Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in food and beverage but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Darius Spells, CEO and Owner of Red Barn Cajun Crawfish & Seafood Market, located in Shreveport, LA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
My business is Red Barn Cajun Crawfish & Seafood. My customers are seafood lovers and people who love to enjoy really good diverse music.
Tell us about yourself
My name is Darius Spells. I started my entrepreneurial journey as a DJ in 2006. In 2016 I started Red Barn Cajun Crawfish selling live crawfish out the back of a U-Haul truck. From there, we've grown into a storefront restaurant. My family is my daily motivation because they depend on me to provide and make it happen. Also, knowing that the business I am blessed to have is helping take care of others and their households.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
My biggest accomplishment is being able to provide jobs to the people in my hometown and also being able to still be in business despite going through the covid pandemic because plenty of businesses didn't make it. We were blessed.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
One of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner is managing people.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
Make a plan, find good help, and keep everything business, not personal.
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
Make sure you obtain some type of mentorship. Every successful entrepreneur has a mentor.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.redbarncajuncrawfish.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redbarncajuncrawfish/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redbarncajuncrawfish/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darius-spells-b4933ba0/
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