Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in branding and marketing but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Emmanuel Kesse, Founder of Kesseswebsites & Advertising, located in Columbus, OH, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
I build websites, chatbots, and mobile apps for mainly small businesses. I can use Google Sheets and Excel to create a website or software for your business. I also offer advertising services to small businesses, including local SEO and Facebook Advertising.
Tell us about yourself
I got hired by an appliance store to create ads for the business, but my responsibilities got way bigger when I realized the store needed some serious advertising and a better website. Later, I decided to start my own business to offer web and advertising services to other customers. I am motivated because I am a problem-solver. I like to figure out different ways to solve business issues and prevent new ones.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
I helped an appliance store double its sales after they followed my guidance. This store was making about $50,000 a month in sales. After the owner finally listened to me, he had record sales, and for the first time in the history of the business, he hit over $100,000 a month in sales and went on to hit over $150,000 in a month.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
I think one of my biggest challenges is getting clients to trust me and patiently follow the plan and strategy I have put together for them. There is so much noise out there and so many offers out there that, a lot of times, the good ones are mistaken for bad guys. It's a constant challenge to separate myself from the crowd.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Let your small business be about what you love to do or something you are passionate about.
- Be persistent and consistent in what you do. It can take some time to get to the top.
- Know your value and see to it that your clients see a difference in business growth so that when it comes time to get paid, your clients/customers will happily write you that check.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://kesseswebsites.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmanuel-kesse-691308a2/
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