Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in marketing but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Gavin Boyd, Director & Owner of 1440 North Media, located in Boise, ID, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
My business is corporate video production. My customers are everyone from start-ups to blue-chip companies that want to take a fresh run at making stand-out material for their marketing campaigns.
Tell us about yourself
I actually started as a stand-up comic and moved into film and television production by accident and fell in love with it. My daily motivation is knowing that I can take a company's pain points and turn them into new customers.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Multiple Telly awards.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
Finding more hours in a day.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
Be patient- There are going to be swings. Handle the lows and highs by knowing that they can turn quickly. Be thorough- know what you're doing. Know your worth. Think big picture- what is the future of this relationship that I have with a customer?
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.1440northmedia.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavin-boyd-70164028/
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