Thanks for posting this Deanna. A few quick questions/requests before we dig in here…

1. Did you make up the four different names? Or are they something that you picked up elsewhere. The only reason I ask, is I think they could be more “Agent’y.” As though they’re a part of a Squad or something. Know what I mean? That’s just my opinion.

2. Could you actually post ALL the questions and answers here in the thread, so i can comment on them here, rather than go through the survey? Is that possible?

3. I think the FOUR answers for each question need to almost polorize the FOUR qualities of character you’re shooting for. That way, it is super obvious which entrepreneur type folks are.

I’m really excited about this!!

Hello Deanna,

Congratulations on getting this site up, I love the branding and imagery!  Here are some initial thoughts:

– I like where your going with the quiz but agree with Brad, to me the questions don’t all clearly point to one of your 4 paths. I also feel like they might leave out some key personalities. When I was in high school I remember there were 4 major cliques of teens ( i know this is a bit different than the personality types as they relate to creating a business but I think they are relavent as to “how” teens identify themselves) who each had a major influence that really defined their subculture. Those influences were:

1. Sports – The Jocks,
2. Listening to Music – Punks & Grunge – Skateboarders, Metalheads, Hip Hop/Rap, Country (these were all smaller different groups but often still had more in common with each other than with the other cliques)
3. Technology & Computers – The Techies
4. Drama, Music (playing it, ie: school band), and Art – We called them the “dram kids” or “thesbians”

I know there would be crossovers as to what careers these different teens may be interested in but I know at my school at least, most ppl really defined themselves as being part of one of these groups. Just wondering if this may be helpful in your 4 groupings and survey.

So how that might relate to your first question: “My favorite hang out spot is”

I was one of the ones who defined myself by music tastes. I was entrepreneurial minded back then but I don’t think I would have connected with any of the 4 choices. I would have selected something like – “The local skateboard shop” or “Out in Nature” or “At a Concert” whereas a lot of folks might say “at a sporting event” or “at the mall”  or “Playing music with my friends”

I know there are a million possibilities here and you need to refine to 4 but I thought some of this may still be useful.

For question 2, would “to be my own boss” and “because I have a cool idea” be good answers? I do like question 2’s answers already. Could there be an “other” fill in the blank answer or is this survey going to group them in one of the 4 categories at the end? An “other” category may be useful to you as a mentor but may not support your work to put them in a category if that is the intention.

Question 3: I like the tech museum and avoiding lrg crowds. How many teens would know what the “FamiLab Market place” would be? I’m also not sure what “the denver zoo” is really telling you other then they like animals which most ppl do.  What about two “theoretical” options such as: “A Leadership & Entreprenurial confrence with teens from across the country with great business ideas” & “A Networking Conference with global and industry leaders protecting the environment and creating positive social change at school and in the world” ?

Question 4: I would suggest giving another cpl examples on Philanthropy club, not sure if all teens would know what you mean so more examples may be good. What about sports teams and music? Sports teams I think would suggest a bit of an go-getter kind of attitude as well as being a team player.

Question 5: what about:

– Creative & Outgoing

– Compassionate & Care about the World

– Love technology, gadgets and my smartphone

– Like to spend time by myself working on a good project

Question 6: I’m not sure all teens would know who these people are. I Think most would know Mark Zuckerberg & Facebook & hopefully Thomas Edison, mayby for him add “inventor of the modern light bulb” . What about Ghandi or the Dali Lama for the socially consious person?

I like question 7.

Hope this is helpful, Congrats on getting so far, Lets keep climbing towards launch summit!

Cheers,

Chris

• This reply was modified 6 years, 9 months ago by  Chris Gilmour.

Youre definitely on the right track Deanna!

I agree with the other comments about making the profile types feel a bit more agent-y. Also I’d rephrase the “loner” one, to something more desireable 😉 It’s best if they all feel awesome, so you dont get people feeling like they wish they were another profile type 😉

I really like Bobby Jo’s suggestions!

As for the questions – others have brought up some great points. One thing in particular is to make sure kids actually understand the provided answers/options.

