Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in business development but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Haitham Fakhouri, owner of Bold Media, located in Livonia, MI, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
I'm in the business of building brands for businesses looking to enhance their digital footprint. We currently work with small to medium size businesses in a diverse field of services, including medical providers, contractors, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and restaurant owners.
Tell us about yourself
When I graduated from college in 2008, the economy was in distress, and very few companies were hiring. I chose to offer my programming skills to friends and family in order to build them websites for their businesses. I saw the direct impact that my services had on their businesses, and it inspired me to further my abilities. Since then, I have grown from a small website design company into a full marketing agency. What motivates me is the success stories that I help create for my clients. It is rewarding when my clients grow.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
My greatest accomplishment as a business owner is being able to grow my company to the point where it is not reliant on me. My company began in a home office with one person and has since grown into a team of 6 professionals. I am very proud to say that I created something that can stand on its own.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
Some of the hardest things that a business owner must face are deciding on how to proposition your product that is appealing to the public, assessing your public pricing to ensure that you are profiting as much as you can without turning away clients, and growing your team so that you can separate yourself from the daily activities of the company so that you can focus on building the brand.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
My top three tips for business owners would be:
- Constantly do industry research in your area to assess if your pricing and services are on par with the market or do they need a reassessment.
- Always be flexible in your business. Remaining rigid and unwilling to learn and grow will cause your company to snap.
- Surround yourself with people who you can trust to help you grow your business. A growth-minded environment is a huge key to success.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://pickbold.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boldmediaco
Instagram: https://instagram.com/bold.media
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bold-media-inc/
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