Milestone
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It has come to my attention that some people view my business, Altamira Studio, as a competitor to theirs. I never really thought this day would come. I’m glad it has. Because my team and I are going to benefit from it. My team is in a league of its own. We’re playing a different game—a new & better game that hasn’t even occurred to other media companies. This will become increasingly clear to our non-competing 'competitors' in the coming weeks & months. My sentiment toward anyone who sees themselves as a competitor—bring it on! 🙂 Make my team the best it can become. Make us an even stronger ally to our friends. This is an exciting milestone for us. Thank you, readers, for being here for it! - Ellen |
Ellen Fishbein ~ ALTAMIRA.STUDIO
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