Linchpins are everywhere: Mike Clemente

Mike Clemente, New York, USA

Mike Clemente

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TheRealMikeClemente.com
Mike@TheRealMikeClemente.com
@MikeClemente

Linchpin Meetup venue and time:  Veranda 7 – 11 PM

How many people were you expecting?  We had close to 200 RSVPs, so hoped ~125 will show, but at the same time, I wouldn’t have been shocked if we have a ton of other people who stop by – this is the New York event haha.

Why did you decide to organize a Linchpin meetup?  I saw Seth’s post about the Meetup 15 minutes after he posted it, so the opportunity was there for the taking; I knew the first person to move on it would end up with the largest event for the New York (Manhattan) area.  I work in the nightlife industry, so I knew I would be able to lock in a great venue to house the event.

What were you hoping to get out of the meetup? I was hoping everybody would find the support they need to get things done, or ship as Seth puts it.  If possible, getting on board with a few projects to freelance will be personally beneficial.

Are you a linchpin? Everybody is, but realizing why you are one will make you stand out and be of great value.  Being a linchpin is similar to cancer – everybody has it in them, but until it’s detected and spreads, it’s not too valuable/influential.