Our own Chris Mahlmann of Valpolife sat betwixt four other like-minded individuals this afternoon for a Porter County Career Center-hosted entrepreneur panel... As each one stood and gave their own experiences and advice on both life and business, fresh vision and information were given as well as more timeless business strategies, which have been used for decades.
Jim Paglia, owner of his business “Ins and Outs”, which he boasts is aptly named, spoke partial to a love for your business and a pursuit of ideas.
The solitary female panel speaker, Sue Grossbauer, emphasized the importance of the cultivation of relationships.
Bart Vickrey carried a similar philosophy in trying to “surround himself with people who make him better”.
Of course, Chris Mahlmann emphasized the importance of being completely insane about what you're doing, but not without the balance of proper vision.
Lastly, Richard Marrell, an ex-navy medical specialist, ex-neurosurgeon, stressed the importance of a single golden idea and the execution of that idea.
As the panel ended, a few select students approached the entrepreneurs and continued to ask questions after the event was over, showing both initiative and dedication. These are the kinds of students we’ll see hosting their own panel inthe years to come.