Lost Profits: Being Too or Not Enough of a Professional

Whether you’re too professional (focusing on the tiny details until they’re just perfect) or not professional enough (letting your customers drive the bus), the result is the same: you can lose your shirt. The concept is called overshoot, and more often than not, you’ll find yourself doing it one way or another. Come hear how you can stop it, and can regain those lost profits.

This Talk Is For: everyone!

What The Audience Will Learn: My hope is an “aha” moment for everyone in the room, as they first see themselves in the problem stories I tell (of myself), and then see the issues for what they are – not being enough of a professional, or being too much of one. Then we’ll look at the “goldie locks” version of getting it just right.

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About sara cannon

Hello! I am a seasoned UI / UX designer, former business owner, creative director, and passionate about everything design & WordPress. Designing since 1998, i'm thrilled to have worked with some amazing clients such as Disney Publishing, City University of New York, InsideClimate News, Chalkbeat, Birmingham Museum of Art, Recode, VentureBeat, The Getty, The Arc, Disney Streaming Services, Elad Gill, and Flickr. I love using my problem-solving and creative skills to lead designs toward success and innovation. I have been extensively public speaking since 2009. I deeply believe in the spirit of open source and enjoy teaching Typography, Design, User Experience, Accessibility & more. I love making the internet a more beautiful place at my home office in Birmingham, AL with my husband, daughter, and a menagerie of pets.