Finding an audience for your work, project or business is a game of hide-and-seek. You want to be found at precisely the right time in a way that will engage the prospective seeker.
This week, we found five creators with five different hide-and-seek strategies. Our seeker, Lana, will work to find each creator and decide whether she wants to engage with their work.
Let’s meet today’s contestant.
Sean wanted to be seen. He wore bright colors, talked loudly and wanted to ensure all the attention was planted firmly upon him. As Lana opened her eyes, Sean sat on the couch before her.
“Hi, I’m here,” Sean said, waving.
“Oh, I’ll count again,” Lana said. She closed her eyes and started counting.
Sean raced to the kitchen, grabbed some knives and stood before Lana as she said, “Ready or not…”
Sean joined in, “Here I am!”
Lana opened her eyes, shocked. Sean held a knife in his teeth and one in each hand, smiling. He took the knife out of his mouth. “Want to see me juggle?”
“Is this your talent?” Lana asked.
“No, but let’s find out what happens.”
“No, I don’t want to see that,” Lana said. “I want to seek you out, not have you in my face.”
“Well, I want your attention.”
“Okay, I’m attentive,” Lana said. “What work do you want to show me?”
Sean looked at her for a minute. He accidentally dropped a knife on the floor. “You know, I’ve never developed a talent. I’ve never gotten this far before.”