Starting up: Passion, teamwork, time management, wisdom comprise a recipe for success
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Several decades ago, I went through school to be a dermatologist. I expected that my practice would be my career and my family's livelihood. I knew in the sixth grade I wanted to be a physician, but it was during in medical school that I felt called to a rural practice. I have had my practice in Ontario, Ore., for 24 years.
I didn't expect that this career would lead to my starting other businesses, but that evolved during my pursuit of improving patient care. I have founded three separate companies throughout the years, with the most recent being a skin-care company headquartered here in Boise since 2002 that assembles and distributes Epionce. I am also the CEO and chief scientific officer of Episciences Inc., which resulted from research I conducted to produce better skin-care products. The company has grown well and now sells its products globally.
Balancing the needs of two very different businesses has and continues to be a challenge. I have been very blessed with an incredibly supportive family and have assembled great teams at both businesses that have assisted me in the process.
There are four sound business principles I have discovered: passion, teamwork, time management and pursuit of wisdom.
By Carl Thornfeldt - Special to the Idaho Statesman
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