1. Well my first interview with Bill was my first time actually going out and interviewing someone. I will say it wasn't too awkward since I knew Bill through my Dad. That interview was also the ice breaker I'd say to going out of my comfort zone to start interviewing people. The interview itself was very informative, it taught me, in his opinion, what it means to be an entrepreneur. Also, some of the things I should learn before venturing out for myself to be an entrepreneur.
2. Interview
- What was your career path to arrive at your current position?
It started when I was experimenting with raw materials when I had a need. I had to fix a fiberglass corvette fender and realized fiberglass was something I could work with. I started molding and building with fiberglass. I grew up on a river and was always into boats and decided to build them. Ever since then I have changed and perfected my molds to build a competitive business.
- What are some skills that are crucial to possess in order to succeed as an entrepreneur?
Some skills that would be crucial would be having a marketing sense, goals, a business strategy, skills in your particular field, and fiscally responsible.
- If you had one piece of advice to someone just starting out, what would it be?
Don't go into business for yourself. But on a serious note, you have to be disciplined and be educated on the products and services you want to offer to the fullest. Get a good attorney and a good accountant.
3. I would say I have come a little ways since taking this class, I have more of a entrepreneurial mindset and putting all my ideas and concepts into play. Like I said, now that I have come a little ways, talking to Bill was a little easier now that I know more about what it takes to be an entrepreneur. I've gotten better at the interview process and being able to hold conversations now that I know more about entrepreneurship as well, which helped out a lot.
- William Garlock
Hello William! I think that the advice and help from an experienced individual in your field is huge when you are starting out. This exercise allowed me to develop a closer relationship with the entrepreneur I am aspiring to be like. I think that the questions you chose to ask your entrepreneur were very helpful. Best of luck in your entrepreneurial endeavors! Check out my blog: https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2458344027561127149#allposts
ReplyDeleteWill,
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the interview of this particular entrepreneur. Unlike many of the others, this particular gentlemen (like myself) appears to be involved in a skilled trade. Fiberglass is a tough business, because the barrier to entry isn't very high. Fiberglass is now primarily the domain of the marine industry, because there are virtually no modern vehicles that use the material. Remember, as the industry grows more complex, the tasks that can't be outsourced require significant expertise and training! Good luck.