Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Navin Kulshreshtha, director of Devi Studios, located in Orlando, FL, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Devi Studios is an award-winning web design and digital marketing company based in Orlando, Florida, and serving clients across the United States. Our main focus is to help clients grow their businesses through strategic web design, SEO, and digital marketing services. We mainly work with small and medium-sized businesses that wish to enhance their online presence and grow their business. We work across a range of industries, including Professional Services, the Marine Industry, eCommerce, and Education.
Tell us about yourself
After studying film and digital media in graduate school, Navin started building websites for small businesses. He enjoyed web design because it integrated his passion for both design and technology. And he loved making an impact on clients' businesses and seeing them grow and thrive. Twenty years later, his client base has grown, and he has built a small team of talented designers, developers, digital marketers, and content creators to serve his clients better. Each day, Navin is motivated to keep learning and growing and is singularly focused on creating a positive impact for his clients.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
My biggest accomplishment has been staying in business for over 20 years.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
The hardest thing about being a small business owner is, first of all, learning all the different pieces of running a successful business, such as finance, marketing, sales, operations, and more. And this is in addition to doing the actual work. And then the next challenge is learning how to build a trustworthy team and successfully delegate so that I can focus on what I do best while growing the business.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Focus on keeping your customers happy, and the rest will follow.
- Don't worry about money too much in the beginning. Focus on creating high-quality work and delivering outstanding value.
- Don't try to do it all yourself. Learn what your strengths are, and then find partners or team members who can complement you.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://devistudios.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navinkul7/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/navinkul7/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/navin-kulshreshtha-6746b7/
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