diff --git a/emacs/.emacs.d/init.el b/emacs/.emacs.d/init.el
index 2fb0d2b..6ad6d87 100644
--- a/emacs/.emacs.d/init.el
+++ b/emacs/.emacs.d/init.el
@@ -465,7 +465,7 @@ MODE1 is enabled and vice-versa."
 
 (use-package slack
   :ensure t
-  :defer t
+  :commands (slack-start)
   :load-path "vendor-lisp/emacs-slack"
   :config
   (setq slack-ws-reconnect-auto t))