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Title:

How'd They DO That? Secrets of Web Superstars

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Organizer:
Gina Trapani, Smarterware.org
Description:
At SXSW 2009, Ben Huh reminded attendees: "Everyone starts out on the internet as a douchebag. Then you do something that moves you above or below that line." With these words in mind, how did the people you idolize online become internet rockstars? Hear a few of your favorite web content creators and tool developers discuss how they got started, lessons they learned along the way, and how to stay sane, inspired, and awesome when you work on the web
Questions
Answered:
  1. What makes a truly admirable online personality, blog, or webapp?
  2. How and when do you turn personal passion into a career online?
  3. Does internet fame pay the bills?
  4. So you've had one big web hit--then what?
  5. How much should you think about managing your "personal brand"?
  6. How do you transition an offline career online and vice versa?
  7. How do you stay inspired in times of creative burnout?
  8. Is it what you know or who you know that really counts?
  9. How do you stay productive day-to-day when there are so many shiny things on the internet out to distract you?
  10. How much does (and should) money matter?
Level:
Beginner
Category:
Career / Work Concerns, Self-Help / Self-Improvement
Type:
Panel
Event:
Interactive 2010
Jen Bekman
on 17/8/09
YES. Ten million thumbs up.
Eric Geller
on 17/8/09
Such a great idea. Voted up!
Bruce Lidl
on 17/8/09
Gina puts on great panels.
Josh Kaufman
on 17/8/09
Gina - looking forward to this panel, as well as catching up with you in Austin! :-)
Adam Pash
on 17/8/09
Am really excited for Gina's panel. Pretty sure you will be, too.
Gina Trapani
on 17/8/09
Thanks everyone!

This panel is my excuse to interview my personal mentors and idols online, and while I've got some fantastic panelists tentatively lined up, I don't want to publish names till we get closer to the date and plans firm up some more.

But trust me. It's going to be really good.
Elayne Crain
on 18/8/09
Already so psyched! How am I supposed to wait until March now? ;)
Jayson Flint
on 24/8/09
Gina this looks great, good luck.
Jana Eggers
on 27/8/09
This is a great idea and approach.
Tamar Weinberg
on 3/9/09
This is an awesome-sounding panel. Looking forward!
Mark Nikolewski
on 4/9/09
Sounds awesome. This could be about 3 panels.
Jared Goralnick
on 4/9/09
Very excited for this...and I don't even need to stay awesome or inspired, I'm just hoping for the sanity part!
Eriic Nakagawa
on 5/10/09
LOL... stop reading rss, squat all day on stats.
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on 16/10/09
Sounds like a great talk!
free online games
on 24/10/09
Am really excited for Gina's panel. Pretty sure you will be, too.
patrick helmer
on 24/11/09
I am really happy after seeing this articles.Best wishes for all.
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