My unfair Advantage

My Unfair Advantage

1) My venture is a new concept

V- It’s valuable because the tire industry is not going anywhere. So there will be a constant flow of students for the program.

R – There’s no other programs that offer this type of education.

I – Once the venture is noticed it would not be difficult to copy.

N – While there are training course to educate tire technicians on changing tires, there are no hands on programs that allow you to be prepared to go right into the work force with a value.

2) I have existing knowledge of the industry

V – This allows me to develop a program that is suited for real world scenarios.

R – While the knowledge I posses is not rare, being able to adapt my knowledge into a program that allows someone to learn about a specific part of the tire industry is.

I – Again, others could copy the concept after notoriety of the program is out there.

N – This knowledge I have is substitutable, but the program would not initially be.

3) After working in the tire industry I have become talented at training for different tire technician positions.

V – This is valuable because I have hands on experience.

R – Training technicians is not rare on the job, but is rare in the classroom. Having personal experience with the job requirements allows me to train for specific areas.

I – There are talented trainers in every industry so this could be copied.

N – There are currently not any programs like this that offer this type of training.

4) I would have other individuals in the same industry work with me to develop the program

V – The knowledge and different perspectives would contribute to the program

R – There are currently no collaborative efforts to start a program like this.

I – Others would be able to copy this in the future.

N – There are no other resources available like this.

5) I know people within different parts of the industry to advertise the program

V – This is valuable to give the program credibility coming from other professionals in the industry.

R – Knowing people within an industry is not rare

I – Initially I would have the only program offering this type of service, but it could be copied in the future

N – There are no resources that can offer the same thing at this time.

6) I currently have enough cash to start this venture along with two other investors

V – This is valuable because it allows me to start the venture

R – This is not rare because a lot of people have start up money

I – Others can copy having start up money

N – Others could use bank loans to start their venture or any other various types of avenues for revenue.

7) I have been a recent student. This gives me the ability to see different teaching approaches.

V – Having this information fresh in my mind will allow me to recognize which teaching style do and don’t work

R – This is not rare because a lot of people attend college

I – This idea is not unique to me. I’m sure other teachers have used this.

N – There are several searches you can do online to learn out to teach some one, but seeing different types of teaching and seeing what works is an advantage.

8) I have the ability to use my network in this industry to help students with job placement.

V – This creates a value to students  in the program

R – This would be rare for the tire industry.

I – Others in time could copy this

N – There are job listing websites than can assist people looing for a job. My network of individuals within this industry can make it easier and give students options.

9) My vision for this program

V – This will create value for students entering the program

R – My vision is rare because a program like this is currently not offered.

I – My initial concept could be copied, but my vision for the program and the industry could not.

N – There are no other resources that can replace my vision.

10) I can see the need for this program. I have had some feedback and people outside of the tire industry don’t see it.

V – This is valuable because I won’t have immediate competition.

R – People not involved in this industry don’t see a need to start this program so that makes this rare.

I – Someone can eventually see the need for this type of program

N – There are no resources to provide the same benefits.

My most important resource is identifying the need for this program. As I have explained in the past this is a two fold scenario. First, it creates a career path and opportunity for an individual to earn a living. Second, it gives the tire industry well trained and qualified technicians. Identifying this need is something I have come up with working in the tire industry so there’s not a large amount of people that will see this right away. This gives me the advantage to start the program and work out any unforeseen issues before other identify it.