Everybody's a Dreamer

As we take a deeper look at today’s world, we see a different kind of setting. We hear stories of people slowly rising to power. We hear stories about Arnel Pineda being the international band’s new vocalist. We hear stories about Charice Pempengco’s rise to stardom. We hear stories that tell us about the Cebu Aboitiz clan’s success not only in making money but also in shaping the youth’s future. We hear stories about Henry Sy. Yes indeed, we hear stories that tell us about the success of many. Many people who ventured into business have reached triumph. And Mr. Joel N. Osorio of All Homes export company just happens to be one.

In a span of around one and a half hour, we got to know the different sides of Mr. Osorio. His answers, I'd like to say, were very smart. Mr. Osorio, we learned, was just an ordinary employee back in around 1900. Like any normal people, he sleeps, wakes up as soon as the clock strikes, goes to work and even sends his children to school. After quite some time he decided to invest in an exporting business. He has  been trained after getting employed from several export companies. Soon after, he felt as though the right time has come for him to take the risk of putting up his own business. He didn't have enough capital that is why he had to ask financial help from her sister abroad. The business, as he proclaimed, had a good start. But he most certainly did not deny that there were moments when the tests of time attempted to pay them a visit. There were problems they actually had to face and deal with. But he exclaimed smiling that situations like these are just normal. After several years of hardwork, he was happy to say that his business had given him and his people more than enough money for survival. All the efforts and sacrifices gave him back countless blessings. He was even able to send his children to prestigious schools like De La Salle University and to selected schools abroad like the Notre Dame school in Australia. It was clearly evident on his face at the very moment that he was just beyond glad and happy for the success he and his people reached and achieved.

Mr. Joel N. Osorio ended the interview by sharing his thoughts. As Mr. Osorio said, don't be half hearted. If you want to venture into business, give your 100%. Before you go into something, make sure you are prepared for it. Dive into it. But before you do, make sure you know how to swim.