Ben Fowler was fired from this week's Young Apprentice after his team failed on the baby and mother task. Here he tells all about his experience on the show and what he has learnt about doing business.
How did you find your time on the show?
The time on the show was great and I really enjoyed it. It’s something that I will always remember. The first task was really good and something that I enjoyed and living in the house was the best part of it all.
Who do you think is the strongest candidate?
I think James is the strongest candidate. He has something, he always manages to talk his way out of a situation. He is not afraid to lose friends.
What happened in the task you were fired on?
I don't think the task involved that many people to complete it, there were five boys and I think the task only really needed 2-3 people. That's why I and maybe one other looked like we weren't doing much!
What were the highlights of the experience?
The highlight of the experience was meeting Lord Sugar, Karren and Nick, and also living in the house was so fun!
How will the Young Apprentice experience help you in the future?
I think the experience of the show will help me go into employment and help me gain experience in the retail sector, as in the future this is something I would look into going into.
What are your hopes for your future career?
I hope to open a chain of retail stores in gardening, or help those who have behavioural problems to try and encourage them to make something out of nothing. I must thank many people from Brandhall Road allotments for giving me the opportunity to be able to do something that will help me in the future.
What is your advice to any young aspiring business people?
Business is what you make of it! You have to work hard and be determined. Also follow your goals and never ever give up! Turn something you enjoy into a business, because you have to be passionate about what you are doing.
Don't be afraid to give it a go, any idea, any thought you may have, look into it. Is there a gap in the market? Because one day an idea will spring to mind and it will be the best thing since sliced bread.
What have you learnt about business from his experience?
The show is all about business, and it taught me a lot about pitching and presentation to companies, which is something I may have to do one day. It also taught me to work hard and be yourself, because in business you need to be honest.
The show also helped me in a simple way, talking to Lord Sugar and learning that you can make something from nothing.