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This is an interactive space for the student participants to share their experiences in the Milford Business Mentoring Program. Feel free to read, comment, and learn.

Friday, February 3, 2012

Donique

I just want to start off by saying that i think this experience is very beneficial for me and my future. I am super excited about the upcoming events that we will be participating in. Mr. Bryan Shupe is very helpful in giving the me the advice that I need. Even though being an entrepreneur sounds like a lot of work, he does a good job at pulling out the benefits of being an entrepreneur. I am glad that I decided to sign up for this, because it gives me a better motivation to pursue my dreams. This is really going to help me out and look forward to what is to come.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

De'Ashia

When I went to Fur Baby I learned alot. My mentor is a very nice respectful lady.  I learned that my mentor was the first entrepreneur in her immediate family but her uncle owned his own restaurant. Her job is not like a regular nine to 5 job it is a constant thing she always thinks about it. I learned that you have to have a strong business plan. we basically talked about how it is to own your own business. what are the advantages and disadvantages to own your own business.owning your own business is not an easy thing to do. If you really plan on opening your own business you have to be committed and your heart has to be in it. you have to select the right location, pay rent, and look out for your competitors. Then you have the customers that are going to come in happy, sad, mad, or whatever but you are going to have to deal with them no matter what because you have to keep your customers happy. it was a very interesting. I learned alot in just one hour it went by so fast. I plan on having a wonderful time the next few weeks in this program.

Rachel

So far my experiences with this program have been great. It was a lot of fun the first day, I really enjoy talking to my mentor and she has already answered so many of my questions and its was cool to see how she got to where she is today. She started with just an idea and now she has had her business running for three years and it's going great for her, it's really an inspiration to see someone do all that and makes me think that I could do that one day also, maybe I am cut out to be an entrepreneur one day too. I am going to continue on with this program to help me find out. :)

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Emily

     Last Thursday Mr. Ken Anderson, the speaker from DEDO, talked about if you had what it takes to be an entrepreneur. He also discussed that no matter what kind of home you grew up in or where you came from you can still be a successful person. And it doesn't take talent to be an entrepreneur, it takes skills. Also that as you think positive and think that "yes" i can do it then you are more likely to succeed in being an entrepreneur. He gave us a packet of quotes and there was one that stood out to me : Our thoughts are physical in the universe ... watch what you think about on a regular basis ... it might happen."

   My Partner and I were assigned to Abbot's Grill, which was a coincidence because we are both wanting to open our own restaurant. Our mentor showed us around and told us how they pick what to have on the menu and what to take off. He also told us that having certain events on certain nights will help with your business.

Jose

My first week at this program went pretty will. At Georgia House we were attended very well. Me and my partner had fun eating and drinking sodas. The guy told us some of his background just to get to know him and so did we. It was a pretty good experience to have and I hope this week coming up we do something fun as well.

First speaker session

A big thanks to Diane for taking some great pics at our first speaker session last week. Speaker Ken Anderson talked to students on, "Do You Have What It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur?"

A few takeaway points from Ken's talk:
  • "Entrepreneur" refers to individual and actions individuals who create and assume the risk for a venture that deploys an innovative concept (defined as a new process, new product, or a new model), usually involving the application of technology, to generate results at a rate exceeding that of a non-entrepreneurial approach. 
  • Your thoughts become physical in the universe, so protect your dreams! 
  •  A fair portion of today's entrepreneurs were the first in their family to start a business. 
  • Talent is natural, but skill must be developed. You can develop the skills you need to be successful.
  • What's your passion? What makes you want to get out of bed in the morning? How can that potentially be lucrative?
  • Don't be afraid to fail. Failure is a part of life. Try to think ahead--what would you do if your business failed?
  • GREATNESS exists in all of us. Every single one of you has the potential to do great things. "Greatness, come out!"