Guest Speaker – Pitabilities

Pitabilities Jim Pashovich is a guest speaker that we’ve had in our classroom to talk about his life as an entrepreneur. We will focus on the points that led him to success! The Idea… It came from him having a passion for food and wanting to go out to the customers, rather than them coming…

Guest Speaker – Thirty-One Gifts

Our guest speaker today was Ellen Castelli from Thirty-One Gifts, Trendy & Affordable Gifts, Totes & Bags.  Thirty-one is a successful industry leader in the direct sales, party-planning sector.  What she likes about being an independent sales consultant… The harder she works, the more money she makes – unlimited earning potential Job security [she has…

What is entrepreneurship? Part 2 {Guest Blogger}

Guest post by student:  S Schroeder    A successful entrepreneur is someone who is confident, diligent, and creative. They need good business skills in the social, negotiating, marketing, and financial areas. They often start to try to improve their lives and make money at an early age. Entrepreneurs face many risk such as their personal…

What is entrepreneurship? [Guest blogger]

Guest post by student:  K Mohr Entrepreneurship by definition is the process of starting a business or organization.  In class we studied different entrepreneurs and some traits that make them successful include: drive, financial skills, awareness of trends and being creative.  To be a successful entrepreneur means being determined, optimistic and financially smart.  Most of…

Guest Speaker – Sacred Grounds coffee house

Mr Baumgartner, our school guidance counselor, was kind enough to come and speak to our class today.  As a former business owner [spent 13 years with Sacred Grounds coffee], he had some wisdom and insight for students and future entrepreneurs.   When he started his company, these were things he tried to keep in mind……

Guest Speaker – Where I’m From ts

Andrew from Where I’m From [clothing with pride, heritage and quality] graced our classroom with his presence last week.  We appreciate when busy people take time from their lives, careers, businesses to come share wisdom with us! His tshirt company started about 6 months ago and is slowly branching out into other forms of apparel. …