Business 183

This semester has been a game changer for me. It has had its fair share of ups and downs, but in the end, it has truly changed my life and given me more of an eternal perspective than I had before. Before being in this class I knew that I wanted to be an entrepreneur of some sort, but really had no grasp on what route I would go within being an entrepreneur. This class has helped me to recognize what really matters most for me when considering my future and where I want to be down the road. It has helped me pin point some of the things that I am passionate about such as serving others, spending time with loved ones, and even going into the clothing industry. I have been working with Dwight and Sarah on a project that we are confident will be a billion-dollar company someday. It has been so great getting to know them and working with them. They are some truly talented and intelligent individuals. They have taught me a lot and I am grateful for them and the opportunity I have to continue...

This week as I studied the readings and the videos I learned a lot about making things personal; not overlooking our trials, but using them to our benefit from learning from them. I loved the talk by President Uchtdorf about how we at times lose sight of what is important in our lives and what can truly make us happy. This bodes well with business because after all, the entire point of being an entrepreneur is to seek happiness not only for yourself, but those that you love. I learned a lot from the case study as well. It was interesting to learn about the various companies that were considered for purchase. If I were them, I ultimately would have chosen the Richmond Premium Snacks because it was the lowest asking price of the four companies and had much more room for growth. They could expand their sales even further in the country outside of mainly the Midwest. They could make agreements with bigger companies to sell their snacks like Walmart or Target. Overall, it just seemed like t...