CREATIVE STRATEGIST

– INSPIRATION –

“I’m a very highly tuned appreciator.” – Michael Wolff
“I’ve met me a lot, I’ve seen myself every day – I’m completely familiar with myself,
but I don’t really know what I look like,
I certainly don’t know what I look like to other people
and therefore I have to package myself in a way that reveals who I am … “

“Where Good Ideas Come From: The Natural History of Innovation” – Steven Johnson
“Chance favors the connected mind … “

“SHINE: The Entrepreneur’s Journey”
On May 6, 2009, 12 video crews and over 400 entrepreneurs gathered in Seattle’s largest film production studio to share why they work long hours, for low pay, facing great uncertainty …

– RgL : CREATIVE ALCHEMY –

Past Projects & Client/Partner Testimonials

– For a few years, a few years back, A Friend & Business Partner and I created and ran a Multi-Experiential Creative Agency/Production Team. We dubbed ourselves, “Creative Alchemists”, taking something raw from Concept to Creation and then through to Completion to make GOLD! –

Our Brand: THE MANIFEST COLLABORATIVE

- THE MANIFEST COLLABORATIVE -

Below, a few of our Collaborative Concepts & Original Creations

– regularing –

“Ricardo is a charismatic go-getter. I met Ricardo through his hard work founding Austin Elite Networking and was immediately drawn into the idea not only because of its own sensible genius, but because of Ricardo’s presentation of it. I find that his ability to relate to people and create connections and buzz is infectious and very successful. I highly endorse Ricardo in any professional setting where interpersonal / networking skills are paramount.”

~Bethany Dillinger
Managing Owner at Dillinger Consulting, LLC

– Austin Elite Networking –

– Austin Elite Networking | Testimonials –

” I’ve had the pleasure of working with Mr. Ricardo G. Lerma to schedule entertainment services for one of his Events as the Founder of Austin Elite Networking. During this collaboration, I found Ricardo to exhibit extremely high levels of professionalism and business acumen. He is a visionary who understands the components necessary to be successful. This was certainly the case during our collaboration. He knew adding a musical element would raise the bar and understood how to make this happen. Ricardo has that extra special “something” that compels one to work with him and be flexible. He’s an outstanding negotiator as well. I look forward to many opportunities to work with Ricardo in the future and more opportunities to share ideas. Ricardo is a Pro!”

~W. Terence Jackson, MBA
Chief Business Officer, Public Speaker & Presenter, Compliance & Governance Expert, Board Member, Publisher, GQ Insider

– LIVE, on The Patio –

“Ricardo has been a true asset to my business and my success. He is an expert in his field, and I refer everyone I know to him. His service is really world class.”

~Chris Wright
Seasoned Sales Professional

– The Solomon Group | Business Owner’s Networking Group | Promo –

– The Solomon Group | Business Owner’s Networking Group | Testimonials –

– The Solomon Group | What We Do & Why –

“Since my initial meeting with Ricardo, I have been blown away by his enthusiasm and go getter mentality. Ricardo, feels that business is built on relationships in a open environment where naturally opportunities arise. This is a belief that we should all have. I am proud to have Ricardo as a channel partner, and additional resource that I have by my side.”

Ricardo G. Lerma

"Look Into Others, As Well As At Them" ~Lord Chesterfield