One step towards answering my EQ!

Throughout researching on cake decorating, I feel that I am one step closer to answering my EQ. My EQ is "What does it take to be a successful Cake Decorator?"In Professional Cake Decorating it states that "the right equipment is crucial to getting the best results", meaning that you should take into consideration that using the right equipment will help you be a more successful cake decorator. In one of my interviews, the person that I interviewed mentioned that to be a successful you need to have originality, be creative, and most importantly give your job meaning. If I were to answer my EQ right now I would say that you could answer it through an entrepreneur perspective and say that in order to be successful you need to be original, organized, and be willing to put more than 100% effort into your cake decorating business. From a cake decorators perspective I would say that you should use the right equipment, creative, original, and skillful in the basic icing and piping techniques.

 

This was the book that I cited in my post

This book helped me answer my EQ from an entrepreneur's perspective

Another book that helped me out

Second Interview Questions

Content: 

1.  Who is your mentor and where do they work?
My mentor is Jorge Renteria and he works at La Puente Bakery #1 and #2.
2.  What five questions will ask them about their background?

1. How did you get the idea about opening two bakeries?
2. What degrees do you currently hold, and where did you receive them?
3. What do you think is most important to consider when owning a bakery?
4. What cake decorating skills are essential in cake decorating?
5. What do you think makes a successful cake decorator?
6. How is your business successful?
7. Has cake decorating always been your main focus?

Blog 5 Project Reflection and Working EQ

Content:  
The Pentagon: 
(1) Positive Statement: What positive thing happen as a result of what you have completed so far?
So far a positive thing that has happened is that during my mentorship I have met a lot of new people that I may interview in the future.

(2) EQ Content:  Pick a piece of research or your interview.  How has it helped you improve your understanding of your topic?
The book "Cake Boss" has helped me improve my understanding on the business aspects of cake decorating.

(3) What has worked for you so far in the senior project?
The things that have worked so far in my senior project is writing reminders in my agenda for deadlines. Another thing that was worked so far is that I have been able to checkout books for my research checks.

(4) What hasn't worked so far?  
I think that the only thing that hasn't worked so far is asking for certain information on the senior project from people in other houses. For example, about the extra blog some people said different information than what was expected.

(5) Finding Value:  
 What is a potential question you would like to study this year? 
What does it take to be a successful cake decorator?

What do you plan to do for mentorship?
I plan on doing some more hands on work and ask more questions on how to be more successful in this business.