The Ashton Journal

 This weeks post is reflective. It will include my main takeaways from this 14 week entrepreneurial course. The first takeaway- I still cannot spell entrepreneur without the help of spell check... if you had one final lecture to share with a group of students on what you have learned from this course, what would you share? My final lecture would be on resilience. This is a highly important skill if you want to find success as an entrepreneur. Failures are part of the process of growth an learning. Whether big or small, failure will happen. Take accountability, learn from the experience, and try again.  What would be your last bit of advice to someone wanting to begin the entrepreneur journey? I feel so new and fresh on my entrepreneurial journey- so I feel like a rookie giving advice to a fellow rookie. That being said, I would say- take the time to read. Reading of others entrepreneurial journey's gave me courage and energy to start. Additionally, reading will enable you to c...

            Risk Management            Is the risk of entrepreneurship worth it? This is something that has been a central focus throughout the semester. My conclusion is the risk is worth it. While entrepreneurship seems to carry a heavier sense of accountability, I do not think the risk is inherently greater than other options. Layoffs still happen at “secure” companies. People still fail and lose their jobs. Even if the risk is higher than other careers and lifestyles, the payoff is worth it. My perspective on this completely shifted from the start of this semester. From my husband losing his job last year, to reading all the case studies and finding my entrepreneurial drive -I am left with one question, “why not me?” If others can follow their passion and find success, why not me? I am no longer terrified of risk. It is worth it and I am excited to see where my entrepreneurial journey takes me.     ...