Written on October 7, 2011 by admin
Dr. Jannett Jackson and Carolyn Johnson of Alameda College brought us out in front of over 300 students on a beautiful campus! Our team was fired up and on campus, ready to go at 8am! The energy was strong and enthusiasm was high as students were primed by event moderator, EJ Carrion.
Chris Miller and Rob Nicholson, keynote presenters from our event at Chabot College yesterday stayed for a second event in a row at Alameda College today! Showing a passion to help others, Chris Miller connected with students through his stories of failure and persistence before eventually finding success in real estate during the lowest point of the economy.
Rob Nicholson, inspired students by offering a glimpse into his life as a serial entrepreneur. His humble beginnings as a food server not only motivated him to work harder, but provided the interpersonal skills necessary in his businesses today.
Students from all over the city attended this event, acquiring knowledge, skills, and the encouragement necessary to take action on their dreams. Through entrepreneurship and free enterprise, the American Dream is realized.
Written on October 6, 2011 by admin
Following an awesome event in Fortuna by YEP & Shasta College, we took our tour bus, ‘Big Libby’ through the Avenue of the Giants, down the coast and across the bay to Hayward. Thanks to the efforts of Jan Novak of Chabot College and Alex Kramer of the BEC, over 500 students filled the Performing Arts Center at Chabot College.
Chris Miller presented his story of success in real estate with a message of persistence and the fun of entrepreneurship. Then came Rob Nicholson, serial entrepreneur and his account of working in a restaurant to achieving success in his businesses.
Tomorrow, we’re headed to Alameda College to deliver another slice of awesome!
Written on October 3, 2011 by admin
Redding, CA was a rock solid event that sent shockwaves of entrepreneurial inspiration through the youth in the community. Our next stop being Fortuna, CA in Humboldt County, we took our 40′ tour bus through some of the most beautiful backcountry in Northern California on Highway 36.
As over 200 students converged on the River Lodge in the luscious green landscape of Humboldt County for a second consecutive tour event presented by YEP and Shasta College. Thanks again to Rick Osbrink and Darren Gurney, excitement and motivation ran high as T-shirts and beach balls flew into the crowd, roaring with thundersticks!
Scott Becker of Invite Media which was acquired by Google in 2010, presented his journey to success and advice on entrepreneurship. His critical insight into perseverance in the face of failure and ideology governing all business startups was well received by the students.
Following the success in Redding, Brittany Rose stayed for a second event, characteristic of her dedication to giving back to the community through education. Her keynote presentation reinforced pursuing your passion and living your dreams, which many agree is the foundation of success.
Definitely a robust turnout, the River Lodge filled up nicely with high schools from the surrounding area being transported by bus. The discussion panel of six successful entrepreneurs, 5 from the local area answered questions from the students about their experiences in starting businesses. Check back for our next stop at Chabot College!
Written on September 30, 2011 by admin
Right after a momentous event at Feather River College, ‘Team Extreme’ packed it up and arrived in Redding, CA, ready for another event at Shasta College. Shasta College opened its classrooms in 1950 with 26 original faculty members. Today, it offers over 30 degree majors, and almost 50 certificate programs!
The event was held in the old town district of Redding in the beautiful Cascade Theater. With the brilliant minds of Rick Osbrink and Darren Gurney of the Business Entrepreneurship Center organizing the event, over 400 students were in attendance with T-shirts, frisbees, beach balls, and most prominently, thundersticks!
Following an rare, inspirational rap performance by event moderator, EJ Carrion, James Simpson of GoldFire Studios came onstage for a strong presentation for the second day in a row. Students related very well to his story of childhood sports and video games, then were inspired by his creation of a web media and video game empire seen by over 100 million people worldwide.
Simpson’s presentation of his American childhood was followed by Brittany Rose and her passion for cheerleading. Rose took that passion and turned it into a successful business teaching and helping other girls become successful cheerleaders through after school programs. Today, she is still pursuing her passion as the founder of More Than Cheer.
With the venue bursting at the seams, Shasta College was a huge success. The students in attendance demonstrated tremendous ambition, motivation, and focus during the discussion panel as they asked local entrepreneurs questions about owning a business.
Written on September 29, 2011 by admin
We arrived at 8pm in the beautiful mountain town of Quincy, California to a huge surprise welcome dinner! After a solid night of rest at the comfortable Feather Bed Inn Bed & Breakfast, the team was fired up and ready to rock the house at Feather River College. Through tremendous support from our hosts, sponsors, and SIFE of Feather River College, especially Amy Schulz and Gina Rangel, we had over 400 students embrace the idea of entrepreneurship and delivered a solid punch of motivation!
