Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in digital marketing but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Kamsa Thephavong, CEO & Founder of K&G Digital 360, located in Des Moines, IA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
We are a full-service digital marketing agency based out of Wichita, Kansas, and Des Moines, Iowa. We also service all 50 states and internationally. K&G Digital 360 is on a mission to revolutionize brand management through state-of-the-art technology, tailored content, a thorough understanding of social media algorithms, and artificial intelligence. We will work with anyone, and our primary is startups, local business owners, and corporations.
Tell us about yourself
I'm someone who you call a hustler. I like to work and what got me started creating a digital marketing agency was back in the day. I knew I wanted to have my own business. I started doing YouTube videos in 2007-2011. After that, I went more into the SEO/SEM side when I entered college in 2011. I graduated from Buena Vista University in 2015 with a Bachelor's in Digital Media. K&G Digital 360 was established as a Startup Project for my Senior Capstone in August 2014. What motivates me for what I do is that I care about helping a business grow and want to be there with them from start to finish. I love digital marketing, and this is my passion.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
My biggest accomplishment is that now I'm building at my 2nd location. We hit over 1.5 million in sales in 2022. My goal is to double or triple that for 2023. I have a team of 50 right now and want to get over 100 1099 independent contractors.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
The hardest part would be collecting payment before doing any projects. I learned my lesson now to get up half upfront or paid in full before doing any tasks.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Hustle every day.
- Never give up on your dreams.
- Keep focusing on doing what you love.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://kgdigital360.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGDigital360
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kgdigital360/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KgDigital360
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kgdigital360/
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