The Year for Becoming an Expert?

I've been at this non-profit start up now for two and a half years. And for some reason it appears that this will be the year we become experts in our field!

No, we're not doing anything different in our work to make this happen. It's more about others recognizing that if want to know something about youth volunteerism in Central Indiana, the Emergent Leadership Institute is where you go.

In 2008 ELI staff has already been rquested to speak at four local conferences, will ad dozens of new non-profit partners to our online volunteer center (that have sought us out and not the other way around) and provide six major projects with more than 1000 students.

I'm not complaining mind you. I love our growth and where it is taking us. I'm just curious to discover what the tipping point is. Is it hitting the two year mark? Is it all the foundation money we received in 2007? Is it the quality of service we provided? Or could it just be my rugged good looks?

What is your industries tipping point for naming someone an expert? Let me know!