Every day I write the book
Starting a new chapter in one’s life is always a bittersweet experience. The feeling of leaving something behind is often a difficult one, but the knowledge of continual growth and evolution more than makes up for the wistful feelings of nostalgia of turning the page.
As of this week, I’ve moved on from my position at Fuel Industries. Over the past three years, I’ve been a part of some amazing projects, worked with some insanely creative people, and learned a lot about the industry and about the importance of pushing the boundaries of creativity in everything I do. I enjoyed my time at Fuel, but the time has come to keep moving forward.
I’ll be unveiling the details of my evil plans over the next few weeks, but I’ve decided to return to the entrepreneurial ranks and launch my own company under the name Fat Canary Communications. For now, I’ll be focusing on developing web and public relations strategies for a core group of clients with some help from a few colleagues, with the goal of growing the team as things progress.
Anyone who has ever left the safety of a full-time job with benefits to build a new company from the ground up will tell you that it’s as terrifying as it is rewarding… but in the end, nothing good comes without risk. Now that I’ve begun a new chapter, the excitement of filling the pages ahead is a great feeling.
We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.
- Walt Disney
No matter what you do, always keep moving forward.
Good luck with the transition, I was thinking about something like that.
Good luck, Ryan. I am eager to see what you can create.
Ryan, Congratulations! In 8 days I will be leaving my cushied salaried software marketing job to focus on running my art gallery in Toronto which just opened. I am excited and scared. Nice to hear I am not alone. Good luck!
As someone who has recently returned to the startup ranks from the grey-cube-landscape of Big Company life, I wish you every success, exponential learning, and just enough roller coaster moments to keep you savvy and agile. Congratulations!
Ryan, Congrats on the big move. May it bring you big satisfaction and big success to match.
And I hope that we get a chance to engage in some good, positive co-opetition.
Congratulations, Ryan! Wishing you all the best in your new adventures. I can’t wait to learn more. Good luck!
Congratulations and good luck Ryan!
Congrats Ryan and best of luck with your new adventure!
the very best of British luck Ryan! it takes some stones breaking away from the corporate teat but from the few conversations we’ve had, I’m sure you’ll do a fantastic job!
(at least your application forms will be uber neat!)
looking forward to reading about some early wins and some great successes in the very near future.
Ed
Hey Rayn
I never saw this coming. Congrats on the new venture. I eagerly await more news about your new adventure. I wonder what your replacement will be like at Fuel.. I hope they are just as fun.
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Duane
Ryan, I’m just disappointed that we won’t be drinking quarts at the Carleton on Fuel’s dime
. Not that your departure should prevent us drinking quarts at the Carleton…
Good luck, man. Keep in touch, as discussed. And looking forward to reading more as your new career develops
I’m still crying that you left. There’s a big puddle now and a car drove through it and splashed me with it.
LOL Have fun dude! I like the new design on your blog it’s cheery.
Thanks to everyone for the kind words. I appreciate your support, and I’ll be sure to share my adventures with you along the way.
Brendan, quarts are definitely in order. And Sean – no tears, cowboy. We’ll always have Introduction to Internet Marketing 300.
Hi Ryan,
Congratulations on your new adventure.
Just wanted thank you for letting me use the Fairies & Dragons images on my resume website. I’ve been working hard on it, and it went “live” just yesterday.
As requested, I’m sending you the URL: http://www.kryhul.com
Hope our paths cross again.
Angela