Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Phil Edwards, Founder of Live for Films, located in Bebington, Wirral, UK.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
I am the Founder of Live for Films, a movie website that has a worldwide audience of all ages. The site is one of the Top 10 film blogs in the UK, and I am one of the top 33 biggest social media influencers in the movie business.
Tell us about yourself
I worked in a lot of call centers when I was younger. I was getting made redundant from one such job and had spent time emailing movie news to my friends. One friend said, "put it all in a blog," and Live for Films was born. It was just meant to be for people I knew, but it found an audience that quickly grew and grew. Before I knew it, I had PR companies sending me films and books, and I was going to film screenings, being flown around the world to special events, meeting filmmakers and actors, and more.
I love what I do, which makes it easy to stay motivated. The fact I can sit and watch a movie for work is such a great thing. I have a passion for films, and people seem to enjoy what I write about them.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
The fact that the site has been going since 2008 is a huge accomplishment.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
While there are people who write reviews and articles for me, they are based around the world, so most of my time, it is just me in the office. It can get a little lonely on a day-to-day basis, and the one thing I miss from working in a busy office is the conversation and bouncing ideas off each other. However, there are some lovely people who follow me on social media, and I have some great conversations with them.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Do something you enjoy.
- Work on it every day.
- Stay healthy.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.liveforfilm.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiveforFilms
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveforfilms/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Live_for_Films
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipbedwards/
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