[Juanita Salisbury]

I think all of the replies so far really outline some great strategies to use technology and network.

I don’t know if I am Guerrilla or not, although I like to think of myself as a very ingenious primate.

That being said, what worked for me–and led to 2 jobs– was getting my picture on the front page of the Marin IJ on Labor Day. Stories about people who had started their own businesses in this economy.

There’s nothing like a good story about the local labor force, especially if you are upbeat and positive.

Another strategy is to go to FREE STUFF like trade shows, lectures, alumni receptions, etc. and network. It may not lead right to a job, but being out there at these events makes you different from your competitors, assuming they’re not at the same event.

[Juanita Salisbury]

Have you read “Tending the Wild” by M. Kat Anderson? Excellent book on how Native Americans lived in California for 10,000 years…also you may wish to read works by Alrie Middlebrook and Judith Larner Lowry.

[Juanita Salisbury]

Hi Logan,
It looks like you are doing all the right things. See my posts on the “4 jobs on ASLA” discussion board for links and to see what I did when I was laid off.

Basically in these times you have to follow the money, as trite as that sounds. Get creative and think outside the box–which you are doing.

But also engage in shameless self-promotion, such as…check out my new fabulous website at http://www.jsalisburyla.com. Check out my great blog and news with speaking appearances listed. Posting your link on other blogs will help, obviously. If you post links to artists or others who are working on projects, ask them to return the favor…

Get as much mileage out of your marketing efforts as possible!

Juanita

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