Keynote speaker, James Simpson, took the students into his childhood of feeling inferior in sports as he played alongside top athletes to his love for video games and eventual success pursuing his passion. Today, he is the CEO of GoldFire Studios, has created countless websites and online games, generating over $500 thousand in revenue thus far.
Lisa Bell came out for yet another round of speaking for the Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour. Her dedication to teaching others and helping students find their inner fire is shown in her constant willingness to set time aside to move students.
Currently standing as one of our largest events in California for this season, Feather River College and high schools from the surrounding counties demonstrated their passion for entrepreneurship and potential to churn some of the largest business owners of tomorrow.
Written on September 28, 2011 by admin
In 1970, Cosumnes River College of Elk Grove came into light, offering classes to university transfer students, technical education, and career training with its philosophy, “Seek Knowledge.” Today, it is continuing its tradition of seeking knowledge by hosting the Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour in the recital hall on campus. The venue hit capacity with over 400 students in attendance as young speakers from around the country described their past struggles, sources of motivation, and ultimate success as entrepreneurs.
Duane Spires of Extreme Youth Sports in Tampa, Florida and Lisa Nicole Bell of Inspired Life Media Group dedicated their time for a second event in just one week. The dedication of these successful young entrepreneurs to teach others has changed the lives of many students today, including one student who expressed his gratitude, “Thank you so much for visiting our school. This event changed my life.”
Thanks to the efforts of SIFE at Cosumnes River College, the regional Business Entrepreneurship Center, as well as the community college district, hundreds of high school and college students were able to attend this high-energy, motivational and inspirational event.
Written on September 26, 2011 by admin
In the beautiful foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains lies Columbia City College within the Yosemite Community College District in Northern California. Formerly a California Gold Rush boomtown, Columbia, CA is home to over 2,000 residents. The college is starting its third year of the Columbia Entrepreneurship Program, offering four courses and five skills attainment certificates, a certificate of achievement, an occupational degree and a transfer degree.
The event was pure ‘awesome’ with a turnout of over 150 students in attendance, thanks to the efforts of Ida Ponder, professor at Columbia City College, and Terri Hicks, Director of the Business Entrepreneurship Center in Kern County.
Lisa Bell of Inspired Life Media Group came out for yet another tour event, this time at Columbia City College. Her passion for the media arts and entrepreneurship has led her from humble beginnings to her current success as a filmmaker, author and entrepreneur.
Duane Spires, founder of Extreme Youth Sports in Tampa, Florida delivered a moving presentation, taking the audience into the dark depths of an underprivileged youth, and back out to his self-made success! Today, Extreme Youth Sports covers over 50 locations and has taught over 10,000 kids, making it Tampa’s most popular children’s sports organization.
Our discussion panel session was exciting, energetic, and positive as students were so strongly moved by the keynotes of Spires and Bell. Entrepreneurship is what has led America into its position as a world power today. Our next stop?-Cosumnes River College in Sacramento, CA! See you there!
Written on September 22, 2011 by admin
The Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour in California brought some ‘awesome’ to the students at Evergreen Valley College. Thanks to Art College, entrepreneur and professor at Evergreen Valley College, in addition to Alex Kramer of the BEC, over 300 students attended this event; some traveling from as far as San Francisco. A moving keynote was delivered by Ethan Austin of GiveForward.com, explaining the true meaning of entrepreneurship from his point of view.
Written on September 21, 2011 by admin
Students converged on the City College of San Francisco, Ocean Campus for another awesome tour event that was both motivating and informational. Coordinated by Al Dixon of the San Francisco Small Business Development Center and Alex Kramer of the Business Entrepreneurship Center, close to 200 students converged on the Diego Rivera Theater. Lisa Bell of Inspired Life Media Group presented her account of leaving a home in Alabama to achieving success in California by herself.
Written on September 20, 2011 by admin
The Historic Warnors Theatre in Downtown Fresno, CA held over 400 students as the Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour delivered another blow of motivation and inspiration. Organized by Ben Andersen, President of College Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO) at Fresno City College, Terri Hicks of the Business Entrepreneurship Center was also onsite to manage operations.
For this event, Justin Anderson, creator of Anderson Trail Original Premium Soft Granola presented his story of success, demonstrating that entrepreneurship is an opportunity for all ages.
