[fumar]

I think your right about learning,"efficiencies and inefficiencies of industry and it can only help you run your operation better."

I have had a couple of internships. One stood out as the best learning experience. It was great to learn sales/client relations. But, most internships focus on only on role.

This is were starting a your own business makes a difference. I co-run a dog treat business. I have learned more in a year than in school or interning.

I advocate doing both. During my internships, I am always asking "why." I am curious to learn why things work a certain way. Running my own business I tend to ask "how." How can I accomplish X task(s).

Obviously, there is crossover. But, I doubt I would have been able to get a business of the ground without some experience.