"As a budding entrepreneur 40 years ago, I naively looked forward to being my own boss and ________," said Joe Martini, CEO of Martini & Sons, to his son, Buddy. "I didn't realize that, in fact, I would have to answer to many ________, including partners, customers, suppliers, creditors, employees, and families."

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The correct answer is "independent; stakeholders" because Joe Martini initially thought he would be independent by being his own boss, but he realized he had to answer to various stakeholders involved in his business, such as partners, customers, suppliers, creditors, employees, and families.

"As a Budding Entrepreneur 40 Years Ago, I Naively Looked