Mary Margaret Park

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Over the weekend, I attended “Bob Baker’s: Indie Buzz Bootcamp” and had the pleasure of meeting Derek Sivers, the founder of CD Baby. He’s quiet, thoughtful, a great listener, and when he does engage in conversation, he contributes something worthwhile.

I was mesmerized by his eyes; you can see the wisdom in those baby blues but in the next moment, they’re likely to flash with twinkling mirth. When he tells about his experiences, he’s often animated and funny (apt to fall into the booming voice of who ever he’s telling about).

Derek has accomplished a great many things but he’s still very approachable. I imagine he’s puzzled at all the attention he gets for being the visionary that started CD Baby, because the truth isn’t nearly as sexy; he simply saw a need and filled it; the rest is history.

What Derek may not realize is that he really is a visionary. His wisdom, creativity, and ability to fly by the seat of his pants are what make him innovative and truly a man ahead of the times. I feel quite certain that we haven’t seen the last of Derek Sivers; I think he’s only just begun.