Doc Subject #1
Andrew Huff
Andrew is the Founder / Owner of Huff & Puff Board Co. He graduated from Bremen High School a year behind me. He has always been the go-getter type, and really brought is passion of boarding, craftsmanship, and business degree into one with the creation of his business.
QUESTIONS:
Why did you start this business?
What is your vision with Huff & Puff?
Why did you name it HuFF & Puff?
How long does one board take to manufacture?
Whats the average price for a board?
How has the business grown?
What do you want consumers to be getting in a Huff & Puff board? (What separates you from the competition?)
Do you think long boarding is a dying or growing trend?
Have you landed any dealers?
What makes you want to be an entrepreneur?
Doc Subject #2
Josh Hueni
Josh is the manager of Horse Saddle Shop in Bremen, IN. He is also my older cousin, oh and a Michigan Fan (gag). Josh manages the day-to-day and big picture ideas of the store and is a great communicator. He also is a lead salesman for the company.
QUESTIONS:
What makes your job enjoyable?
What makes your job difficult?
What brought you to Horse Saddle Shop?
What challenges in managing people come up that you didn't expect or realize?
How has dealing with thousands of customers effected your relationship with people?
What do you see in the future of this company?
Are you a light-hearted funny guy, or no-nonsense and down to business type of manager? How do you balance the two?
What are some benefits of being a primarily online company?
Do you believe in hiring outsiders over known acquaintances?
Do you see yourself rising higher in this company in the foreseeable future?
Doc Subject #3
Darren Miller
Darren was in my graduating class at High School and I played football with him for 6 years for Bremen. He was probably the best athlete in our grade. Darren fought through a lot of injuries throughout his career, but still went on to play for Anderson University. In his freshman year he fractured his C4 vertebrae in his neck, nearly becoming paralyzed. He fought and scrapped his way through rehab, but is never allowed to play football again. So he took up his second love of UFC, but the limitations in his neck have forced him to withdraw from competing. Today he has his own business called "The Lion's Den" where he trains UFC fighters.
QUESTIONS:
How were you able to overcome so many injuries especially your neck injury?
What draws you to UFC?
How active can you be in training your fighters?
Where are you hoping to take your business?
Do you have a vision or motto with The Lion's Den?
What was the hardest thing to achieve in getting your business started?
Has it grown since you began?
Do your fighters sign contracts, or how does that work?
Can anyone join, or what criteria do you look for?
How does your income work?
