Today on the Business Machine is Mike Bass. Mike is account representative of Friedland Industries and founder of Connect and Pull. He also is a musician and host his own podcast, Running a Family Business.
Mission
To educate the public on recycling, scrap, and environmental services. In 10 years, Mike wants to offer a family-friendly experience of Friedland Industries in the hopes to engage and educate more people. He also would like to see more manufacturers come back to Michigan.
Learning From Our Mistakes
A mistake Mike learned from was not validating the demand for a product or service before diving into the efforts of starting the idea. The value of researching the market before entering.
Recommendations
Books: Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh, Boron Letters by Gary Halbert, and The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss
Quote: Some men see things as they are and say, ‘Why?’ I dream of things that never were and say, ‘Why not?’
Eat with: Tim Ferris and Eckhart Tolle
Apps/ Tech: Pen and notebook. Evernote.
Eat at: Zoobies, Creole, and Beggars Banquet
Legacy: Create something timeless, and one day educate business students on how real world business works.
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