In assessing my thoughts on entrepreneurship, I always seem to revert back to my childhood. My uncle began his business when I was quite young and I was sometimes allowed to help out and earn extra money. His business was in pest control and landscaping and he had a very loyal customer base. His drive and determination to be in business for himself was always an admirable trait, and through his hard work and dedication many positive opportunities became available for those around him. For example, there were a number of troubled youths that went to the same church as we did when I was growing up. My uncle would mentor some of these individuals and offer them part-time positions with his company so they could see what it meant to earn an honest paycheck. This was just one way that he positively impacted our community.
While reflecting back on these days, I think about how my uncle's business affected those around him. He offered quality services to members of the community that could not handle these jobs on their own, and he rendered these services at a fair price. This type of business illustrates the fundamentals of what entrepreneurship should be. Who knows, maybe I will start a small business in the future, and if so, having these experiences to think back on will certainly help me to make solid business decisions in the future.
Hi Darren! Thank you for sharing your entrepreneurship story. You uncle's business practices and life clearly left a lasting and meaningful impact on you. One thing I particularly liked about this blog post was your story about your uncle giving jobs and mentoring some of the youths at your childhood church. Giving back to the community we serve is something that resonates with me. Great job! I look forward to reading more from you in the future. All the best, Brett
ReplyDeleteHi Darren!
ReplyDeleteI can relate to gaining inspiration through watching a family member start a new business. There is a lot of passion, bravery, and dedication required to start something successful. I think the most impactful thing your uncle did, though, was leverage his success to support the community. It is so important, especially in a small business, to support the community that supports you, and I think it is really admirable that your uncle prioritized this.
Hi Darren,
ReplyDeleteI relate to your story very much as my father owns restaurants and I too worked in them growing up. I think coming from an entrepreneur background helps a lot in developing skills at a young age. What was interesting was that your uncle helped out troubled youth and I think that is a great opportunity for those individuals to grow.