Also, one possibility in regards to Chris’ note about not neccessarily resonating with any of the options, is that in some cases you can actually have 8 answers – with 2 answers corresponding to a single outcome. That way it gives the kids more of a choice, and more of a chance that they will resonate with one of the options provided

Hey Deanna, I’ve been sick for almost a week, so I haven’t given this the attention I wanted to.

I have increased it from 4-6 agent types and am working on it.

Will get’er back to you as soon as I am well enough to give it my attention.

All right Deanna, this is my best attempt at upgrading your quiz. There are now 8 questions, with six possible personality types. I’m sure you’ll be able to understand what each of the qualities would be. I still think they need more creative agent names. You may also want to come up with a couple more questions to make it an even 10. That way it’s most likely kids will get the appropriate agent type for them…  Hope this helps.   🙂

1. What types of after school activities do you participate in?

I like to read books.     THE INTELLECT
I volunteer my time      THE HUMANITARIAN
I love being on my computer    THE TECHIE
I do art and make stuff    THE CREATOR
I play sports or games    THE ACTIVATOR
Mostly just hang with friends    THE COMMUNICATOR

2. My friends would say I am…

Artistic      THE CREATOR
Kind hearted   THE HUMANITARIAN
Thoughtful   THE INTELLECT
Never far from my smartphone or computer    THE TECHIE
Full of energy    THE ACTIVATOR
Talkative       THE COMMUNICATOR

3. You just won $1000. What would you do with the money?

Ask my friends what they’d do with the money    THE COMMUNICATOR
Buy a new computer THE TECHIE
Go on some form of awesome adventure with a friend   THE ACTIVATOR
Donate some of it to a charity THE HUMANITARIAN
Buy supplies for a project I’ve been wanting to do! THE CREATOR
Put it in my savings account THE INTELLECT
4. Things I enjoy Google searching in my spare time.

Pretty much anything I’m curious about knowing    THE INTELLECT
I tend to watch either inspiring or entertaining videos  THE ACTIVATOR
I research how to solve people’s or the world’s problems   THE HUMANITARIAN
Future of tech articles & latest tech on the market    THE TECHIE
I mostly just socialize on social media   THE COMMUNICATOR
“How to videos” for things I want to learn to do   THE CREATOR

5. If you were to be known for something you did in your community or the world at the end of your life, what would it be?

That I invented something world changing   THE TECHIE
That one of my ideas changed society in a positive way THE INTELLECT
That something I did improved the lives of millions of people THE HUMANITARIAN
That I was honest and true to my word  THE COMMUNICATOR
That I always inspired and uplifted the people around me  THE ACTIVATOR
That something I created will be valued for hundreds of years THE CREATOR

6. Which entrepreneur’s work and impact inspires you the most?

Oprah Winfrey, founder of Oprah    THE HUMANITARIAN
George Lucas, creator of Star Wars    THE CREATOR
Elon Musk, founder of Tesla  THE INTELLECT
Richard Branson, Serial Entrepreneur at Virgin, Adventure-Seeker  THE ACTIVATOR
Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook Founder THE COMMUNICATOR
Steve Jobs, founder of Apple, THE TECHIE

7. Why do you want to start your own business?

To make a difference in the world THE HUMANITARIAN
To be able to connect with people around my passions  THE COMMUNICATOR
To create the next big tech innovation THE TECHIE
To spend my days focusing on what I love to do THE INTELLECT
To make a living being creative. THE CREATOR
To be my own boss and have freedom THE ACTIVATOR
8. If your business made over $1,000,000 in your first year, what would you do?
I’d design and build my dream home.  THE CREATOR
I’d reinvest it back into the business so I can make $10,000,000 next year. THE INTELLECT
I’d donate a big chunk to charity or start my own foundation  THE HUMANITARIAN
I’d use the money to start up my next 1 or 2 businesses  THE ACTIVATOR
I’d invest the money to have one of my inventions made  THE TECHIE
I’d take my friends and family on a really cool trip  THE COMMUNICATOR