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Meet Jarrod Reque, a self taught graphic designer and creative entrepreneur from Atlanta, Georgia. After attending Georgia Gwinnett College and Penn Foster for business, Jarrod worked his way to a management position at Coastal Industries, a shower door manufacturer – he spent 4 years with the company, and then he quit his job to
Start-Up Companies going cheap on a Logo Design could kill your business before it even starts by Atlanta Design | Jarrod Reque · Jun 16, 2018 There is a growing trend in website’s offering cheap logo’s by, so-called, “designers” for extremely low prices. Some are even as low as $5 for a logo. If you are a new
In this series, I speak with entrepreneurs who have successfully scaled their business. They reveal the strategies they used to grow their company and the behind the scene stories that got them there. Today, I caught up with Larry Izenberg from Centex Funding. 1) What is your backstory? How did you become an entrepreneur? Growing up, my
It took 3 years of losing money, now he teaches 2,500+ people how to trade- With Jack Gleason What’s your backstory? When I was in high school I would watch CNBC and read Forbes 500. It got me thinking, how did these millionaires and billionaires make their money? Being a young entrepreneur, I wanted
It’s 2018 and most CPAs are still operating their businesses in the same way they always have…when the profession came about in 1494. Well…maybe they are not dipping quills in inkpots and scribbling in columns on parchment, but to an astonishingly large degree, many CPA firms are one-sided, assessing only tax advantages when consulting with
What’s your backstory? I was born and raised in Maracaibo, Venezuela. I’m an only child but a member of a huge family. My father has always been a business owner and my mom was a lawyer who quit practicing her career in order to help my dad build their main business. As a kid, I
In this series, I speak to the world’s top influencers under 25 who are working with major brands. Today I caught up with Adam Waheed. John White: What is your backstory? Adam Waheed: I am an actor, writer, and director who has been creating content on social media for about two years now. I was
In this series, I feature the stories of the world’s most interesting entertainers and artists. Today, I caught up with R&B artist and actor, Devonte Riley. Here is what Devonte shared with me… CHRISTIAN VIND: What is your backstory? DEVONTE RILEY: I was born and raised in Miami, Florida, one the most diverse and beautiful places that I’ve
Time and again, I see photographers, designers, writers, makeup artists, filmmakers, bakers, and all “professional artists” whine about their clients thinking that they should just lower their prices for booking new prospects or closing new clients. Same goes for independent consultants. They go all-out defensive and say that what the people are really paying for,
What’s your backstory? I am an entrepreneur at heart. I love launching and scaling businesses. My main focus is Parcon, but I have also worked with my team to create and launch our own brands such as Bota Hemp and Matic Reach. Before launching Parcon, I spent time as the Digital Strategist
“All of your goals are achievable if you’re dedicated to earning that success” Words of Wisdom with Amber Doig-Thorne What’s your backstory? I never expected to become an influencer. I moved to London in 2013, and graduated with a degree in Theoretical Physics from UCL a few years later. I had created a couple of
When you’re first starting out on your entrepreneurial journey, it can be easy to get caught up in your own challenges. After all, you need to find financing, put the right team in place and convince your target audience that you have a worthwhile idea if you want to sell anything. But this shouldn’t be
Justin Lam is the CEO of MogulX Marketing- a modern-day marketing agency that helps businesses utilize cutting-edge social media strategies to effectively grow their brands and bring in more revenue. A natural-born leader and an evolving entrepreneur, Justin discusses his journey as a 17 year old founder, and the lessons he’s learning along the way
Name: Victor Truel Short Bio: LV Startup CEO creating safer path for aspiring models City where you’re from: Las Vegas Social accounts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ModaCasting/ 1.What’s your story? How did you start this? Victor Truel: Having lived in Las Vegas for more than 10 years, I’ve grown in an environment where individuals and businesses hire
What’s your backstory? I was raised in a small town in North Idaho called Post Falls, a beautiful place but somewhere that is very hard to get out of, I came out of the low middle class with a very dysfunctional family. I had the worst ADHD to the point that I could not sit
What’s your backstory? I grew up on the East Coast outside of Boston Massachusetts. Growing up I knew things were different in my family having very cultured and traditional Greek parents. Early on I learned the importance of hard work, persistence and discipline from working at my fathers restaurant. Had I known what I
