Beepreciated - Brad Akers

Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Brad Akers, Founder, and CEO of Beepreciated LLC., located in Deerfield, IL, USA.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

Beepreciated offers a tech platform that allows organizations to send appreciation gifts that employees and clients can redeem online. Our clients include mid to large-size organizations in the consulting, manufacturing, hospitality, and technology space, among others.

Tell us about yourself

I have a promotional merchandising background. My clients give gifts to their employees and clients. Currently, there are certain headaches in the corporate gift-giving process that have existed for a long time. My motivation is to grow Beepreciated through the implementation of our tech platform that alleviates those headaches.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

Maintaining business through the pandemic while others were shutting down is a source of pride for me. I worked twice as hard to stay afloat. I'm proud that I had the grit to stick it out.

What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?

Inconsistent pay. The owner is the last to get paid if and when the business takes a downturn.

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

Surround yourself with people who know more than you do in their respective areas. Only bring on a partner if you have two very different skill sets, and each value the other's separate contribution. Be prepared to pivot when necessary; you'll most likely need to alter course multiple times on the road to success.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://beepreciated.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradakers/

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