You don’t need a bigger budget, more staff, or a sexy new product to start great conversations. Sure, these things would help — but you already have what you need to get started today.

Got a blank wall, for example?

So did United Way for Greater Austin before the team at Creative Suitcase donated their time and talent to add this fantastic mural to it:

(Photo by Don Mason.)

What was once nothing special instantly became a landmark. Now, people are talking about United Way and their cool contribution to the community culture. People even take engagement pictures in front of it.

(Photo from Tasty Touring.)

People don’t take photos in front of billboards or blank walls — and they usually don’t talk about them either. But people do talk about remarkable, fun, and creative things like this. What “blank wall” could you use to do something great?

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