Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Jake Ellenbogen, CEO of Downtown Rams, located in Clifton Park, NY, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
My business is a one-stop shop for Rams, NFL, and entertainment content. My customers are fans who want to learn more about their team or want to be entertained in regard to their team.
Tell us about yourself
I started working with this business in 2016. The thing that got me into it was realizing how much knowledge I had about sports and wanting to spread it around. Each day I’m motivated to become a top content creator in the industry.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
I think my biggest accomplishment is getting to the point where the brand is recognized among Rams fans. Anytime you have Rams players and fans reaching out to you to tell you that you are doing a great job, that’s certainly an accomplishment. Establishing ourselves the way we have would be the biggest.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
Work + Life balance. It’s not easy. There is no “by the book” method on how to be your own boss. I work too much. That’s all I know.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
Find your passion. Make sure you are set on that before pursuing anything. Then, find ways to turn your passion into a problem solver. Once you figure out that, figure out how and to whom you need to get it. It’s simple as long as you find your passion, you can figure out the rest.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://linktr.ee/jkbogen
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JKBOGEN
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jkbogen/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JKBOGEN
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