In the 16th of my new Ask-A-Pro series, I’d like to introduce you to Kennette Reed, formerly an interior landscaper and now a business consultant.

In the Ask-A-Pro format, I’ll tell you a little about the author and how-to-find-your-dream-job expert . . . then via the Comments section to this post, please feel free to ask a specific question about the career or job in question.

Anyone (expert or not) is free to post responses to your query, and I or the author/how-to-find-your-dream-job pro may chime in as well.

This is your chance to get unbiased advice from a real, honest-to-goodness-been-there-done-that dream job professional.

Okay, over to you Kennette:

Kennette Reed, CLP, is a freelance writer, marketing professional, public speaker, and interior landscape consultant. She has written a novel, numerous articles and short stories. After ten years as an interiorscape business owner and florist, Kennette sold the business to pursue other interests. Her years of experience were used to manage the Northern California Regional marketing efforts for a leading landscape firm. Though her efforts have recently been focused on writing projects, industry projects include customer service and marketing consultation services to firms across the country. She is past president of the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento Chapters of the Northern California Professional Plantscape Association, and a past board member for the California Interior Plantscape Association. Prior to its sale, Kennette’s interiorscape company won numerous awards for interiorscape design.

Dream Jobs To Go Title
How To Break Into The Interior Landscape Business

Current Profession
Business and Performance Consultant

Websites or Blogs You’d Like Us To Know About
Kennette Reed and Interior Plantscaping

What Would You Be Doing If You Weren’t A Consultant?
I’m not sure.  I love what I’m doing.  I enjoy helping other people be more successful.  I like sharing information and seeing people learn and grow as a result of my assistance.

Life Philosophy
Find work you’re passionate about and do it.  Life is too short to live it doing anything else.

Favorite Food
Almost any Mexican food.

Favorite Read
The Ultimate Consultant

Favorite Authors
John Grisham

Favorite Travel Destination
Mexico

Favorite Music
R & B

Favorite Sports Team
Oakland Raiders

Favorite Movie
The Notebook

Favorite City
Atlanta, GA

Favorite Country
USA

Favorite Animal
Dog – Shih Tzu

Your Hobbies
Home decorating

Favorite Quotation
I did it my way.

Favorite Drink
Cabernet Sauvignon

Why Do You Live Where You Do?
Love the weather and people.

If You Could Live Anywhere You Wanted, Where Would It Be?
Exactly where I am. 

The Greatest Things About Being A Consultant Is
Supporting others toward higher levels of achievement.

The Worst Thing About Being A Consultant Is
Not being able to get people to accept necessary changes sooner.

If A Young Person Approached You About Getting Into Consulting, What Would You Say?
Learn as much as you can about a number of different things.  The broader your knowledge, the more of an asset you become.

If An Older, Career-Changer Approach You About Getting Into Consulting, What Would You Say?
Go for it. 

The Most Important Piece Of Advice Anyone Ever Gave You About Life?
Don’t look back with regret.  Live your life to its fullest.

Any Other Advice You’d Like To Share With People Who’re Thinking About Getting Into Consulting?
Enjoy!

How Would You Define Success?
Success is a life filled with daily opportunities to learn and grow through experiences with the people, work, and things you love.

Any Other Comments About the World Of Work You’d Like To Share? 
There are a wealth of opportunities out there.  With so much to choose from, everyone has many opportunities to find work they’re passionate about.  Keep looking, and don’t settle.

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