Blog Post 6

     Having Erik Hanberg come to our class was a unique experience, especially since he's not only an author but someone who's spent over two decades working within the nonprofit sector-- serving as the director of two nonprofits, stepping in as an interim executive director twice, and doing extensive work in marketing and fundraising. He's written books on everything from managing nonprofits to speculative fiction, which gave him this fascinating mix of creative and business experience that I was eager to learn about. Some of the questions that came to my mind was the delay in marketing his book, wondering what took him so long to promote it.  He shared that building confidence in his work and understanding his audience were essential steps before diving into marketing-- an answer that made me realize how critical timing and patience are for any successful promotion. I was also curious about how he stayed motivated before he had the capital to get his ventures off the ground, especially since thats such a common struggle for new entrepreneurs. He told us it was all about resourcefulness and problem-solving, showing that creative thinking can really drive progress, even when funding is low. Finally, I asked him which traits he thought were most important for becoming an entrepreneur, and he mentioned resilience and curiosity as key, since both help you handle unexpected challenges and stay open to learning. Listening to his answers, I couldn't help but reflect on the importance of persistence, adaptability, and timing-- traits ill definitly take with me as I think about my own goals.