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"Welcome To The Show!!!"

Today’s Contestants

Tom Bishop (aka Pat) Joe Sleasman Clayton Ramsey Mike Damascus Adam Martin Jenna Yugova

(aka Vanna)

“Pat… I’d like to Solve the Puzzle…”

“Go Ahead

Tom Bishop…”

“The Answer Is…Investment $ Investment $ Consulting $Consulting $

Investment Consultant

Breaking into industry takes large effort

Annual income grows greatly over first six years

Success comes from the sale of your personality

“Pat… I’d like to Solve the Puzzle…”

“Go Ahead

Joe Sleasman…”

“The Answer Is…International Trade International Trade Logistics $$$Logistics $$$

What Do You Do?What Do You Do?

You Don’t Work In An Office… Think Global!You Don’t Work In An Office… Think Global!

Supply Chain Management and LogisticsSupply Chain Management and Logistics

Maquiladoras, Expeditors Int.’l OfficesMaquiladoras, Expeditors Int.’l Offices

How Do You Get There?How Do You Get There? Studies: Trade Theory, Economics, MIS(!)Studies: Trade Theory, Economics, MIS(!)

Customs Brokerage or Merchant MarineCustoms Brokerage or Merchant Marine

Consulting CareerConsulting Career

First and Last, HARD WORK…First and Last, HARD WORK…

“Pat… I’d like to Solve the Puzzle…”

“Go Ahead

Clayton Ramsey”

“The Answer Is…

E-Business E-Business Consulting $Consulting $

Creating Autotrader.com

Conjuring the idea

Presenting to Autotrader Magazine

Building the website

Maintaining Profit and Customers

Offering a good service

Overcoming downtimes

Keeping customers happy

“Pat… I’d like to Solve the Puzzle…”

“Go Ahead

Mike Damascus”

“The Answer Is…Dentistry $$Dentistry $$

Preparation

Schooling

Testing

Continuing Education

Average Dentist's Income Soars

$39,347

$71,530 $64,489$45,919

$175,498

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$100,000$120,000$140,000$160,000$180,000$200,000

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Source: American Federation of Teachers, 2001.

“Pat… I’d like to Solve the Puzzle…”

“Go Ahead

Adam Martin…”

“The Answer Is…

Development Development ManagementManagement

Development Management

Interacting With Clients

Proving Your Worth

Traveling Near and Far

“Pat… I’d like to Solve the Puzzle…”

“Go Ahead

Jenna Yugova”

“The Answer Is…International International Business $Business $

Skills Required for Success

International Background

Foreign Language Knowledge

Local Culture Understanding

Career Compensation

Tax-Free Salary

Cash Incentives and Premiums

Home-Leave Vacations

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Spokes Of The Wheel:

Investment Consulting: People Skills.

International Logistics: Trade Exposure, Hard Work.

E-Business Consulting: Can Be Quickly Lucrative.

Dentistry: Hard Work, Lots of School Will Pay Off.

Development: Work Hard For Clients; Motivated.

International Business: Gotta Love It To Do It!!!