Reflections On The Past Year, Well Wishes For The Year Ahead

This holiday season, from us to you, we hope it’s the best yet!

This is the time of the year when, for many of us, it is only natural to become a bit reflective on the days that have preceeded it.

If you’re like me, you may find yourself thinking through the past year, exclaiming about how quickly time has gone by while trying to string together plans for the year to come, knowing that those days, too, will be here and gone before we know it.

We lament for those we lost. We regret for opportunities not realized. We walk the path in front of us, only ever sure of the steps it took to get us there.

And, I find myself taking stock of those around me and feeling truly thankful. Lucky, to be counted amongst some of the most skilled, articulate and empathetic individuals I’ve had the good fortune to come across.

Truth be told, I lucked into this company and this industry several years ago. It’s funny how this time of year has me recalling that, and the path that has led me to where I am. My team here at Referential is such that it’s easy to realize how truly lucky I am.

I’m proud to be here, I’m thankful to walk with them every day.

On behalf of us all here at Referential, I want to wish you all the happiest of holiday seasons. May the year to come be the best so far.

Ryan Quackenbush, Principal

Ryan is a Principal at Referential Inc., where he helps organizations design and scale customer advocacy/marketing and reference-management programs. With experience spanning VC-backed tech startups, open-source communities and enterprise advocacy agencies, Ryan brings strategic insight and operational smarts to the customer-led-growth space. Recognised as a Top 100 CMA Influencer & Strategist, he holds certifications including CCAP II, Certified AdvocateHub Associate andAdvocate Marketing Certification.

Ryan has been published in academic and creative venues, is a BAMMIE finalist for overall advocate experience, and even has credits on 12+ music albums.

Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryansquackenbush/
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