May 16
I’ve talked a lot recently about our goals for Shafer…Power!, however, I haven’t spent much time discussing how we’re going to accomplish them. Therefore, I’d like to dedicate this post to what I feel are the most important traits of entrepreneurs who are working to change the world…and how the kids and I will try to leverage some of these traits to accomplish our goals.
Shafer…Power! is off to a great start. We’ve learned some things, sold some things and the kids are having a lot of fun. And based on what we learned from the Mast Brothers about making chocolate, I’m pretty sure we’re going to give it a try (making homemade chocolate) to see if we can move some product during our community thrift sale later this month. Read more
One of the best parts of the entrepreneurial journey is the research and learning (let’s call it discovery) that’s done along the way. It seems as though there is something new around every corner and if you open your mind to it, it’ll stretch you like never before. For example, I was recently reading the blog of an aspiring entrepreneur and he recommended three or four podcasts he listens to on a weekly basis for the purpose of being inspired. I decided to take a shot with one of them and can honestly say it’s changing my life.
The journey continues. The kids will be hosting their first neighborhood lemona…ahem…coffee stand, tomorrow from 8 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. We’re headed out to post some flyers and then to pick up our supplies. Their energy level is at an all-time high. Somebody is going to sleep well tonight. Shafer…Power! Read more
Since most entrepreneurial journeys begin with a neighborhood lemonade stand, I figured now would be a great time for us to give it a try. After all, we’ve just kicked off our entrepreneurial journey and it will be fun and easy for us to pull it together, right? Not only that, but there’s sure to be some learning opportunities along the way. Hey, fun and educational – two of our four goals – in one fell swoop. I love it when a plan comes together!
Shafer...Power! 