While I have obviously been exposed to many forms of entrepreneurship throughout my life, whether it be by observing new businesses opening and closing around me, or by choosing whether or not to use a new product, one particular experience I had really opened my eyes to the power of being an entrepreneur. One of our close family friends and neighbors was a very multi-talented person, and what you might call an inventor. In the past, he had tried to create and market a couple different products to little success. However, one product he created actually grew to have a decent demand and made him a good chunk of change. He created a towel for people who are working out, that you wear around your wrist like a wrist band called the flip towel. He also was behind a lot of the marketing efforts and sales. Seeing him accomplish this, made me reconsider the power of being an entrepreneur.
I enrolled in ENT3003 because I want to know some of the more technical steps to being a successful entrepreneur. While I understand there can be a lot of luck/art to having a successful idea, I hope this class can provide some of the more concrete pieces of knowledge necessary to get started on the right foot.
Francis,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading about your family friend’s invention of the Flip Towel. I agree that it is inspiring to see other people chase their dreams and work hard to create a business when it’s something they believe in! I wonder if it will be successful. However, don’t sweat bands for the wrists already exist? It can be hard to create a new product that isn’t too similar to other products already on the market.
-Julianna Kaufman
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ReplyDeleteHi Francis!
ReplyDeleteIt must have been cool growing up around someone who actually invented something really useful. I like what you said about wanting to learn the practical steps of entrepreneurship; it helps lower the risks when you get in the right spot before you make that jump in the business world with your ideas.
I dare you to use this class as inspiration to accomplish even your most crazy ideas.
Cason
Hi Francis,
ReplyDeleteIt is so cool to see stories like this where the guy next door finds success through entrepreneurship. I think that is why so many people are interested in entrepreneurship because essentially anyone can do it no matter who you are, what degree you have, or what your interests are. The thrill of entrepreneurship is why the show Shark Tank is so popular! Thanks for sharing this story.