know they are adding value, so to keep one ensure you are listening, trying their advice and asking questions.

  • Stay Adaptable - Is this similar to staying teachable? Yes. It is that important. Being adaptable is about having awareness. You need the ability to recognize when things aren't working and why they aren't working. Don't continue a routine that isn't working for the sake of following the "playbook". Situations change. Customers change. Technologies change. Be willing to get rid of processes and products that aren't producing the right results.

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On The Edge Of Dig South

Are you going to DIG SOUTH next week?

I'll be there all 3 days, representing my new venture Cardonic. Cardonic is a line of sarcastic and snarky greeting cards for people looking to get reactions. Some very exciting things are starting to materialize (new product lines coming in the near future). But, we can talk about Cardonic more at DIG SOUTH.

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Jump Start Your Venture

What are you waiting for?

Trying to figure out where to start when you on trying to start a business can be frustrating. I've gone through that pain myself. I decided to round up some resources that I've used and make them readily available to all.

I'm still in the process of adding additional details and resources, but I encourage you to checkout JumpStart. You'll find a plethora of links that can speed up your adventure into business.

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