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steven reader started the topic THE CLUB in the forum
'Bounce' – the place for developing ideas in the group 'Bounce' – the place for developing ideasIf the idea of ‘bounce’ is to offload ideas whatever shape or form, then here goes:
In my opinion what is currently the number 1 differentiator between TPC and LinkedIn?
Personal service
Clearly TPC is just setting out and this will no doubt change over time to become depersonalised. However, this to me is a premium offering.
I may be wrong, but you will never have the same experience of meeting new contacts on Ln.
Stay with me on this. In my mind I’m thinking of walking into a club where your PC heroes are framed in platinum on the wall as you walk down to a private room. You are greeted by the host who welcomes you to a select room and makes sufficient intros to get people talking. There is a sense you are not purely a number. I believe people will pay a premium for this. It doesn’t have to necessarily be exclusive. Translate this online.
Wall of Fame- these are people we can look up to and aspire to be. Shows how they have adjusted to have …
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In a nutshell, people present their CVs in LinkedIn whereas TPC is a place for portfolios. It is difficult to create a LinkedIn profile because CVs present everything in a sequential order based on many assumptions such as; you need (or want) to climb up corporate ladders, hold only one current position, only your recent experience matters, and you have a fixed location. I prepared a stable portfolio description in one day.
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The biggest problem with TPC is that it…get’s me thinking! This can be very dangerous; a mind full of ideas that needs a closed lid. So, having been awoken by Ben and Lexi, its started again. Thought for the day, which no doubt you genius’s will have already covered:
It is CENSUS time again and this appears to be a gem of a ten year opportunity for TPC. What do I fill in as my occupation? If I have a portfolio career, then what am I? Entrepreneur usually fits the generic, and to explain all the things I do is usually confusing to others. Normally I just pick one, because it’s easier. One day I’m an architect, the next I will tell people I’m an author. Which ever answer I give, it ’kinda’ feels awkward because it’s not my full time profession. So if the TPC have carved out a new niche of ’portfolio career’ then how about inventing your own profession for those awkward drop down menus? It may be too late for the CENS…
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You are definitely not too late, and I love this idea! It’s something we’ve not spoken about, and now I’m thinking about it, I wonder what I’ll put come Sunday. Previously I think I put my ”main role” but a lot has changed for us all in the last 10 years. Also like you say, the awkward drop down menus are made to fit anything ”outside of the box”. Ben Legg are there any journalists looking for census stories at the moment? Stephen Fleming have yo…
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Nice idea steven reader. PCP sounds a little ’druggie’ if you remember Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills Cop ….
Will float the idea with a few journalists
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Yeah, the census form came through in Jersey too and it truly befuddled me. Other than my name and DOB, I don’t think I fit neatly in any of the categories/options. I doubt it is a new thing and that makes me really wonder, what are the census results truly telling anyone?
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Regina, with words like ’befuddled’ you definitely deserve your own special category. Think you need to host a TPC gathering in Jersey when we’ve all moved on from covid!
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Yeah, thanks, Steven. (Hoping that’s a compliment! ;))
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…and TPC convention in Jersey sounds fab!
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Ah steven reader, I have missed your posts! Very good idea, I always try and fill in forms etc with the term Portfolio Professional so that it starts to resonate with people. Hopefully by the time the next census comes round, it will be such a known career choice!
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It’s good to have you and your reflections back, steven reader! You’ve hit the nail on the head. Hoping to see that dropdown turned into checkboxes in the not-too-distant future.
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Matthew MacLeod is looking for Mentor
Hi everyone!
I’ve recently joined The Portfolio Collective and I’m really enjoying it. It has some really nice features.
I’m looking to partner with a mentor on an exciting journey to innovate change. I am building an online platform alongside my studies in Entrepreneurship and some experienced guidance would go an incredibly long way. If anyone would be willing to offer advice then please connect and drop a message!:)
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That’s so wonderful to hear! I can think of a few excellent mentors who may be open to discussing your ventures further – Luke Rodwell, Jeff Jones Nicola Twiston Davies Selin Yigitbasi-Ducker Mariska van IJzerloo if you haven’t seen this and would like to talk more, do contact Matthew!
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Thanks Lexi Radcliffe-Hart – Hi Matthew MacLeod – just sent you a connection request. Lets grab a Zoom next week and if I cant help directly then I am sure I will have suitable individuals in my network.
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I remember we mentioned business addresses during one of the catapult modules, but wanted to ask if anyone has a specific provider they would recommend please? I need to register an Ltd. and I need an address. Many thanks!
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Hi Silvia… in case you want a comparator – I used thelondonoffice.com who were v good and cheap too…
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registeredaddress.co.uk
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Well…the reality of your club is not far away!!! We’ve got so much to announce in the next couple of weeks but you’re going to have a big update on Monday about The Collective membership. No platinum card planned as yet, just inclusive events with exclusive content!