1.) Some of the activities I did for each blog post in order to pursue SEO include:
Always using the 'Labels' section while posting
Using 'Headings', 'Subheadings', and 'Normal' text when writing my post.
Commenting on students blogs and linking my blog to theirs.
2.) My key words were Entrepreneur, Label, Yoga, Organic, Raw, Plant-based, Fitness. I didn't change or refine my words too much this semester, as my main focus was on overall wellness and fitness of the body.
3.) I actually did not use social media to promote my blog. Most of the assignments I felt were specifically relevant to this class, so I did not think to share them among my Facebook friends.
4.) My most "viral" post was my Bug List. I think this post gained the most attraction because it was an interesting topic to read about, learning the pet peeves of my peers. Ironically that was the one I enjoyed writing about most as well!
5.) I did make it to the first page of Google results when you type in my name, followed by the word blog. I think this is mostly because my name is very common.
Kuratko Ch. 3 & 4 (The Entrepreneurial Mind-Set in Organizations – Corporate
Entrepreneurship / Social Entrepreneurship and the Ethical Challenges of an Entrepreneur)
Entrepreneurship
Questions being answered regarding Ch. 3 & 4
1) What was the biggest surprise for you in the reading? In other words, what did you read that stood out the most as different from your expectations?
2) Identify at least one part of the reading that was confusing to you.
3) If you were able to ask two questions to the author, what would you ask? Why?
4) Was there anything you think the author was wrong about? Where do you disagree with what she or he said? How?
1. While reading this chapter, there were many sections that stood out to me. I personally enjoyed learning about the essential elements for a successful presentation to venture capitalist. This section really goes into depth about the qualities team members must have, as well as the necessities that the product, business plan, and market must have in order to work.
2. I found this article to be very clear and concise. I really didn't have any section that was confusing to me. I enjoyed it!
3. If I were able to ask the author two questions:
What would you say is the most important aspect of capital markets? What are the best ways to master venture capitalism?
I would ask these questions in order to hear the perspective of an intelligent writer and also to learn about the author's ventures that lead him to the place he is today.
4. I don't have anything in particular that I felt the author was wrong about. I really enjoyed this chapter and learning about the venture capital market.
This is a very short interview of Entrepreneur and Owner of Karma Yoga & Fitness, Megan Smith Hochheimer.
I attached the first interview to show the differences in questions. Since Megan was out of town, I sent here a message to follow up the interview. I attached her answers below:
New questions:
What is your perspective on the word "failure"?
Megan: "I don't really believe in complete failure. Everything that happens to you in life is a learning experience. What you do after the failure is what matters. Perseverance is what you have to focus on in every circumstance.
Can you give me an example of a time you failed and how you overcame it?
This is a personal one. When I got married I was very young. I had two kids with my ex husband, and like most people, I never thought I would ever get a divorce. When I did, I was devastated. I felt like I failed myself, my marriage, and especially my kids. I did not know what the future held. When I met my current partner, I realized that things were working out the way they should. I was able to fulfill my dream (and partners dream) of opening a yoga studio together. Now here we are :)"
In this video, Megan shares some great tips for anyone aspiring to pursue there own dream as an entrepreneur.
Megan Smith-Hochheimer earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida in 2001. It was at UF that her yoga practice began, with a book that taught her one pose every day to combat stress. In 2003, she began a career in fitness, teaching group exercise classes at Fort Hood, Texas. Megan has taught a wide variety of classes, including Zumba, Les Mills Classes, Boot Camp, Core Strength, Yoga, and she works one-on-one with clients as a Personal Trainer and Reiki practitioner.
Megan recognized an unmet need in her town and fulfilled it successfully. As her business, Karma Yoga & Fitness continues to grow, Megan continues to prove that with hard work, determination and passion, dreams are possible!
Megan is gifted yoga instructor, personal trainer, and mother. She and her partner Nooie, provide a positive experience in the studio for each person who walks through the door. If you ever happen to be in the Tampa Bay area and you are interested in taking care of your mind & body, I highly recommend checking out this studio, located just outside of Tampa, Florida in Valrico.
More info on her work:
www.karmayogafitness.com
Her Instagram: @karmayogafitness
http://Instagram.com/karmayogafitness
I realized that I've come a long way in this class. One thing that this class has taught me is how truly difficult failure is. At first, I did not want to have to admit to my failures. As I reflected on what I've learned from this class I realized that failure is only a first attempt in learning and it only truly happens when you give up. I love this quote by Michael Jordan, it really sums up the meaning of "failure". Overall, this class has taught me that perseverance wins over any failure.
Also, another thing I have developed in this course is the love of blogging. I enjoy the creating new blog posts and the creative activities that are challenging and fun at the same time. I feel that it is somewhat of a creative outlet for me. Pushing yourself outside my comfort zone and being creative is certainly the way of keeping up with the requirements of this course.
2.) My key words were Entrepreneur, Label, Yoga, Organic, Raw, Plant-based, Fitness. I didn't change or refine my words too much this semester, as my main focus was on overall wellness and fitness of the body.
4.) My most "viral" post was my Bug List. I think this post gained the most attraction because it was an interesting topic to read about, learning the pet peeves of my peers. Ironically that was the one I enjoyed writing about most as well!
