
Patty potter
Marketing Director | Quorum Architects
Why did you join SMPS? |
A friend in the industry recommended that I join. I’d jump off a cliff for her, but this was much easier. |
What have you gained from SMPS? |
Contacts and friends, resources and training opportunities. |
Fun Fact About You / Hobby |
I am a volunteer sexual assault victim’s advocate at the Women’s Center. Also, recently retired from the board of Lena Pope where I served for 23 years. |
What is your top marketing tip? |
Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Listen well. Be gracious. |
What is a marketing challenge that you overcame and how? |
There’s too many to describe, but marketing the firm on InstaGram through observing and doing, paying attention to what works or doesn’t and asking questions. |
What is your personal professional goal for next year? |
To hire more staff and spend more time working on business development. |
What was the best tip anyone ever gave you regarding your profession? |
Take advatange of opportunities to meet and get to know people. Marketing is about connecting and communicating. |
Tell us something else about yourself! |
I’m married to a very talented photographer (Gary Logan) who shoots for a lot of SMPS member companies and have two daughters. One just graduated from college this week! |