The Time Has Come to Say Goodbye – for a while…

I began my company almost fifteen years ago to support myself as an Apple trainer. Over the years it grew to become what it is today – a staff of ten, creating news, information and training for a worldwide audience. We’ve produced hundreds of hours of audio and video programming, along with thousands of tutorials – releasing new material every week.

What we have accomplished is amazing – but, I’m exhausted. Also, while our new state-of-the-art production studio allowed me to create programs and training that I would never have been able to create otherwise, it became a “Bridge Too Far” in that it never generated the revenue we needed to support it. I can no longer afford to keep it.

I love our industry – I’ve been working in media and technology for almost 50 years, starting in high school. I can’t imagine working anywhere else. But our industry is changing and I need some time to step back and see where it’s headed. I can’t do that running a company that’s creating so much original content every week. The deadlines are too tight. My team and I are running so quickly amidst the trees that we aren’t able to see the larger forest.

So, the time has come for me to move in a different direction; though I am not yet sure what that direction is.

For the next few weeks, we will continue doing weekly webinars, all our websites will continue to work, new material will be added every week into our Video Training Library and there will be a new Digital Production Buzz every Thursday.

However, changes are coming. My last newsletter will be Feb. 29 (cool that it ends on Leap Year’s Day). Our last live Wednesday Webinar will be Wednesday, March 2. The Buzz will continue for the next few weeks, but we’ll make a decision in March on how and whether to continue the show.

If you are a member of our Video Training Library, ALL our training remains online with new titles added for the next month. Later today, all current members will get an email from Debbie describing how our service will evolve going forward.

I will be keeping all my currently scheduled speaking and training commitments – like BVE, corporate training, user group training and such scheduled from now till May. I may be moving on, but I’m not dead.

This also means that, starting immediately, I’m looking for buyers for both the LarryJordan.com and DigitalProductionBuzz.com websites. I’ve spent years building these into worldwide resources for our industry; generating millions of viewers. I’m looking for a partner to take these over and continue to grow them into the future.

Thinking of partners, I’m delighted to announce that we have a new partnership with CreativeLIVE. During the next few weeks, all of my downloadable training will be moving to their website. Plus, I’ll be creating new training for them in the coming months.

Here’s my new landing page on their website: www.creativelive.com/larry-jordan

Think of this landing page as a sneak peek. A few initial titles are already on their website. The “Official Launch” will occur the first week in March. I’ll keep you informed.

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A company is products and customers, of course, but for me, a company is the people in it. One of the saddest things, for me, is saying goodbye to one of the most skilled, dedicated and talented teams I’ve ever worked with. They make coming into work a joy. I count on their guidance and advice every day. They deserve special mention, as many of you have dealt with them on the phone or email:

It is an extraordinary group; which makes saying goodbye all the harder. I will miss them.

I also need to thank my wife, Jane. Running a small business is a never-ending challenge, with no set hours and continual interruptions. The fact we have been able to grow and accomplish so much is due to her love and support. This company would not exist without her and I am deeply and humbly grateful.

And I will miss you. The motto of our company is: “Helping media pros get jobs, improve their skills and keep clients happy.” These are good goals to dedicate a life. I love teaching and sharing ideas with you. I enjoy spending Sundays thinking about and writing my weekly newsletter. I am challenged every day by your emails and doing my best to answer your questions.

But the time has come to move on.

The reason I’m telling you now is that I want to give you time to get the training you need, my staff time to get ready to move into the next phase of their lives, and me time to wrap things up cleanly.

It is time to say goodbye, but not to our industry, nor to you. I’m looking forward to whatever the future brings – and happy to consider any invitations. In the meantime, I have two great websites and a really killer studio that all need a new home.

Take care, it has been an amazing time. I’m honored that I could share it with you. I wish you all the success in the world.

Stay in touch.

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P.S. I am amazed, stunned and humbled by everyone’s comments. Overwhelmed, actually. I just wish I could have found another solution. Thank you very, very much for all your kind words.


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  1. Vicki Parks-Murphy says:

    Just seeing this now Larry as I’ve been out of the biz for a couple years now. All the best to you in the future and thank you for the many years of amazing content and excellent training. You will be greatly missed!

  2. It’s very sad to see you go, Larry! We will all miss you a lot!!

  3. Andrew says:

    I’ve appreciated your resources as well. It’s hard to imagine anyone on the internet using FCP having not stumbled across and benefited from your material at some point in time. Thanks for all you’ve done, Larry!

  4. Michael Jay, London says:

    Larry’s leaving is a great loss to everyone in the production world.

    A great teacher and a really nice, helpful guy – always a pleasure to meet.

    Good luck, Larry, and a big ‘Thank you’. You have done a great job!

    Michael Jay.
    JTV Films, London UK.

    • Larry says:

      Michael:

      Thank you for such kind words.

      The good news is that shortly after writing this article, my company was acquired by Thalo, LLC, based in New York. So, I get to continue writing and training, with no plans to go away.

      Yay!

      Larry

  5. Kevin says:

    I can’t thank you enough for being mine and many others mentor for so long. I will miss you, your insight, and your voice. Like a stalker I will be following you where ever you may go, online of course. I think anytime you feel like saying anything about the industry we will be ready and eagerly willing to listen, even if its intermittently. It is always insightful and inspiring, and so I’m glad you are taking time to see the forest rather than the tress. I think that is more important. Best of luck Larry. Thank you!

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