1. Interview with Mr Bernie Utchenlik Entrepreneur Case Study So Jami Florence, Ho Lee Wen, Verena Lee, Alexander, Zhang Liming

2. Who is that Man? • Born in Detroit • About 60 years old • Came to Singapore in 1990 • Set Up his first company in 1996 • Married in November 1998 • Became a Singapore Citizen in 2010 • Self-taught Chef

3. Botak Jones

4. His Company • Botak Jones is under the “GREAT BIG FOOD” • 51% owned my him and his wife • First Botak Jones started in Tuas in 2003, with initial investment of $10,000 • Office is in Defu Lane, 5,000 sq ft central kitchen

5. Company Mission • To provide well-made restaurant quality food and service in industrial and heartland residential areas where it hasn’t been available before.

6. Running the Business… • You have to be passionate about what you do! • You have to transparent, honest. • It’s more than just making money, it’s about doing it right. • Treat everyone as a human being until they give you reason not to. • Service is beyond attitude, its understanding and putting others above self.

7. Future of Botak Jones • He says he is still passionate about Botak Jones. • Always looking for new ideas to expand. • They have plans to franchise their business in Malaysia, Indonesia, Korea and China.

8. On Entrepreneurship • Entrepreneurs are very impatient people. • They can’t wait to take action! • The difference between Entrepreneurs is that they have an idea, they take action. • They are not afraid to take up the challenge. • They feel will not be able to live a full life, unless they try. • He claims decisions are based on his gut feel. • “You need to have very good intuition” • Entrepreneurs might not be able to run a business, but definitely MAKE a business. • They are strategists. They create ideas. • It is about giving people alternatives. • Entrepreneurship cannot be taught, You got to do it, take action • Entrepreneurs got to stand on a sound business operation with a bottom line, with mini requirements. • Networking… you got to know the right people who will then connect you.

9. She Says….. • He is just such an honest and nurturing person • He is a man who means what he says. I feel very safe with him • He jokes with a straight face. It's his American sense of humour.

10. He Says….. • My partner, in business and in life • She is very understanding and allows me to be myself. • I am the entrepreneur, she is the business person who runs the day-to-day operations

11. Our Learning Points (example..) • Do what you are passionate about! • Have pride in your work! • Treat everyone equally • Life is not all about work • (just my thoughts…. Please add, take out or rephrase)

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