Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with John Rodriguez, Founder of Phenix Advertising and CryptoLogic, located in Westminster, CA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Phenix Advertising is a marketing and advertising firm that specializes in helping businesses increase brand awareness, drive sales, and expand their reach. Phenix Advertising provides a wide range of services, including market research, advertising strategy development, and campaign execution. Our goal is to help our clients achieve their business objectives by providing effective and efficient marketing solutions.
Tell us about yourself
I am an experienced marketer and influencer that has grown my personal accounts on social media to over 100K+ followers. I've always had dreams of becoming someone that can amass a following and provide true value by talking about things that I love. Once I achieved that goal, I wanted to help other people and business owners accomplish the same thing. I'm motivated by the fear of being average. I have a burning desire every day to be a little bit better than the day before.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
My biggest accomplishment as a business owner was nailing a client that owns a 7-figure business. It feels surreal that a company that large trusts me to handle its social media presence and marketing strategy.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
One of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner is the sacrifices that have to be made. It takes a lot of time and hard work to be successful, and having to balance relationships, family, and friends is something that is very tough. But as long as you have good intentions and a strong moral compass, you can get through it.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Find your niche. Make sure you love what you do enough that you would do it for free.
- Believe in yourself. There are going to be hurdles and days where you doubt what you are doing. Continue laying a brick day by day.
- Prioritize your "time." Make sure you understand that your time is valuable. Once you understand that, it will help you in the long run.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://phenixadvertising.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/John.Mai.Rod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cryptologicjohn/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cryptologicjohn
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cryptologicjohn/
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