Earthquakes in Japan, Volcano erupts in Ireland, Flooding throughout the Midwestern US, Wildfires in Arizona and New Mexico thousand are left homeless scream our headlines. Yet when you really stop to think about it, on a grand scale very few people are affected and more survive these events than don’t.
Today in the US our economy is a mess. Unemployment is as high as it has been in years, banks and large companies have collapsed in recent years. Even though it has affected all of us to some degree, in reality more are less affected than harmed. So it appears the odds are in your (and mine) favor of you (us) not being the victim of some tragedy.
It seems with every tragedy opportunity presents itself. Just look at the security industry after 9/11, or changes to the automobile as a result of the “gas shortages” and dependence on foreign oil.
As we view various chaotic events unfold in the world or our life, do we see opportunities that we can take advantage of to change our lives for the better? Or, do we view these events as “doom and gloom” for our world? When you see chaotic events whether in the world or in your life, look for the opportunities to better yourself. Remember the odds will be in your favor.
Bob Pindroh has nearly thirty years of practical experience in managing successful business units of large profit oriented corporations, managing non-profit organizations; small businesses and the co-founder of two small businesses.
As the first Director of the Rio Hondo Small Business Development Center, he established six (6) outreach centers; and produced over $20.M in economic impact.
As a consultant and Satellite Manager for the Small Business Development Center in Glendale - Eastern Small Business Development Center, he assisted numerous existing businesses and start-up businesses in securing capital, developing business plans, and addressing issues concerning marketing, sales and overall business management.
Prior to his work in the Small Business Development Center program, he was co-founder of a publishing company; founder of a business consulting/education firm, and Chief Operating Officer for a start-up manufacturing firm.
Additionally he was Interim General Director of a metropolitan YMCA, Executive Director of a large aerospace company non-profit organization; worked in corporate relations for an international engineering firm, and was part of a sales and marketing team for a nationally known oil company.
Bob has been and active member of local Chambers of Commerce and professional business associations. He has served as a national president of a professional management association, published articles on business and authored a management book. He routinely conducts business seminars and training sessions for small businesses and speaks on businesses issues before service organizations, radio and television.
He has a Masters Degrees in Business Administration - University of La Verne, Master’s degree in the Administration of Physical Education and Athletics - California State University, Los Angeles and a Bachelor’s Degree in History - University of San Francisco. He currently teaches business classes at Pasadena City College and the University of Phoenix and resides in Pasadena, California with his wife, a partner in a local accounting firm.
Bob Pindroh
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