When creating my two page layout, I thought "who would be the best/most knowledable business man?".Well I guess I got lucky, having my dad be an entrepreneur, as well as business grad (who knows maybe thats why I choose this topic, it runs in the family). I needed a topic that would not only inspire my readers, but make them confident in their journey.
My dad is the most dedicated, hard working man, I have ever encountered. Working seven days a week, as well as being a father makes him have two full time jobs.
Jeffrey Gorodetzky, my father is the son of two Holocaust survivors, Sophie and Nathan Gorodetzky. When his parent first came to the United States, they had nothing, and when I say nothing, I mean they came here in what they were wearing, no education, speaking no english, and definitely having no money. After a few years of working as a bust-boy, learning English, my grandfather began his own business; Rego Industries. So how did he become an entrepreneur without an education?His creativeness and aspiration to make this world a better place, allowed him to overcome adversity and create a genuine product that consumers wanted. Nat was inspired to be something more than just a Holocaust survivor. He wanted to be a philanthropist, and donate to survivors just like him. And so he did, he created an empire that allowed him to create a steady income for his family, as well as donate to others.
My dad graduated from Baruch College of Business in 1980. He was inspired by his father, to be his own boss, and use his skills to the best of his ability. After graduating from Baruch, he worked at Valerie Sportswear in New York City on Broadway in the fashion district as a sales executive. As he continued his journey as a sales man he learned many valuable skills that allowed him to create his own company. In February of 1999, my dad began his own company of off-price wholesale.
I asked my dad a few questions about starting his company.
1. How did you determine whether or not you were capable of starting a business?
"I worked in the industry for a number of years, and was familiar with all the facets of the workplace. From the manufacturing of a garment to the distribution process and the collection of the receivables. I felt I was ready to take on a new journey in my career. I had continual growth in the company and throughout my years of selling for the companies I was working with, I was far surpassing the quotas I was given."
2. Where did you incorporate your business and why?
" I began Carly Paige, Inc. In the state of Florida. I chose this location because after working for many years in the fashion district, I believed my company could strive here, because it was an excellent shipping location."
3. What were the biggest challenges you faced when starting Carly Paige?
"Being able to have enough capital to continually buy merchandise yet wait thirty days to receive payment. Retail stores usually get thirty day terms from receipt of goods. As it expanded, I needed more warehouse space as well as more employees. "
Works Cited
Clear, James. "5 Interview Questions Every Small Business Owner Should Ask." OPEN Forum. American Express Co., 05 Sept. 2011. Web. 10 Apr. 2016. more.
Harroch, Richard. "25 Frequently Asked Questions On Starting A Business."Forbes. Forbes Magazine, 13 Sept. 2013. Web. 10 Apr. 2016.
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