Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Troy Woodman, Owner of Gorilla Graphix Inc., located in Salem, OR, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
We are Gorilla Graphix Inc. We offer a wide selection of items that can fit any need. We have yard signs and banners for easy temporary branding or aluminum signs that can last a lot longer under the seasonal temperature and may provide a nicer look if needed. Our clients range from corporate to private and mom-and-pop businesses.
Tell us about yourself
We got established in 2010. Starting with just a vision to give cool graphics to friends. Then got some high-end clients asking if I could do wraps, signs, custom designs, stickers, stripes, banners, posters, labels, and apparel. We said sure, then realized we needed to make sure that in order to give our clients the best of the best, we needed to grow with the industry. Being a certified shop for some of the major top brands in our field, we knew our clients could trust our brand with their projects. Our top reason for doing what we do is we love it! Helping people grow their companies to customizing their rides. We love seeing the surprise on our clients' faces, even sometimes tears in their eyes. Knowing we have their back in anything, we can help make their vision come true.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Being able to grow this company with my son Michael and see him share in the vision we have. Purchasing our own 10,000 sq property. Seeking to expand even more.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
Mostly the hours needed to put in. All the self-promotion and paperwork to keep it running smoothly. Being humble and crawl before you can run!
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
Trust in yourself. Ask yourself whether you think you're great at what you offer. If so, surround yourself with like-minded folks. Don't settle. Go for it. You have what it takes...now take it! Always take it slow. Slow and steady wins all the time.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: http://www.gorillawrapz.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gorilla.Graphix.Salem/
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