In April 2019, I was invited by the "IES MAR DE ALBARÁN" school in Estepona, Costa del Sol, Spain, to talk about Activgastro internal processes and the general steps involved in starting a business.
This day was of fundamental importance for some students, as it was their last school day, and they wanted to learn more about the working world. Their curiosity about how a business organization functions and the steps I took to establish Activgastro in Switzerland was truly impressive.
In addition to the many questions, we were also able to carry out some exercises on leadership. Topics such as communication and loyalty couldn’t be left out, as they are essential for startups and businesses.
To build a solid foundation for a company, loyal employees, a strong cooperative leadership team, clear internal communication, and excellent market orientation are essential.
My Personal Business Philosophy
“ Take your own decisions into your hands, or others will make them for you, and you won’t know what they will decide for you.!”
Don't just stand still, fight and take responsibility for your own decisions. Only with perseverance and self-discipline can you achieve your goals.
Questions Asked by Students
I won’t be able to list all the questions here. Many personal and business-related questions arose on topics such as.:
Capital acquisition
Challenges in the founding process
Why the hospitality industry & optimization
Time required until launch
What motivated me
Unexpected difficulties
Team building
I was able to finance the capital acquisition from my savings, and the most important thing for me during the founding process was to keep Activgastro costs as low as possible, which I successfully achieved.
My motivations for this concept are simple: on one hand, I want to promote the culinary profession, and on the other hand, I aim to create better and more organized workplaces. Unexpected difficulties come and go. Personally, it’s always people who are unwilling to look towards the future, and the challenge of bringing the Activgastro concept closer to them.
The hospitality industry is changing, and I want to be able to keep up with it.
Important Reminder
“Be original and confident" Humility is the dignity of greatness!
The time spent from the moment you start with your idea to its realization is not as important as the motivation you must have during the process.
The focus should always be on your idea, not just on the money you can make from it. Many fail precisely at the beginning because of this.
Always stay inspired!
To be successful and not doubt yourself, you must always stay inspired. I am constantly motivated to find new ideas for Activgastro to improve services for our customers. With today's time and technology, you just have to stay engaged and keep up.
So stay committed and always believe in yourself!