Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Ali Baghshomali, Founder of Mentat Analytics, located in Los Angeles, CA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
We provide analytics consulting and training services for companies of all sizes looking to improve their analytics.
Tell us about yourself
I've been working in analytics for almost a decade now and wanted to take a new approach to utilize my knowledge. My business was started as a side project first, but the demand for our services made me want to grow it further. It's been really fun to be involved in all aspects of growing a business rather than being focused on just a specific function, which is how it was when I was working for a large corporation. Seeing happy clients and students really motivates me to continue improving our offerings.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Reaching a milestone of 20 customers and 100 students.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
The fact that you always feel pressure to keep working because of how your business's performance is so closely tied to your efforts.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Finding an area with high demand is the most important part of your business.
- Focus on ways that you can grow your business in a recurring manner. Short-term boosts are nice but not impactful in the long run.
- Give yourself a deadline. If you don't have a healthy business by then, stop working on it and move on.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.productanalytics.academy/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mentat-analytics/
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