Pi Sigma Epsilon discussion

Yesterday, I was fortunate enough to talk to some of the students from the Pi Sigma Epsilon business fraternity at Duquesne University.  

Every time I step back on Duquesne's campus, I am reminded of my life as a student there, events like the infamous Graffiti Dance, and what life was like when I tried to fly under the radar.

When I was asked speak to some of the students, I started thinking about what I could say that would A) Keep them awake, and B) what I could say to help them figure out their own path.  So, what I thought would be best would be to tell them a short story of my adventures in Sales, Marketing, and Business and a few things I have learned through many mistakes.  And at the end, maybe they might be able to use some of the lessons learned for their own adventure…or they might want to join us (GNW) in our pursuit of changing the world.

But in the end, there was one message I feel it all comes down to -  

Try MANY things and see what works for you.  There is not just ONE set of ways to accomplish your mission.  And life wouldn't be too fun if there was just 1.

 Even if you do not work for GNW, try something where you have some freedom to try new things.  Small companies and Start-ups provide freedom.

The world is a noisy place.  In comparison to a big company, for a startup, its more important to be cleverly simple..than just clever.  This is what you learn on a bottom dollar budget.   

When you are starting something from nothing, there are no rules.  I compare it to a street fight and we must do whatever it takes.  It really gets you to think in ways that are completely unconventional....  And that’s what we are looking for - Thinkers, Doers, creative minds that are willing to try new things.  

Life outside of college is a crazy ride and if you love what you do, you will never want it to end.

Here is a video from the Pittsburgh Irish Fesitval created by our Marketing Director Amelia Cimerola.  She is one of the perfect examples of someone that knows the value of trying new things and importance of having fun in order to accomplish a mission.