Seb-310 Reflection Paper

Reflection Essay: Brian Gordon
Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship
SBE 310
Written By
Robert Walsh

Table of Context

Introduction to Brian………………………………………………………..3
Early History………………………………………………………………...3
Work History………………………………………………………………...3
Challenges…………………………………………………………………..4
The Bakery…………………………………………………………………..4
Measure of Success………………………………………………………..4
Brian’s Success……………………………………………………………..5
Conclusion…………………………………………………………………..5
References………………………………………………………………….6

Brian Gordon was the owner, operator of a successful small bakery in Baton Rouge by the name of “ Donuts a GO GO”. He has proven his knowledge for business as well as his desire to please his customers creates a successful entrepreneurial experience.   Gordon had always known from watching his parents, that he was going to own a business of his own.   Early life experiences as an EMT provide the leadership qualities that were necessary to lead a group as an operator owner.   Gordon finally took his experience gained from his great bakery endeavor to start a second business that is still thriving today. Motivation, support, and drive all made the experience in owning a small business a success in his eyes.  
Brian grew up in a household with a family that focused on a family business.   By everyone helping out in the business no matter how little the task Brian developed the knowledge and work ethic that is necessary to run a small business of his own some day.   Later in life Brian found leadership qualities not only as an EMT but also when he was in the military.   He learned he had a love for food while enlisted and had a dream of working in a food industry some day.  
Brian came out of the service and realized that making his dream was going to take more than just aspirations and went to school to become ne EMT in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.   He worked there for several years encounter several rewarding along with less than rewarding experiences.   It wasn’t...