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looking past the bullshit...




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at a glance

The 5 resumes that stood out to me are:

Missy Butterworth

Dell A. Hymes

Student Example Somebody

Peter A. Rabbit

Randy S. Mindset

after watching the video...

 

It's all about the ideas...

My votes went for the ideas that I thought were most feasible.  After I heard the pitches I thought about the idea a step further to determine if this idea would be fairly easy to implement in a class setting.  I also based my decision on ideas that I knew something about and I had a good idea how this type of business would operate.  I also looked for unique ideas that I had not heard before, because about half of elevator pitches that were presented on Thursday I had already heard before by a different person in a different way in a different class

My Pitch

I organized my elevator pitch into four different parts.  First was an overview of the website and what its function is.  Then I discuss the pricing structure incomparrison to eBay.  Then I talked about the market that I would pursue.  Then I wrapped it up with my competitive advantage an a compelling ending statement.  I did it this way to be as comprehensive as possible.  I decided to dress in brown slacks and a nice shirt so that I looked professional and convincing.  I used the whole two minutes to present and I feel that I covered ever

Do you have what it takes?

1.  Self motivated

2. Positive attitude

3. Decisive

4. Reliable

5. Organized

6. Creative

7. Multitasker

8. Trustworthy

9. Takes action

The Role of Writing: Amy

One of the most useful tools for an entreprenuer is their business plan.  The business plan often times is the first thing a potential investor or client sees and it must be professional and persuasive.   Understanding how to use professional writing and persuasion is what sells your idea and sets you apart from the rest.

A little about Amy

My name is Amy Dunten.  I am a senior here at Purdue and really don't want to graduate anytime soon.  My major is in Organizational Leadership and I am working on a minor in Sales.   I am also completing my Entrepreuneship certificate this semester.  I have lived in Indiana my whole life and when I do graduate, I would like to take a job in sales someplace warmer than here.