Tag : entrepreneur
Leading the Way for Today's Entrepreneurs
Dr. Teng-Kee Tan, Dean of the Henry W. Bloch School of Management at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, joined the Go To Market Show. He discussed his vision for business education focused on entrepreneurship and innovation and the role UMKC is playing in helping Kansas City build its reputation as a leader in the creating an environment where entrepreneurial enterprises can succeed.
education, entrepreneur
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Get Smarter and Test Better
When a student first comes to Heiner, he will ask if their goal of increasing their test score is to get into a selective university or to get a scholarship. If they have another reason, he will ask them to save their money.
education, entrepreneur
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The Price is Right on Zaarly
Zaarly opens up a new type of marketplace where decisions are not based solely on price. Buyers can choose the person with the best qualifications for the job. In this way, buyers can make decisions based on where they want to put their money to work in their community.
entrepreneur, Kansas City, technology
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Practice Makes Perfect On the Eliton Cello
Miniaev response to whether his cello is an electric instrument was "That's one of it's functions." It is also a portable folding cello and practice instrument. The portability and feel are benefits professional musicians like - especially to practice on.
entrepreneur, Futurallia
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Peace. Love. Granola.
Valerie Jennings, affectionately known as the 'Hippie Chick' joined the Go To Market Show to talk about her hand made, all natural granola product and her company's Hippie Chow brand.
entrepreneur, Social Media
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Mapping Start-Up Success
Why do some business start-ups succeed and others fail? This question fascinated Go To Market Show guest, John Bradberry. So much so that he researched and wrote a book on the subject titled, "6 Secrets to Startup Success: How to Turn Your Entrepreneurial Passion into a Thriving Business."
entrepreneur
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Changing Home Building From the Ground Up
Pierre Martell started in the construction business remodeling homes in the Canadian Maritime province of New Brunswick. While he was successful out of the gate, "Not knowing what you were getting into behind the wall," as Martell says, was a challenge.
brand building, entrepreneur, Social Media
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Choosing Tools to Make Your Business Work
Mike is curious. He is also keenly aware that other folks are curious too – and he is smart enough to know that with rapid advances in technology they're probably confused a little too. Leveraging this dynamic, Mike (with his business partner Doug Niccum) launched GearsofBiz.com, a business technology publication that provides reviews, news, guides and how-tos on the latest advances in technology.
entrepreneur, technology
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Make Your Own Rules
Entrepreneurs like Wayne are constantly drawn to learn new things and are able to incorporate them with creativity. To Wayne, learning is "sausage to my grinder."
entrepreneur
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Savoring the Fruits of His Labor
Michael Amagoni joined the Go To Market Show to discuss how he turned his passion for wine into a growing urban winery located in Kansas City, Missouri.
entrepreneur
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Not Just Milking It
Leroy Shatto shares the story of Shatto Dairy – a tale that with each chapter goes beyond his wildest dreams of what he hoped to accomplish. His business is thriving and making money. Along the way, something else just as important happened. The little dairy farm in Northwest Missouri went from a faceless source to a part of people’s lives.
entrepreneur, Kansas City
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DON-BAR Design
Guy Eeckhout of Belgium's DON-BAR Design was at last year's Futurallia event to showcase their innovative and unique fireplaces. He talks about who they are and how the event has helped generate new relationships.
entrepreneur, Futurallia
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Stretch of Imagination
Like all visionaries, Stretch loves new challenges. He loves seeing the world and sharing the experience. He'll tell you that being an artist is a life-long endeavor. You have to be hungry for new information, and that the world is full of ideas.
Crossroads, entrepreneur, Kansas City, Stretch Sculpture
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Steel Space Productions
Steel Space Productions participated in last year's Futurallia event. They make use of the shipping containers that have been piling up in our nations ports by creating customized structures for event marketers.
entrepreneur, Futurallia
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