Hi Friends!
Lately I have been telling more people I know about Steemit… and I keep seeming to run into a similar roadblock. I’ll dig into that a little below, but I’m hoping to start a conversation in the comment section! I’m curious if you anyone else runs into similar issues, or can maybe help me figure out what I’m doing wrong.
I have mostly been approaching makers and creators, showing them Steemit as a way to share their art, music, film, writing or graphic design skills with the world. Many are interested. Here is my concern.
Money, Money, Money
I often find that all they want to talk about is the potential rewards. I get that. It’s a huge draw to posting here. When I try to explain how amazing the communities are and the potential collaborations they could do – they seem to mostly just want to talk about the money. I let them know that success on here does not happen overnight and it takes a lot of consistent effort, and community building to have any kind of long-term success.
They don’t seem to be taking that message to heart and keep bringing the conversation back to money.
Am I just asking the wrong types of people… or should I not even worry about it? I guess they will figure things out for themselves when they get here.
I just feel like if I’m going to take the time to onboard someone, I want to do whatever I can to make sure they are successful. If they start off with the wrong attitude, I don’t think they’ll last.
Thoughts?
I’d love to hear if any of you have had this experience? I’d love to hear how you evolve that conversation. Also, if anyone else has experienced other roadblocks with bringing people onto the platform – shoot them below! Maybe we can all discuss them and give each other feedback and advice.
Love you guys.
Lea
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