Are You Ready For The Big Leagues?

Is it time for me to take a shot at the big leagues? I’m ready.

I received an email from AWAI’s Katie Yeakle requesting my biographical information. They’ve arranged to have the top AWAI copywriters and graphic artists listed in Target Marketing magazines “Who’s Charging What?” publication. We’ll be in the prestigious company of writers like Bob Bly, Clayton Makepeace, Krista Jones, and Monica Day.

The note came with this caveat. “If you don’t feel that you’re ready to try this…then don’t. Your name will go out to the top direct marketers in the industry. If you make a bad impression, you may never get another chance.” Scary stuff! It gave me pause for a moment. I don’t want to blow my chances at the ‘big time,” but then again, when will I get another opportunity like this?

I’ve been practicing my craft for about three years and have built up a nice selection of small clients. I’ve had some successes and a few failures. Most small clients don’t have the staff or budget to run a national campaign. The only way to find out if you have “the right stuff,” is to play in the big leagues. The only way you get to play in the big leagues is to take your shot when you get the chance.

I know I’ve got what it takes. Now I may get the chance to prove it. Realistically, I probably won’t get a shot at toppling a control right out of the chute…but if I get my foot in the door, I can show ‘em what I can do. As Michael Masterson says, “Ready, Fire, Aim!”

Hey…I’ve got the training, I’ve got the tools, and I’ve got the right attitude. As someone once said, “No Guts, No Glory!”