Adventures in Entrepreneurship “C”
An Interview by Deborah DeBord, Ph.D., is the proprietor of Expression, a creative Entrepreneur retreat in Colorado & Jim Collins, Author of several “best-selling” Entrepreneur books (Good to Great, Built to Last, Great by Choice) from the Enablelink.org website 05/13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz
Let’s listen in to the Entrepreneurship Discussion between Deborah & Jim . . .
“It’s time to expand, to be my own boss, to have my successes & failures be my own. Maybe start a business. I can do just about anything!” Her voice lifted, ending in a crescendo with arms pointed upward in an “I-am-woman” victory “V”.
“What kind of a business?” Jim.
“Well, I’m good at wearing a lot of hats and enjoy the challenge of making things happen.”
“That’s true,” he draws the two words out while contemplating what might come next.
“I am a good writer, a talented teacher & an excellent cook. And I can sing & dance & text – all at the same time!”
Jim struggled to hang on, but the excitement was contagious. “And don’t forget your travels and your passion for telling other people what to do — er, telling them good stories.”
“Mmm, how to turn all this into a living?” Deborah was coming back to earth.
Even though the ideas waffled about, the seeds of a dream were germinating.
“Then do it,” Jim offered triumphantly, having no idea what “it” might be.
Deborah thought later: “I see the pattern. What began as an ordinary fireside conversation over a glass of wine turned into a grand adventure”. Like all good adventurers, she started with good maps, good outfitters, good equipment & the high hopes for a good time.
From many conversations with successful small-business owners & much reading, Deborah has identified a pattern of personality traits and decision-making processes. “Even though most of the folks I met have vision disabilities, Deborah said, “people of all abilities will identify their own traits & benefit from the various questions to consider”:
Deborah: “Oh, yes, the end of the Story? I live high in the Rockies; In a forest. On a creek. In addition to writing freelance articles & publishing books, I serve as a guide to creative expression at our retreat for writers, artists, entrepreneurs & international travellers. I craft my own schedule of projects, work really hard, and absolutely love it.
Packing your bag of tools and tricks for the journey? Winning entrepreneurs with disabilities offer this guidance to help you on your way.
(Some of Deborah’s advice follows on: Finding your Passion, the Traits of a Successful Entrepreneur, Serving the Community in Premium Content)