Is running for office in your future?

carrenogroup offers full service campaign consulting, however we advise potential clients to consider the following before meeting with a strategist.  One of the most common statements we hear from individuals considering a candidacy is “I have been approached to run for office.” Hey that’s great,  people like you, they really really like you!  then the reality of the campaign sets in.    Ask your self the following questions before you commit your time, money and change your life for ever:

Why Me?

• Why are you running for office - Are you being coached into running or do you really believe you can make a difference?

Why Me Now?

• What is your campaign message and it’s relevance to the community?

Why Not the Other Guy?

• Most folks will stay with the devil they know versus the devil they don’t what separates you from the others?

Have any Secrets?

• Have you taken steps to vet yourself and your family- Will you pass the smell test of the media and the public?
• Campaigns will change your  family’s life as they know it,  does your family support your candidacy?

Money, Money and more Money!

• Campaigns are expensive — Expect to fund at least the preliminary stage of your campaign.  Are you prepared to do this?

Welcome to your new Full-time Job

• Campaigns are time-consuming — It’s not fair to supporters if you’re going to be a “Weekend Campaigner.” Races aren’t won by part timers so how committed are you?

The 2008 Presidential campaign has changed how candidates run and how political campaigns are managed,  so before you make that public statement  and spend your money we invite you to visit the team at carrengroup and let their experience guide you in developing a campaign strategy.