Very Short Interview No. 1

I interviewed Kelvin Berry, President of Single Source Consulting. He created a mechanical engineering consulting firm specializing in aluminum beverage can production. He produces 180 part designs, sell them and installs them. Below are his answers to the interview questions. 

·       What should my expectations be in this course?

To learn not only how to become an innovator but also the risks and sacrifices associated with innovation.

To understand the benefits of utilizing psychology in Business (such as making the Customer feel they are always right or persuading them in the right direction).

To learn the importance of leadership and how to enhance your leadership skills.

·       What does it mean to be an entrepreneur?

To develop, structure and manage a business venture with all the risk associated with the business.

To find a niche market you are passionate about, become #1 in that market and   continue to improve that market.  

Inspire, lead and guide your employees toward a successful path.

·       What do you think I should learn in an entrepreneurship course?

The risks, dedication, responsibility and sacrifices associated with being an entrepreneur.

How to lead and inspire others to achieve maximum success.

How vital communication and negotiation skills are and how to enhance these skills.

·       What do you wish you had been taught in school before setting out on your own path as an entrepreneur? 

Leadership skills that would have helped develop the ability to lead at an earlier age instead of being expected to “follow along”.

The importance of communication, psychology, accounting and negotiation.

I wish that I had been taught that business success would not necessarily be measured by what was solely achieved by me but by what others achieve assisted by my guidance, inspiration and leadership.  

The most important thing that I took from this interview was the importance of relationships and connections. Being an entrepreneur, one must learn from others, but also teach others. This relationship is important in the growth and success of your entrepreneurial dream.