{"id":61657,"date":"2021-04-06T13:41:51","date_gmt":"2021-04-06T10:41:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/?p=61657"},"modified":"2021-04-06T13:41:51","modified_gmt":"2021-04-06T10:41:51","slug":"meet-our-leaders-stirling-austin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/meet-our-leaders-stirling-austin\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Our Leaders: Stirling Austin"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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What does the owner of Pixel Executive, the leader of Elementor’s Manchester community, and the frontman of a swing and soul band have in common? Simply put: everything. Stirling Austin is the ambitious owner of all the aforementioned titles.\u00a0<\/p>

As a dedicated professional with a wide variety of experiences under his belt, Stirling strives to aid all members of his community. By applying his sharp eye for business and adaptable approach to life, Stirling is helping bring the Manchester community to the next level. Let\u2019s meet this month\u2019s Elementor Community Leader!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Name:<\/strong> Stirling Austin<\/p>

Profession:<\/strong> Owner, Pixe<\/a>l<\/a> Executive<\/a><\/p>

Which community do you lead?\u00a0 <\/strong>Elementor Manchester<\/a><\/p>

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There are plenty of reasons to join an Elementor Community. For some, it\u2019s the opportunity to learn new technical skills. For others, it\u2019s a chance to build relationships with other like-minded professionals. For Stirling, it was a little bit of both.<\/p>

This Community Leader wanted to connect with and help other Elementor enthusiasts \u2014 including beginners, experts, colleagues, and competitors. Stirling doesn\u2019t see their differences when it comes to collaboration, only their potential: \u201cWhen you share the knowledge that you have gained with others then it becomes a richer experience for all involved,\u201d he explained.<\/p>

Stirling carries those cooperative principles through to his leadership style. He cites assistance from colleagues and panelists Sue Fernandes and Joe Bamber, as especially helpful for building a welcoming community.\u00a0<\/p>

Together, the three have created a knowledgeable community that retains a sense of teamwork and warmth. The professionals strive to send a clear invitation to \u2018old friends\u2019 and curious newcomers alike.<\/p>

As with many of our events in the past year, new meetup guidance during COVID-19<\/a> shook protocol up a bit. However, Stirling hasn\u2019t missed a beat. This Community Leader continues to prioritize member familiarity in the meetings. There\u2019s always personal interaction present to support members\u2019 professional pursuits.\u00a0<\/p>

Additionally, there\u2019s even a small silver lining to the current situation: people from around the world are joining the now online meetings. Mr. Austin doesn\u2019t plan on slowing this down, explaining that \u201c…when [they] get back to meeting in Manchester at a physical location, [they] hope to stream the meeting online at the same time\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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When asked about his daily routine, Stirling answered simply: \u201cMy daily routine is always varied…there are many hats to wear.\u201d His variety of professional roles \u2014 developing businesses and building websites<\/a> to name a few \u2014 works well with his outlook.\u00a0<\/p>

This flexible approach can be an incredible asset. Instead of focusing on specific hourly benchmarks, Stirling prioritizes giving the appropriate focus and commitment to each project. He also makes sure he gives equal attention to both early and late-stage projects.\u00a0<\/p>

As for what part of the work he particularly relishes, Stirling calls a tie: \u201cI really enjoy building projects from nothing (whether it\u2019s a new business or a website) and being persistently focused on achieving altruistic goals.\u201d He finds this strategy produces both holistic businesses and a sense of fulfillment.\u00a0<\/p>

However, the Elementor Leader balances his dedication with a healthy respect for his mental well-being. He isn\u2019t afraid to step back from his computer a few times a day, even fully disconnecting from technology when the need arises.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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When Stirling hits a creative roadblock, he\u2019ll sometimes work it out through a different creative medium: music. With the help of his guitars hanging proudly on his wall, he\u2019ll \u201ctake [his] mind offline\u201d and turn to a jazz standard for a parallel structure to his online projects.\u00a0<\/p>

\u201cWebsites contain blocks, images and text, a structure, a flow, and a story,\u201d Stirling explained. \u201cSongs are similar, but with words, verses, choruses, and imagery that convey a storyline and meaning.\u201d Immersing himself in a different form of art can even be a source of inspiration for his web work.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Stirling views his role as a Community Leader through the lens of collaboration and involvement. He aims to ensure that all participants walk away from meetups having learned something new or solved a problem.\u00a0<\/p>

