Louis Martinette

University of Mary Washington

"If you believe in something, do not be afraid to give it a try but, in retrospect, be sure to plan, plan, plan!"

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Louis's work combines: Business, Entrepreneurship, and Teaching / Mentoring

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College Professor

I teach marketing at a small liberal arts college

Bachelor's Degree: Business

Graduate Degree: MBA

Doctorate: DBA

My path in life took a while to figure out

1.
Went to work for a Fortune 50 company in a sales job. I was in the computer industry at the advent of the personal computer. While in sales, I earned an MBA while working.
2.
Later I got to work in corporate headquarters in marketing, often traveling to the Silicon Valley.
3.
After eight years, I joined a small company in the same industry as a Vice President of Marketing.
4.
We sold that company, as planned eight years later and I started my own company.
5.
In the early days of my business, I began teaching at a local college on an adjunct basis.
6.
When we were ready to sell our business, I realized how much I enjoyed teaching so I returned to school at age 50 to earn my doctorate in business.
7.
I landed my current job and am in my 15th year teaching at the University of Mary Washington
8.
I am not contemplating my next career move.

THE NOISE
Messages from Myself:
Starting your own business is risky. Going back to college at age 50 is a waste of time because there are not enough years to enjoy the benefits of the additional education..
How I responded:
If you believe in something, do not be afraid to give it a try but, in retrospect, be sure to plan, plan, plan!

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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