Interview with Mark Genoa – Entrepreneur
He started his own business, which he designs, creates and
manufactures genetorial supplies including vacuums and other cleaning supplies.
What does it mean to
you to be an entrepreneur?
“Being an entrepreneur is hard work, calculated decisions, willing to
take a risk, and trusting yourself.... successful entrepreneurs have a busy
but terrific lifestyle. You’re well rewarded for the correct
decisions”
What has been the
hardest thing you’ve had to encounter throughout your entrepreneurial journey?
“International business all over the world brings different work
styles and sometimes difficult situations where you cannot agree with the terms
of a contract”
What do you wish you
had been taught in school before setting out on your won path as an
entrepreneur?
“What I wished
I learned in school would be multiple languages. Communication with
a client in their language is a major plus for a working relationship and
mutual respect”
My Reflection: I thought it was
extremely interesting to hear the definition of what it means to be an
entrepreneur from an actual entrepreneur. His definition relates to his experiences,
which makes it such an interesting point of view. I also like that he added
trusting yourself into the definition. It is important to trust yourself with
every decision you make especially when taking risks. I was also surprised that
an entrepreneur who ventured into international business did not have a
background filled with multiple language proficiency. This makes it even clearer
that you can be build into an entrepreneur at any point in your life and can
still be successful with a lack of specific knowledge but teach yourself along
the way.
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