Final Reflection

2. The most formative experience had to be the first set of interviews because it gave me a lot of insight and gave me quite a good challenge as a new student in the class. The experience I will remember for years to come was definitely the first elevator pitch since I had never done one before. I liked the interview process the most for sure. I am most proud of my venture concept.

3. I have always seen myself as an entrepreneur, however, this class has definitely brought out my strengths and shown my weaknesses as well. I would like to continue with the structure the class offers in my ideas and projects for the future.

4. Consistency is the key to all success. Being consistent will out beat anyone who works hard for a short period of time. Stay on a calendar and do everything before the due date. The best thing to do is pray and have faith in not a god, but yourself!!

Me and my idol in the fitness community Rich Piana who passes away... RIP!

Venture Concept Part 2

Venture Concept Document Link-
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YWSWtsYSTfkZ5soS1lhndApgwwBWUGQxzRbe68tS3Uk/edit?usp=sharing

2. I pretty much got positive feedback everyone gave me positive feedback and said how fluid and good I knew about my project. People liked the idea of me carrying on the business for future family members and helping them propel into further success. Like I mentioned no one really gave me any changes to the stuff I put up, I thought really hard about my responses and they made the most sense.

3. I added a little bit to the portion of opportunity based on new ideas I came up with. I also added a little bit of info regarding the marketing of the name of my product "Tester".

4.
Me and a friend of mine Andre who helped me come up with the idea

Last reading

he Long Tail: Why the Future of Business is Selling Less of More, Chris Anderson
1. The theme of the book is about how the growing users of internet content have helped the "tail gets longer" in the world of small business and entrepreneurship. Anderson states that the more markets you hit with smaller more closely niched audiences the better off your business will do.
2. The way I tied reading this book to this class is my marketing strategy for Tester the all-natural pro-hormone. Taking into considerations avenues like powerlifting and strongman.
3. I would try to incorporate how these reads helped inspired ideas for students, for example in the book by XYZ I used this strategy and applied it to ABC.
4. I learned the importance of market content and market penetration.

Exit Strategy

1. I actually don't plan on selling my company, I love fitness/ bodybuilding and have made it my passion. Many people hate on me including my "friends" and family but I love doing what I do. It is so much rewarding living a lifestyle you enjoy than being something that you don't want to do like an accountant ( I am an accounting major lol). If my kids like fitness they are more than welcome then helping grow the product line.
2. I selected this because I love fitness and bodybuilding it is my life.
3. It hasn't really influenced anything about my plan, I know that the market is free and open in this area of supplements, while the supplement industry is saturated, this is a new and exciting market. I know business from my emotions!

Celebrating Failure

This semester I utilized my time at home to keep growing my social media accounts oldschoolmatt on Instagram. I dedicated the entire summer to getting into the best shape I have ever been in by adding 25 pounds of muscle in 3 months. I reached my goal and did so very well. After this weight gain, I wanted to get down to lose the fat and keep the muscle I gained. However, over the past three weeks due to school, I haven't been to the gym. The thing I learned about this is that consistency is the number one best option to attaining your future goals. Even if you're not going 100 percent it is better to still put in some work. Failure and embarrassment are the two hardest pills to swallow. I have failed many times in my life and it is super emotionally draining. However, you can't dwell on failure, you can't let it eat you up because then you lost the war. This class has helped me realize failure is just another part of the process.

Venture Writeup

Venture Write up 2 Page Summary-

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OhQ-0nLXZys6SGt-oFogFlD1qt4v1dXJEbR8GPEYuAY/edit?usp=sharing

Whats Next?

Existing market-

New products maybe include a protein powder or a creatine supplement.

Moises Torres- NPC Bodybuilding

Gucci Bambino-NPC Athlete

Jamie Kendal- Mens Physique

Many of them are familiar with the market. Furthermore, they like the idea of protein or creatine but feel like the supplement market is very saturated and that it might fail. Jamie loves trying new protein powder out. 

What makes the most sense in boost 1 up nutrition is to start all-natural protein powder that will yield the highest protein per gram. Many other protein powders don't hold high yields of protein like boost 1 up nutritions will. Furthermore, I plan on creating an amazing flavor profile that uses artificial sweeteners to keep the sugar and carbs low.

This market delivers high rewards and low cost of goods due to the fact that it provides large quantities of purchase. 

New Market-

Athletes

This product can be for athletes in untested organizations. 

Jacob Torres Club VolleyBall UCF

Patricio Perez Club Tenis at USC

They both would like to try the product as long as they did not gain "too much muscle".

The thing I learned about this market was that it is very big and not introduced to this type of product. Tester can be used to benefit any athlete. In fact, it can be used to help boost performance in most sports.

Over time and time again I was able to see that this product is very versatile.