Even here, Mr. Austin relies on the group he\u2019s built to help him assist others. When necessary, he often knows just the right colleague to help a participant resolve a particular roadblock.<\/p>

Elementor fans of all stripes are welcomed into the fold. While the meetups thrive on community interaction, Stirling is also aware that his attendees\u2019 technical experience can vary. As such, he often provides breakout sessions divided by skill level so everyone can focus on their current abilities.\u00a0<\/p>

Stirling has created a group that\u2019s open to anyone who\u2019d like to join. However, he does have one potential new member in mind: fellow self-starter and entrepreneur Richard Branson.<\/p>

Our interviewee expressed how he felt inspired by Branson\u2019s ambition and technological expertise. Branson\u2019s private island, which Stirling cites as a perfect place for future Elementor meetups, doesn\u2019t hurt either. \u201cI\u2019ve invited him,\u201d he said. \u201c[I\u2019m] just waiting for a reply.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A well-rounded professional, Stirling has two distinct memories that he holds in high regard: the day he sold his first business, and the day he performed with his \u201cSwing & Soul Band\u201d in front of a 1,000-person crowd.<\/p>

While these two experiences might not seem similar at first glance, they have some significant traits in common. Stirling recounts the sense of recognition for his hard work in selling his business alongside the connection with his band\u2019s audience.\u00a0<\/p>

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The page has since been transformed with a redesign<\/a>. However, the engaging design remains a milestone in an impressive web lineage.<\/p>

His first business sale and large crowd performance became memorable for similar reasons. Each helped Stirling connect with others who appreciated his contributions. This leader has made a name for himself by bridging his professional skills with his personal passions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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When it comes to Elementor, Stirling appreciates the opportunity to create sophisticated designs. However, the advanced features are not necessarily his favorite part of the software. Mr. Austin is especially interested in one of the more simple solutions: the ability to copy and paste content, inclusive of its styles, combined with global settings.\u00a0<\/p>

He views the elegant feature as an enormous time-saver for the workflow process. As a polyglot who speaks English, French, and Hebrew, Stirling is particularly appreciative of this fact while working in his specialty of updating multilingual websites<\/a>.<\/p>

Looking to the future of Elementor, Stirling expresses interest in creating a speech-activated designer function to ease the burden of scrolling on his protesting thumb. Such a feature also has the potential to increase accessibility for web designers.\u00a0<\/p>

For a blue-sky look, Stirling stated a simple yet ambitious goal if he were made the CEO of Elementor for the day. He would place physical regional business teams in specific markets to use local knowledge to its full potential. Stirling is optimistic that such a move would increase revenue and reach new creative minds.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Finally, the questions turned to hypotheticals. When posed with the question of what he\u2019d be doing if he weren\u2019t a web creator, Stirling already had a portfolio to reference. Careers are rarely straightforward, and professionals today might expect a more unpredictable employment path. Stirling Austin is no exception.\u00a0<\/p>

A fresh image and an innovative approach are inseparable from his work. Stirling jokes that he\u2019s reinvented himself \u201cmore than Madonna\u201d, but there\u2019s a lot of truth in that. Developing computer distribution businesses, establishing a French recruitment agency, creating a professional band \u2014 Mr. Austin is a trailblazer who\u2019s unafraid of change.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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This Elementor Community Leader has elected to apply his wide variety of skills to situations where they\u2019ll be most effective. Combined with his strong creative sensibilities, this approach has resulted in a less-than-traditional career trajectory.\u00a0<\/p>

However, Stirling finds no issue with it. On the contrary, he embraces the eclectic lifestyle. \u201cVariety is the spice of life!\u201d he told us.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Stirling Austin\u2019s role in his Elementor Community reflects his identity in the rest of his life: that of a multi-skilled professional taking advantage of opportunities to create an incredible result with the people around him. We\u2019re inspired by his dedication and unwavering drive.<\/p>

If you feel the same way, consider joining him by becoming an Elementor leader<\/a>!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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