STUDENT
SPOTLIGHTS
CONNOR JONES | COMMERCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
What are your plans after graduation? After graduation I hope to secure a local job so I can implement the knowledge and skills I learned in the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship while continuing to make an impact in Tallahassee. What is your favorite memory from your time at FSU? My favorite memory from my time at FSU was in 2019 when many of my church friends and I went to a beach weekend at Panama City Beach. It was a time of great fun and laughter, and I am forever grateful for that weekend. What is the most valuable thing you learned while in the Jim Moran College? One of the most valuable things I learned during my time in the Jim Moran College was taught to me by a guest speaker in one of my classes, Jay Revell. He taught me that the popular saying "in business it's not what you know, it's who you know" is only half of the truth. What matters on top of who you know is "who thinks of you and why?" This question is profound and gives me great motivation to make sure the people I work with will remember me when they need someone with my skillset. What advice would you give to incoming students? For any incoming student, remember that it's not the end of the world if you don't know what you want to do in life or what business you want to start at 21 or 22. The more experience in entrepreneurship you have, the more wisdom you will gain, and for many that will take time. What surprised you most about this major? What surprised me the most about this major was learning how much an up-and-coming business owner needs to consider when planning his/her business. Finding a potential solution to a problem that can be lucrative is only the first of many steps one needs to take before making their first dollar. A business presents many challenges, and that's what makes an entrepreneur's journey that much more exciting. Who within the Jim Moran College impacted you the most? Every one of my professors has impacted me in my entrepreneurial journey thus far, and I could not be more thankful for their wisdom and knowledge. Two particular professors, however, spurred my passion for business more than most. They are Bob Garner and Blake Geoghagan. These men truly care about their students, and it shows. Thank you, Mr. G and Professor Garner, your teaching has made me a better man and will continue to do so.
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