Very Short Interview, Part 2

1. My impression on the first interview is that I had a lot to learn, and that I needed to come into this course with an open mind. Also, everything that I have learned from this course make up the basic structure for becoming an entrepreneur. In order to be an entrepreneur and become an expert in what I choose to do I must take years to build my business venture and learn from any mistakes and risks that I take. I have also learned that it is very hard to explain exactly what an entrepreneur, and in reality to be an entrepreneur you must be someone with a great idea, a great deal of research on how to make your idea come true, and you must have the courage to fail and risk it all for your idea.

2. Interview: I was not able to record the interview with my entrepreneur, so I wrote down my questions and his answers.

Question 1: What has been your biggest struggle since starting you business?
Response: At the beginning it was difficult to find the capital to fund my business. I have partners, and we worked together and used our networking skills along with bank loans to be able to make our business come to life. Also, we struggle a bit while learning to market our business and on how to cater to the Gainesville community while providing high quality food.

Question 2: How did you decide to become an entrepreneur?
Response: I started off working a normal job and having my own boss, just like most people do. I had an idea with a couple of friends, and I wanted to be able to have my own hours. I could motivate myself better by being an entrepreneur, since having a restaurant was a passion of mine. When we finished doing our research, and began to actually run the place, I knew this had been the right choice for me. I always wanted to be my own boss, and be able to make the hard decisions and take risks.

Question 3: What is the most important skill for an entrepreneur?
Response: Organization is key. If you aren't organized you will not succeed. Every Sunday before I go to sleep I make sure I know what I am doing for at least the next week. I have my days planned in advance, and this helps if there is ever any problem or if an unforeseen event comes up. In order to have a successful business you must be organized.

I was very comfortable when I performed my second interview with this entrepreneur. I felt like I understood what he was saying a little better than before, and I was more open to hearing what he had to say. I have known this entrepreneur for some time, and I believe that both interviews had some very insightful and intelligent thoughts. Overall, I think he believe that I had learn some new things based on the second interview, and that I now have a better understanding on what being an entrepreneur is about.