My Entrepreneurship Story

When I was growing up my grandparents owned their own Doughnut shop in Arizona and as a nine-year-old kid there was nothing better than getting to visit them and run around that shop and eat doughnuts all while getting to see how the whole operation was run. At the time I mostly just appreciated the free sugar, but as I got older I really got to understand how much work goes into running your own business. My grandpa took on the title of baker, cashier, janitor, and manager stepping in wherever help was needed and worked all hours of the day to keep the business running successfully. They also taught me the importance of great customer service and having good relationships with everyone that you do business with.

I enrolled in ENT3003 as a business elective because I had heard great things about the class and because I am genuinely interested in learning more about entrepreneurship. What I hope to gain from this class are important life and business skills that I can take with me and apply to my future career.

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  1. Sophia MorinMay 25, 2020 at 11:35 PM

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  2. Sophia MorinMay 25, 2020 at 11:36 PM

    Hi Kristen! I liked your story about your grandparents' doughnut shop. You really did have a close interaction with entrepreneurship throughout your upbringing. I especially appreciate how you were able to recognize the many responsibilities your grandfather had. He is truly an entrepreneur. Maybe you can include a picture of the doughnut shop? It would be cool to see what you grew up with. Otherwise, great post!

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