InUnison Mentors
With the InUnison mentors program, you can turn to an experienced local business owner for trusted advice on everything from startup to day-to-day operations. Mentorships are open to all Premium InUnison members and their teams.
Explore the mentors and their profiles below.
My First Job WasMy first job was a lifeguard for our neighborhood pool. I was great at testing water and laying down the law with kids. Best Advice I’ve ReceivedThis might sound silly, but being told to "take notes/write things down" has been an incredibly impact...
My First Job WasMy first job was as a babysitter for families who lived in our neighborhood. I've always liked taking care of people, and later became an elementary school teacher. My next jobs were at a craft store, a party supply store, and a gift basket company....
My First Job WasMy first job to make some money was when I was 13 years old during my first year in boarding school. I had a camera -a Range finder. I enjoyed photography and would take pictures of other students for a small fee. I would have the pictures developed on...
My First Job WasMy first job was waiting tables at this small French restaurant in Harrisonburg VA. I loved it because I love food and especially French food. It taught me so many things and, strangely enough, one of my most memorable takeaways is how to open a bottle...
My First Job WasAt 12 years old, delivered papers and cleaned houses. I did use the rolled-up newspapers to swat at dogs that were ready to bite me. Best Advice I’ve ReceivedI have two that are important to me, It’s ok to show your vulnerability and be sure to feel...
My First Job WasWhile I did yardwork for neighbors at an early age, my first “real” job was making pizzas at Pizza Hut. I loved that job; this was a long time ago and the brand was the hot thing in Richmond and we were always busy! Great boss, great team efforts...
My First Job WasAt 12 years old first paying job was delivery Richmond New Leader and then The Richmond Times Dispatch. I did this until graduating high school. It was a great lesson in interacting with customers. Also, I worked at Best Products for an year in high...
My First Job WasI worked at a golf course cleaning clubs and loading them into golfers’ vehicles. I learned quickly who tipped well and who carried way too many balls in their bags (making it heavy). Best Advice I’ve ReceivedAlways treat people fairly and support...
My First Job WasOther than babysitting (LOTS of babysitting), my first job with a real paycheck was as a Senate Page for 3 months during my Freshman year of high school. I tended to be a little too social, so I was relocated (banished?) to the basement of the General...
My First Job WasI was a pizza delivery driver at age 16 with no maps, GPS, or phones and got lost on half my deliveries. Best Advice I’ve ReceivedThe little things make all the difference. Valuable Lessons I’ve LearnedSince I heard the quote by Henry Ford – “ Whether...
My First Job WasMy first job was doing chores around our house and family farm in southern Virginia – raking leaves, getting up hay, cutting grass, fixing fences with my Dad. Our whole family pitched in and even our neighbors helped depending on the task at hand. As a...
My First Job WasMy first and only job was with Bremo Pharmacy. I began working in the family business at the age of 12. I began with dusting shelves and running errands, then eventually graduated to cashier. By high school and college, I was helping out as a pharmacy...