What’s your backstory? I was born in Dominican Republic, a third world country. I graduated from college as an engineer but I hated my 9-6 job. Then, I dreamt of becoming a professional soccer player, that’s how I began to use social media, primarily IG, as a means of exposure. It took me 4 to
“It’s really important to be reliable”- Zachary Dempsey What’s your backstory? I grew up in Vancouver, Canada and was a pretty regular kid. I had no idea what I wanted to do after high school, then in grade eleven I was introduced to social media and started my business, Slogan Social. Honestly, I focused so
This is about connecting ? It’s nice to plug yourself into communities you and your business align with. Connecting with bloggers is a great way to reach established and engaged communities. These people are the reason you do what you do right? So you can spend time with vibrant people who you align with. Bloggers
In this series, I feature the female CEO’s whose companies are making major moves towards improving the world we live in. Today I caught up with the CEO of Silatech, Sabah I. Al Haidoos. 1) Can you tell us about your organization and the amazing things you’re doing to improve the lives of thousands of young
The Internal Battle Calling on my creative genius can often be perplexing. Sometimes I feel like the harder I pull on creativity, the harder it pulls away from me. Have you heard that quote? “The hardest battle you’ll ever have to fight is against yourself”. It’s the real deal. The biggest takeaways from “The War
“I was going to make the most of my situation, even with my immobility.”- Aimee Tariq I was a senior in high school, president of every club, a cheerleader, and already finished with all of my high school credits to graduate with honors. I didn’t graduate early so that I had time to save money
Francesco Cena “Frankie” is an entrepreneur, host, singer, debater and CEO of Fostering Debate Talent Academy. A multi- talented individual, Frankie has competed in many competitions from debates to singing to Mr. World and even hosting Miss World; we dive into the busy life of Frankie. What’s your story? I love to divide my story
“Growth for me is bigger contracts and happier employees”- Karla Singson What’s your backstory? I’m a 50% rebel 50% nerd who graduated college at 19 and had nothing better to do. I cultivated a lot of non-committal jobs while writing on the side, until I got a job as a writer at one of the
In this series, I feature the ideas, insights, and stories of the world’s most innovative entrepreneurs. Today, I caught up with Bogdan Radu the founder of FIPSI. 1) What inspired you to become an entrepreneur? Being in the kitchen you can expect to invent a new type of plate, knife, fork, or a new type
In this series, I interview the world’s most interesting entrepreneurs. Today, I had the pleasure of sitting down with professional wrestler and entrepreneur, Dylan Bostic. Christian Vind: What’s your backstory? Dylan Bostic: I was born in Indianapolis and grew up in Shelbyville IN and was hooked on wrestling after the first time I saw it
In this series, I sit down with writers from the world’s top digital publications. Today, I caught up with Cheryl Conner from Forbes. Here’s what she shared with me… 1) Can you share your backstory with us? I’ve been in the work of publishing and public relations for 32 years. I actually began as a
In this series, I feature the ideas of the world’s most innovative entrepreneurs. Today, I caught up with retail guru and path to consumption evangelist, Jeff Engel, CEO of Snacktops. 1) What is your backstory? I’ve been fortunate to gain a broad range of professional skills since entering the private sector after serving as a
Russell Whitney is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, best-selling author, and a recognized leader in business, real-estate investment, and financial training. From: Fort Myers, Florida Favorite quote: “Safety is not required for your success” Social accounts Instagram:www.instagram.com/russellwwhitney/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/russell.whitney Twitter: www.twitter.com/russellwhitney YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Vtk0bipJTHyU5dWjoBH7A So where did you come from? And how did you go from that to
What’s your backstory? I’ve always been known as a basketball player, however, I want to be known as a businessman, entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. I’ve always been interested in business and entrepreneurship. You can say I was that kid who was selling electronics and candy bars in high school. When I got to college I
Amazon.com has been historically thought of as a company that wants to provide its customers with the best. However, this belief could come under question, with what I believe to be Amazon failing to regulate its own seller requirements. This can be seen in the issue of refrigeration water filters, for which Amazon introduced a
In this series, I interview the world’s most inspiring entrepreneurs. Today, I had the pleasure of chatting with Ibrahim Al-Haidos. Ibrahim is the Founder of Fursan, a luxury handbag brand. His journey from being employed as an engineer to owning his own global brand just might inspire you to continue to chase your entrepreneurial dreams.
