While working for one of my bosses, the CEO of the company was also an entrepreneur of another product. Although I won’t go into specifics because the product is still being launched, he picked a team of me and three other colleagues and we went through the process of copyrighting the name, patenting the design, 3D-printing the mold, etc. This bedside beverage holder now has a utility patent in the US and Canada, and I got to have a front row seat as the President and CEO brought his idea to life. We have even talked with QVC, Bed Bath & Beyond, and many other manufacturers to get it on the shelf. I have learned how to be bold and believe in quality from him. For example, he has always promised to continue production in the United States and firmly believes in American made products. He has also taught me the importance passion and persistence in all areas of life. I am thankful to be part of the process and can’t wait to see where HoldZie takes us in the future. On of my favorite quotes from my boss is, “I didn’t climb the ladder, I built it”. This perfectly sums up his bold character.
The picture to the left is me with the President and CEO of HoldZie, Brian Webb, and a couple of other members of the team. We have really worked hard on the product and become a family, truly believing in Brian's vision.
I personally enrolled in entrepreneurship to see what types of things I can learn about myself through this course. Being abroad, I am learning the importance of self-sufficiency and putting many principles into action every day. I am also considering declaring a minor in entrepreneurship. I am ahead of schedule and have room in my schedule to declare another minor, so I feel like this might be the perfect course of action for me. Depending on this class, this could lead to a minor in the subject as well, so I look forward to exploring the subject on an even deeper level. One of my favorite lines in the mantra is using negative feedback to strengthen who we are. That is one of my personal goals to really use failure as a learning experience.
What a great story Michelle ! I think its super cool that you got to experience being an entrepreneur at such an young age, and with so many amazing people. Many more to come !
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool that he chose you to help create HoldZie. I hope it goes viral! I think having a minor in Entrepreneurship would be a great idea for you since it seems you have the experience and the passion. I wish you the best of luck with HoldZie and I'll be sure to look out for it in the future! Take a look at my story! Maybe you will find it interesting! http://ffavorule.blogspot.com/2016/01/my-entrepreneur-story.html
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