Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in training and education but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Phil Olson, Owner of Oslo Studios, located in Burnsville, MN, USA.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

I've run a Private Guitar Instruction Studio for close to 20 years. I've taught students from age 12 to mid-'60s. I've recently released a 4 Book Guitar Instructional Series now out on Amazon.

Tell us about yourself

I left the Corporate Grind in 2003-04. I started teaching part-time at my studio and at a local Music Conservatory; within two months, I had enough students to leave my Corporate Career and go full-time. Within another two months, I let the Director of the Music Conservatory that I'd need to leave and dedicate all my time to my private studio. You see, I was at 50 Students within four months. The Director said he had never seen anything like it before. He asked if I could help him for another two months while he found a replacement. I said sure... After those two months, I was over 70 students at my private studio. He said he wished me well and actually said he wanted one of his students to move to my studio - since they had asked him if he was okay with that. I asked if he was okay with that. You see, I replaced a Guitar teacher that stole a whole group of guitar students from his Conservatory. I had been upfront with him from the beginning, and he knew that I was also building my studio while still helping him build him as well. Honesty always brings rewards.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

The books that I've published and the longevity of my studio.

What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?

Staying focused on maintaining consistent daily goals.

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

  1. Get up early to be productive.
  2. Always be focused on the daily goals that bring about your long-term vision.
  3. A ton of Prayers.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://www.awesomeguitarteacher.com/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeGuitarTeacher
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awesomeguitarteacher/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LtdOslo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-olson-2764ab75/

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