20A- Growing Your Social Capital

Domain Expert:

1) Patrick Paul is an entrepreneur and also CEO and owner of his limousine and pharmaceutical company. He told me of a story of how he began his journey due to God, with only $140 in his bank account. Overall, his story was very inspiring.
2) He is filling the domain expert spot due to his services of being able to produce an item of interest.
3) I came into contact with him at Youth Ministry where I attend church. He came in as a guest speaker. He supplied everyone with his card, personal number, and email.
4) The favors he provided me was information regarding the starting up and being able to produce care packages. Patrick also stated that he would love to hear more about my idea and wants progress.
5) Patrick Paul is an amazing connection, and would most definitely help in any way he can within the industry.

Market Expert:

1) Vladyna Pierre is a woman that I have known for quite a while and has worked with many people.
2) She is filling the market expert because, of her services of conducting customer research in the area of Miami.
3) Like Paul, I have come to known Vladyna from church as well. She was a phone call away as we are very good friends.
4) She told me of her process of researching and wants me to let her know of my process every step of the way.
5) Vladyna is a very reliable connection, she's always there for me and is able to connect me to other people within her respected industry as well.

Important Supplier:

1) East Daniels is a supplier of Patrick Paul's pharmaceutical company.
2) He is filling the important supplier expert because of his ability to sell products regardless of location to others.
3) Paul actually gave me East's contact information and I was able to speak with him.
4) He let me know of the procedures he undertakes to sell the items and wants me to contact him if I ever go through with an opportunity.
5) He's an overall great connect, as he has already been selling products to other organizations and people in different locations.

Reflect:

   This experience taught me to definitely be more broad in my search because, the person can literally be right next to you, and you'd never know. The only difference would be not being able to speak in person due to certain circumstances.