Describe a successful businessperson you know Cue Card

Describe a successful businessperson you know
Describe a successful businessperson you know

Who this person is

How you knew him/her

What business he or she does

Explain why he/she is successful

Vocab

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Substantial

Remarkable

Burned mid-night oil

Undeniably

Indeed

Never miss the boat

Crucial

Among many successful businessmen globally, including Anil Ambani and Mukesh Ambani, I’d like to highlight Elon Musk, the world’s richest person. He founded SpaceX, known for rockets and spacecraft, and owns Tesla, a company making electric cars.

I got to know about him through the internet. I remember one day while scrolling through Instagram, I came across a video of him for the first time. After that, I searched for more information about him on Google, which gave me a substantial amount of knowledge. What’s even more impressive is his background; he developed a computer game when he was just 12 years old.

When it comes to the kind of businesses he’s involved in, he has a remarkable track record. He was the inventor of PayPal, which he later sold to eBay. Beyond that, his ambitions go even further. He wants to make a significant impact on people’s lives through technology, and one of his goals is to enable human travel to Mars. Personally, I find his interviews quite inspiring, as he has a unique ability to motivate and influence others.

 Last but certainly not least, he burned the midnight oil and achieved the status of the world’s richest person at a relatively young age. His hard work and dedication are undeniably key reasons for his remarkable success. Therefore, he serves as a perfect example to illustrate the point that hard work is indeed the key to achieving success. If I ever had the opportunity to meet him, I would never miss the boat, as he is the most successful businessman I know.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

1. What factors lead to success?

Indeed, there are numerous factors that contribute to success. Firstly, hard work is paramount; it enables individuals to pursue their desires and fulfil their essential needs. Additionally, determination and having a clear goal play pivotal roles in achieving success in life.

2. What do people need to sacrifice for success? 

To achieve success, people usually have to give up some things. They might have to sacrifice their free time and step out of their comfort zone. This means spending more time working or studying and giving up some fun activities. It’s also important to be honest and sincere instead of pretending to be something you’re not.

 3. Which is more likely to be successful, family businesses or large corporations?

From my perspective, Success in business is not solely determined by whether it’s a family business or a large corporation. It depends on various factors, including effective management, market conditions, and customer satisfaction, making it difficult to generalize which is more likely to be successful.

 4. Is it easy for a business to be successful without affecting the environment?

 It is not easy for a business to achieve success without some level of impact on the environment, as most business activities involve resource consumption and waste generation. However, businesses can strive to minimize their environmental footprint through sustainable practices and responsible resource management to reduce their negative effects on nature.

5. Can you provide some examples of family businesses in your country?

Well I belong to India and In my country, there are many family businesses, such as small shops, restaurants, and big industries as well. These businesses are often passed down through generations and are an essential part of our communities. To set an epitome Ambani’s are one of the biggest business families in India, and their business is available all around the India because they  run various kind of business such as retail, oi, telecom, and even defense manufacturing.

6. What qualities should be considered when recruiting employees? 

Without any doubt, there are a number of qualities that are essential in every recruitment process,qualities like skills, honesty, and a good work ethic are important. Companies also try to find those workers who have pure dedication towards work and employees should be respected about company culture and values.

7. What kinds of businesses are popular in your country?.

Business plays a part and parcel role in every country because it is also beneficial for the country’s economy but if I talk about India there are numerous business present. People usually like to work in a business that gives them handsome earnings. Among these, jewelry and clothing businesses are particularly popular because they cater to the strong interest and demand of the Indian population.

8. If you had the opportunity, what kind of business would you like to do?

I think this is a very interesting question, if given a chance; I would like to do something in the technology sector because I have a keen interest in technology because it is a most popular field around the world and the earnings in that sector are also quite handsome. The majority of people are also in the passenger of the same lane due to some reasons such as working in the technology sector not only provides an interesting environment but also good opportunities for further life.

9. What age do people want to retire in your country?

In our country, people generally retire at the age of 60 but In this modern era, many changes are witnessed in this trend because nowadays people are thinking about retiring early. They want to give their best when they are young and earn more and more money so that they can retire by the age of 50 and fulfill their dreams such as exploring the world. After this, they want to spend their days with their family to make precious memories in their later age.

10. Would young people in your country like to open up their own business or find a job?

In my country, majority of the people like to do a job first because they believe that for opening a business there are many factors that are crucial such as requiring a huge capital and great experience which they don’t have at a young age. Apart from this, a job is a more secure way of earning money so that’s why they prefer to find a job but it provides them more opportunities.

11. Would you want people to do online business or run a company in real?

Well, the choice between starting an online business or running a physical company depends on individual preferences and circumstances. I think that Online businesses offer convenience and often have lower start up costs, which can be attractive. Additionally, Online businesses can also help the environment by causing less pollution.