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PLOT: "Safety First Startup" - Mike Rodriguez, a licensed electrician with 8 years of experience working for others, is starting his own residential electrical service business. He faces his first week of independent jobs, including managing multiple service calls, creating estimates, and handling an urgent emergency call while already scheduled with another client.

PERSONA: Mike Rodriguez

• Age: 32

• Background: Trade school, 8 years experience, licensed electrician

• Strengths: Technical expertise, safety-conscious, reliable worker

• Development areas: Business scheduling, pricing jobs, customer service

• Key fears: Managing emergency situations alone, pricing jobs wrong, disappointing customers

INTERACTIONS:

1. Phone call with residential client requesting estimate

2. In-person estimate meeting

3. Text exchange about emergency service request

4. Phone call with supplier about materials

5. Email drafting first official invoice

KEY SKILLS/TRAITS FOCUS:

• Time/schedule management

• Emergency prioritization

• Basic job costing/pricing

• Professional communication

• Customer relationship building

The simulation focuses on Mike's transition from "technician mindset" to "business owner mindset" while maintaining his high standards for safety and quality work.

1. Go through the PDF enclosed to get the basic idea of all the activities.

2. After you made yourself familiar with the contents of the simulation, please preapre for the role playing - read your part (you are the main character) aloud.

3. During simulation you will be reading alound your part, while the whole simulation will be demonstrated in a Youtube video.

4. Act (read) as naturally as you can.

5. Follow the logic and plot, act as described.

PLOT: "Style & Schedule" - Jamie Chen, a talented hairstylist with 5 years of booth rental experience, is opening her own small studio. She's transitioning from renting a chair to managing her own space, dealing with the first week of independently booking clients, handling walk-ins versus appointments, and managing retail product inventory for the first time.

PERSONA: Jamie Chen

• Age: 28

• Background: Cosmetology license, 5 years salon experience

• Strengths: Creative, great with clients, strong technical skills

• Development areas: Business systems, inventory management, marketing

• Key fears: Losing clients in transition, managing cash flow, competing with former salon

INTERACTIONS:

1. Phone calls managing appointment scheduling

2. Text exchanges with regular clients about transition

3. In-person consultation with new client

4. Video call with product vendor

5. Email setting up payment processing system

KEY SKILLS/TRAITS FOCUS:

• Client database management

• Basic inventory control

• Service pricing strategy

• Schedule optimization

• Professional boundaries (friends vs. clients)

The simulation emphasizes Jamie's evolution from "creative service provider" to "business owner," balancing artistic passion with business necessities.

1. Go through the PDF enclosed to get the basic idea of all the activities.

2. After you made yourself familiar with the contents of the simulation, please preapre for the role playing - read your part (you are the main character) aloud.

3. During simulation you will be reading alound your part, while the whole simulation will be demonstrated in a Youtube video.

4. Act (read) as naturally as you can.

5. Follow the logic and plot, act as described.

PLOT: "Kitchen to Business" - Marcus Bennett, an experienced chef from high-end restaurants, is launching his boutique meal prep and catering business from a rented commercial kitchen. He's juggling his first week of meal prep subscriptions while fielding a potential wedding catering inquiry, all while learning food cost management and personnel scheduling.

PERSONA: Marcus Bennett

• Age: 34

• Background: Culinary school, 10 years restaurant experience

• Strengths: Culinary expertise, quality control, menu planning

• Development areas: Business operations, cost control, delegation

• Key fears: Food waste cutting profits, scaling quality, staff reliability

INTERACTIONS:

1. Video call with potential wedding client

2. Phone call with produce supplier about pricing

3. Text exchanges with part-time prep cook

4. Email correspondence with meal prep subscribers

5. In-person meeting at commercial kitchen rental space

KEY SKILLS/TRAITS FOCUS:

• Food cost calculation

• Staff scheduling

• Client expectation management

• Time management

• Quality control at scale

The simulation focuses on Marcus's transition from "chef mindset" to "food business owner mindset," emphasizing the balance between culinary excellence and business profitability.

1. Go through the PDF enclosed to get the basic idea of all the activities.

2. After you made yourself familiar with the contents of the simulation, please preapre for the role playing - read your part (you are the main character) aloud.

3. During simulation you will be reading alound your part, while the whole simulation will be demonstrated in a Youtube video.

4. Act (read) as naturally as you can.

5. Follow the logic and plot, act as described.

PLOT: "From Trainer to Owner" - Alex Foster, a certified personal trainer, is transitioning from working at a commercial gym to launching their own private training business. They're navigating the first week of independent client management, including converting existing clients, setting up virtual training options, and handling a potential client with unrealistic expectations.

PERSONA: Alex Foster

• Age: 29

• Background: BS in Exercise Science, 4 years gym experience

• Strengths: Excellent trainer, motivational, social media savvy

• Development areas: Business structure, client contracts, time blocking

• Key fears: Income instability, client retention, legal liability

INTERACTIONS:

1. Video call with virtual training client setup

2. In-person consultation with new client

3. Text exchanges with existing clients about transition

4. Email drafting liability waivers/contracts

5. Phone call with insurance provider

KEY SKILLS/TRAITS FOCUS:

• Client agreement management

• Schedule optimization

• Professional boundary setting

• Basic legal compliance

• Service packaging/pricing

The simulation emphasizes Alex's evolution from "fitness expert" to "fitness business owner," balancing client results with business sustainability.

1. Go through the PDF enclosed to get the basic idea of all the activities.

2. After you made yourself familiar with the contents of the simulation, please preapre for the role playing - read your part (you are the main character) aloud.

3. During simulation you will be reading alound your part, while the whole simulation will be demonstrated in a Youtube video.

4. Act (read) as naturally as you can.

5. Follow the logic and plot, act as described.