Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Alex Sellite, Owner of Laser Everything LLC, located in Rochester, NY, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Our customers are the viewers of our content. Our goal is to educate and create helpful content, to help thousands of users with their laser engraving journey. Whether they have personal goals of an engraving business/shop or just a hobby, we aim to make information and knowledge available to everyone.
Tell us about yourself
When moving back to New York with my wife, Monroe Laser Engraving was opened with the love of creating content and helping others, which inadvertently resulted in the start of the Laser Everything Youtube channel getting its start. My staff and I get to affect the lives of our viewers and customers every day. Whether that was with the engraving shop, offering services to help create items that would be passed on for generations, or alternatively, creating educational content for others that might help them start a business and help offer them the knowledge and tools to succeed and empower themselves, changing the lives of both their customers and their family's.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
I feel so grateful, and it is still truly unreal, that I have been able to hire a team that shares and works toward the same goals and brings their own special knowledge and experience to round out an awesome group and team. The team has expanded, starting with Kyle and quickly followed by Boyce and Amanda; they are truly a blessing.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
There is simply not enough time in the day to address everything; I wish I could clone myself. Managing the time available to get the most done is always a daily challenge. That said, also having the assistance and support of my wife, Miranda, I literally couldn't be in the position I am in today.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Manage your time and tasks. It becomes more frequent to have too little time than too much. Being able to manage your time and tasks to get the most done becomes invaluable.
- Have a plan. Have a plan for your business and what you want to offer as a service or product. Have a plan for how you want to grow. Have a plan for your day.
- Don't be afraid to ask for help and learn from others.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://lasereverything.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lasereverything
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lasereverythingofficial/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lasereverything
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