Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Kwamae McPherson, a self-motivated professional software engineer based in Kansas City, MO, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
My business is improving software products for customers by using tools that automate the development, testing, integration, and monitoring of those software products. This is in addition to ensuring that the software platforms function smoothly around the clock and are scalable. My customers range from individuals to large businesses seeking IT infrastructure consulting.
Tell us about yourself
I’ve always been interested in working for myself and having multiple sources of income. So, in 2020 I decided to start advertising my expertise and sharing my projects online to not only pick up some clients and make some extra cash but also enhance my tech skills. Soon after, I was contacted by an old colleague that had seen one of my posts. He mentioned he had a client who needed help building their infrastructure in Amazon Web Services. That project ended up kickstarting my freelancing career. It has been a very rewarding experience and it brings me immense joy to bring value to my clients.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Making my first dollar as a freelancer has been my big accomplishment. It was only a dream up until then. I now have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects which not only pays but, it helps me learn new skills and broaden my experience.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
Your success relies solely on you, which is exciting and nerve-racking.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Make a note of your skills and consider paying someone else to fill in the gaps.
- Always be open to learning.
- Network, Network, Network.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://kwamaemcpherson.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamaemcpherson/
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