Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Montez Brown-Mobley, Founder of WeOnFilms, located in Chicago, IL, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
To start off, I always like to introduce myself. My name is Montez, aka Young Tez, and I’m a recording artist who started a production company called WeOnFilms. My customers typically are in the music industry. Artists needing a photo shoot or music video, or even video footage of an event they were attending.
Tell us about yourself
Well, as an artist, I’ve always been around the camera. There were times I needed work done and couldn’t find anyone to shoot a music video for me or take a photo shoot for me, so I figured I’d learn. Once I started taking pictures and shooting little skits or short music videos, I got hooked. I guess the learning process is what motivates me, as well as capturing history. Creating something that will last over time is priceless to me.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
As a business owner working with hip-hop legends, Oynx was quite an accomplishment. Working with jewelers Johnny Dang and Ben Baller were also some highlights of mine as well.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
One of the hardest things for me is transitioning into a different area in the art of film and photography. A lot of my clients are in the entertainment industry, but there are times I would like to maybe do something in the food industry or auto industry with my photography and film.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
Losses are lessons, so don’t let that discourage you. You have to keep pushing. You have to study whatever it is you want to get into. And lastly, do something every day that brings you closer to your goal.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://linktr.ee/youngtez
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealyoungtez/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/youngtez
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