Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Billy Davidson, Owner of Davidson Pressure Wash & Painting, located in Hammond, LA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Our services range from pressure washing residential homes to pressure washing very large commercial shopping centers and buildings. In addition, we offer Parking Lot Striping to customers to make their parking lines visible and give the parking lot a fresh look.
Tell us about yourself
I started my business at 18 years old. It gave me great satisfaction to be able to clean a large commercial building and repaint the parking lines to give a business a fresh-looking storefront. One of my main motivations is to keep my employees with stable jobs and income to provide for their families.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
One of my biggest accomplishments as a business owner was to be able to provide video training to people all around the world through my YouTube channel. Even though I lost 96% of my vision, I was still able to become an instructor and change other people's lives. Even as a legally blind person, I am still able to offer instructions through my years of experience to help others get a business started to provide for themselves and their loved ones.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
One of the most challenging things I face as a business owner is making sure each day that my employees have the tools, knowledge, and motivation to keep producing a perfect service for our customers. Over the years, I've learned that each employee has their specific needs, and these needs should not be ignored. Without dedicated people in our business, it would be nothing.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Have a trusted support group to provide motivation and advice.
- Get the correct training and knowledge for your particular industry.
- Make sure they have a trusted marketing person or team in the corner to provide knowledge and marketing services.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.billydavidsonvip.com/
Facebook: https://bit.ly/3TlqZVL
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/billyd415
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