Being confident and positive about everything in life seems easy when things are going your way, just the way you want. However, the real struggle begins when the tide is against you. The time when things turn a little haywire, life seems to be a mess and nothing seems perfect. Don’t you feel your positivity
In this series, I feature the stories of the world’s most interesting entrepreneurs. Today, I had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Matt Sweetwood. Christian Vind: Matt, it’s an honor to have you one of the very first entrepreneurs I feature in this series. I know you will have some incredible insights to share with
You only need to turn on your computer to find a list of successful entrepreneurs that were still in college when they began their businesses. People like Mark Zuckerberg and Michael Dell blazed the way for college students around the world. While no one is discounting the value of a college education, it is a
Ralph Layco is a 29- year old Filipino serial entrepreneur, marketing expert and an expert disruptor. He is currently founder of a million-dollar company, SAM Holdings he co-founded with his sister managing brands he started, Macho Mucho Salon For Men, HairFood Co., Crown & Glory, Patriot Coffee, Goodtimes Pomade and more personal care brands. He
Tell us about Yes Theory. How did you come up with this idea? Matt Dajer: At Yes Theory we believe that life can be as authentic and fulfilling as you wish so long as you’re willing to seek discomfort. We create content (videos, newsletters, live experiences) around getting out of your comfort zone and saying
Alexa Carlin. At 17, she was a CEO–designing jewelry for an L.A. based fashion company under her own label where she donated a percentage of proceeds to help build schools in Africa. Since then, she has been passionate about making a difference in others lives through her entrepreneurial endeavors. At 21 she had a 1% chance
*From all of my interviews I’ve done till date- this has to be one of the top ones I’ve done because it’s someone I’ve admired from far in terms of content and her knowledge on personal branding* Brittany Krystle Hoffman is a Personal Branding and Growth Consultant. A Recovering Lawyer and former Brand and Growth
Most people today agree that the best way to remain healthy is to embrace a lifestyle that incorporates regular exercise and a balanced diet. But even though you’re doing this correctly, you’ll want some form of insurance for that which can’t be predicted like injuries, illnesses and other unexpected health-related issues. In such cases, health
Instagram is among the most famous social network platforms. It’s 500 million users and counting, and is particularly widespread among millennial and younger people. Fifty five percent of all of the 18- to 29 year old online in the US use the application, followed by 28 percent of individuals that are from 30 to 49
Vanessa Ferragut, CMP is the Founder of – a mobile app dedicated to promoting restaurants, cafes and grocers that work with local farms and provide sustainable food options. She is also the founder of Ferragut Event Group – a DC-based event planning consultancy. Vanessa chairs the FuckUp Night’s Washington, DC chapter and is supporting DC Startup Week on event
Jordan Steen has been an Entrepreneur his entire life and is now the Creator and CEO of Cereal Entrepreneur Academy. City where you’re from: Atlanta GA Favorite quote: “I don’t have a favorite quote. Quotes are for people who waste time thinking about quotes all day, and never actually get anything done.’ Social accounts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWN-rPSim-zOSUkxOIg7lIw
Paul Halme, a best selling author who helps business owners Worldwide get more Leads, more Students and have more Fun. City where you’re from: Keller Texas Social accounts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paul.halme Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul.halme Tell us about The Armory, Accelerator, and Combat Business Mastermind. How did you come up with this idea? Paul Halme: We came up
Since 2009, Jason has been an active leader in the New York City digital marketing community, founding two successful firms, Break The Web & SEO Services New York. Since inception, Jason has managed marketing campaigns for some of the most significant brands in the world and carries a unique philosophy when it comes to campaign
Brenden Tieger is a seasoned Marketer and the man who spread Enagic throughout the country of Australia. City where you’re from: San Clemente California Favorite quote: “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present.” -The turtle from Kung Fu Panda Social accounts: https://www.facebook.com/brendentieger https://www.instagram.com/brendentieger/?hl=en How did
Having a great business idea is the most important first step on the road to success, however, without a way to finance this idea of yours, any idea you may have is doomed to failure. One of the first tips you would come up with when deciding to get a bank loan is to sell
When Dan Lok was 14, he came to Canada as an “immigrant” – and even though Dan and his mother were immigrants, they lived more like refugees. At the time, Dan and his mother would go to the bakery once a week right before the bakery was closed. There, they would buy all the discounted,
