Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in marketing but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Ryan Goering, Owner and Founder of Creactive Inc., located in Huntington Beach, CA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
We are a digital marketing agency specializing in small home services businesses like plumbers, roofers, remodeling contractors, painters, and handyman services.
Tell us about yourself
I was in the yacht business for 15 years, and I owned a small shipyard and yacht brokerage. When everything went to hell in 2008, I decided that I wanted a different lifestyle, one where I could work from anywhere in the world and have good internet. So, it took me several years to put together a business plan and know what direction to go. The internet is always changing, and there is something new to learn almost every day!
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
I can get away with really only having to work about an hour a day since we have built such an outstanding team. We have employees that have been with us 7 plus years, and we are going into our eighth year! Having owned several businesses since I was 24 years old, I know how hard it is to find quality workers and build a successful business.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
I would say finding good people and understanding that you might have to go through several people to find the one that can help you grow your business and not cause a lot of headaches!
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Read, learn, and study every day. You can never know enough about what you do, and there is always someone better that can teach you one new thing that could propel you for years.
- Treat your employees better than their spouses do, so they would rather be at work than home!
- The two keys to a successful business: Sales and Service. Without sales, you have no revenue, and without good customer service, you can't keep the revenue!
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.creactiveinc.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CreactiveInc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creactive_incorporated/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CreactiveInc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/creactive-inc-/
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