For the past few weeks I have been working day and night preparing for our first kiosk launch at the Westfield MainPlace Shopping Mall, really thrilled and excited to share our innovative products with local shoppers. Our website will be updated soon with our Funky Charger and Character USB figures for internet purchases.
While building a concept of the idea I had to launch this project and business, I took into consideration allot of factors that helped affirm that this was the business idea (of many I have had) to launch and take on the challenges of launching a startup company. I believe that my persistence and risk taking personality traits have helped shape the business model that I have built, staying up to date with the latest technology, and doing tremendous research on what manufacturer to pick to help make a dream come true. The independence of choosing which manufacturers to hire and which to fire have been a great opportunity to help nurture and build my business (my baby). The leadership skills that I have picked up along the years, with leading other businesses, music and dance groups have helped me build confidence in my work and abilities.
Recently I pick up a book to study and read for one of my Masters of Entrepreneurship Program course called:
It’s a jungle in there by the founder of the Rain Forest Cafe, Steven Schussler who is also founder and CEO of Schussler Creative, Inc., a company that creates theatrical environments for attractions, restaurants and retail stores worldwide. In reading the first coupe chapters I have found various personality traits that I feel I share with Steven, which fuel my drive as an entrepreneur and also help confirm that this is what I want to do for the rest of my life.
I also continuously thank my parents for having supported all my business venture attempts, they have seen the many mistakes I have made with certain business decisions, however they have supported me regardless of the risks I took, and that is why I recommend having certain people like your parents, and mentors part of your life to help support you in your decisions and allow you to make mistakes to learn from. I have held many job positions in the finance and banking industry which I currently still hold a Banker role in a large bank, but with time plan to eventually take on my businesses full-time. I graduated high school in 2004, and just this year did I earn my bachelors in International Business from Cal State Fullerton, which although I wasn’t your typical 21-22 year old college grad, I was able to share life, business, and work experiences with others part of the same business program. I found myself many times not being the only 23+ year old in college finishing a first degree. A lot of the great friendships and connections I made in my undergrad years shared different experiences in various fields and this is why I believe that the perks of getting your degree, regardless of part time or full time are beneficial for you in the long run, because you build a network that you will be part of for the rest of your life. I also thank LBSA (Latino Business Student Association) for opening their doors with open arms; it’s this network of friends and colleagues that drive student success, achievement and support.
I am a firm believer in sharing my experiences with everyone that I can reach out to, experiences with accomplishments, rewards, and mistakes all which are lessons learned. Thank you all for your continuing support!
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