Time to Live my Own Internet Lifestyle
Posted on 02. Sep, 2009 by Chad in Internet Lifestyle
Well it’s been 2 ½ years at b5media though fun times and rough times. I’ve learned lots about blogging, how to make money online, the hard ways and more importantly the easy ways. I’ve been to Gnomdex and SXSW, watched bloggers grow and some become internet celebs. I’ve had the pleasure of working with some fantastic folks and some brilliant bloggers.
I’ve always had the plan of starting my own company one day and working for myself and that time has finally come, so I decided to leave b5 and start down a new path. I’m planning on taking a few months of some much needed time off before I start my new venture in 2010, so I’ve been relaxing in cottage country, eating, drinking, fishing, canoeing, sleeping, reading, relaxing and generally having fun with my beautiful daughter, wonderful wife and some great friends.
Being fully un-plugged from all forms of technology for the past 2 weeks has done wonders, so much so that I’ve decided to take another week and hit the cottage for much of the same plus a little golf. I highly recommend a little un-plugged time to everyone.
Some of the things I plan to do to in the next year to live my own internet lifestyle include:
Starting my own company, travelling to Portugal, France & Australia with my family, buying a new house and earning some money off my blogs and twitter…
Thanks to all the great friends who have reached out in support and for the job offers, I do appreciate them as well, but I’m not currently looking.
I’m happier than ever and I look forward the new adventure.
I wish b5media the best of luck in the future.
Warm regards,
Chad Randall
18 Responses to “Time to Live my Own Internet Lifestyle”
Michael Dunlop
02. Sep, 2009
Hey Chad,
Good luck, hope it all works out well for you.
Michael
FitDarcie
02. Sep, 2009
Congrats Chad! You deserve all this time off…I’m envious. Good luck with your new venture- I’m looking forward to hearing big things from you!
Christina
02. Sep, 2009
Thats fantastic Chad – enjoy your time off – you deserve and need it, Im sure. Best of luck with your new endeavors, I know you’ll be super successful. Much love to you and your family! xoxox
Chad
02. Sep, 2009
@Micahel Dunlop Thanks Michael, your blog has been one of my key motivators. Keep up those great interviews!
Lee Newton
02. Sep, 2009
Welcome back Chad, keep enjoying that time off. Looking forward to what you come up with for 2010! Catch a fish for all of us
Chad
02. Sep, 2009
@Darcie Thanks Darcie! Let’s go for pints
@Christina – Miss you my favorite Texan!
@Lee – brunch & pints
Josh
02. Sep, 2009
Sounds, and looks like the cottage was awesome. I’m looking forward to seeing what’s next in 2010.
Enjoy the well deserved time off man, and best of luck!
Name
02. Sep, 2009
Being your own boss is challenging, but the rewards far outweigh the risks. You have what is takes to pull this off…..good luck.
Shane
Julieta
02. Sep, 2009
Good for you Chad!. I already miss working with you. Good luck on everything and please keep in touch!
FitDarcie
02. Sep, 2009
How come Lee gets a pint AND brunch and all I get is a pint? I eat too. Sometimes.
PETER D RANDALL
02. Sep, 2009
Congrats Chad.. you have the knowledge, experience, business savy and drive to be on your own. good luck in your new venture. you will be successful. i guarantee it..
Darren
02. Sep, 2009
Dude, congrats on the new adventure. Shouldn’t it really be called b3media now, because if you don’t count the interns, you can;t fill a hand with staffers? Har har.
let’s jump off that sofa, let’s pint it up …
Paul
02. Sep, 2009
Congrats.
How about brunch, pints and round of golf?
Chad
02. Sep, 2009
@josh – thanks buddy, you were a star employee
@julieta – It was great having a client like you to work with!
@Shane – golf friday, I’m gonna lose more balls than you…
@peter – Thanks DAD!
@Darren – pints? will your wife let you out this time?
@Paul – I’m in!
Joe Taiabjee
02. Sep, 2009
Hey Chad,
I am really jealous of your time off! Can’t wait to see what 2010 brings!
Joe
Aaron Brazell
02. Sep, 2009
Congratulations, Chad. You did your time.
Add DC to that list of places to come visit.
Darren Rowse
02. Sep, 2009
Good to see that list of stuff you’re doing – sounds like heaven!
Looking forward to seeing what comes next for you Chad!
Sonya Meloff
03. Sep, 2009
Chad – the site looks great and the content even better. Congrats on making the move – I’m sure you will be extremely successful and I wish you all the best! Look forward to keeping in touch!