Entrepreneur (en·tre·pre·neur) noun: One who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise. Merriam-Webster Dictionary
"I'm not sure I knew what an entrepreneur was when I was ten, but I knew that starting little businesses and trying to sell greeting cards or newspapers door-to-door... there's just something very intriguing to me about that." -- Steve Case, Founder of America Online AOL.
The Good Ground Project The mission of The Good Ground Project is to introduce young people to entrepreneurship. This is done by introducing them to the entrepreneurs and leaders of today who can and will speak to them from experience about entrepreneurship. The Partners of the Project share their thoughts and offer advice in The Partner Profiles area. They can also correspond with the members of GGP in the Forum. The Project aims to show young people that entrepreneurship is a real and attractive option that they should consider.
LISTEN TO FOUNDER PETER M. THOMPSON'S INTERVIEW ON WHCR 90.3 FM - On February 6, 2007, Peter was interviewed by Moniifa Maht on the 'ASHE program regarding various topics including the origin of the Project, the Good Ground Partners, and his other related educational work. Click here to hear the interview.
Nature of Business: On the Page offers script consultation and screenwriting classes for writers at all levels.I became an entrepreneur because it allowed me the freedom to create my own materials, set my own hours, act on my instincts, and try out new ideas.
The most important lesson that I've learned is to focus on the job. Whether it's a one-on-one consultation or a crowd of one-hundred, everyone I'm dealing with needs to feel that they're being understood and heard. People know when you're faking it. If they're paying you for a service, give them your attention.
I want to encourage you to try everything. There's nothing that says you have to know what you want or who you're going to be at a young age. Exploring all of your talents and developing different skills will eventually help you figure out what you love and what you're good at. In my twenties, I acted, dabbled in stand-up and read scripts for movie studios. Eventually, all of those interests combined. Now I teach large classes using my performing skills, and work with writers on their movie scripts using my analytical skills.
