A Very Short Interview No. 1: Cathy Vick

  This past week I had the pleasure of interviewing Cathy Vick. Cathy Vick is a owner of a small company which sells HP products. She and her partner have owned Integtech for ten years. She is the proud mother of two beautiful daughters and lives on the west coast of Florida. Our interview was very short and consisted of a short phone call. Here's how it went:

Niamh: Hi Mrs. Vick. How are you?

Mrs. Vick: I am well, how are you?

N: I am doing well as well. I was wondering if you would mind if I asked you a few questions about your business and your life as an entrepreneur?

MV: Go for it!

N: Ok, first of all could you tell me what it means to you to be an entrepreneur?

MV: I think many people have different definitions of what it means to be an entrepreneur. To me being an entrepreneur is part of how I define myself. I am a mother, wife, worker, and I consider all of the positions to better me as an entrepreneur.

N: Do you have any advice for me as I continue my education to become a better entrepreneur?

MV; Make it something you are passionate about. For me I wanted to work in education because I wanted to improve the minds of children. I feel like i can make a difference through the selling of HP products. And make goals for yourself, it can be hard being an entrepreneur, you are your own boss and you really have to motivate yourself.

N: So for me I would focus on working with children and medicine?

MV: Exaclty!

N: Ok, My last question is why did you become an entrepreneur?

MV: For me it was primarily a financial decision. When the market turned I lost my job and it forced me to change my lifestyle. I went into business for myslef and it was the best decision I every made. Instead of traveling for work I got to see my girls grow up and spend time with them everyday. I love my job and I love my family.

N: Thats a great answer! Thankyou so much Mrs. Vick for your time and your participation.

MV: No problem Niamh. Thankyou for considering me for your project.

   Interviewing Mrs.Vick was very informative! She really showed me that you can have it all. I know Mrs.Vick via her daughter and this is the first time I have really gotten to know her in depth. This interview was short and simple and I look forward to asking her some more questions in the future.