Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Jeffro Hasse, Owner of Tofino Surf School, located in Tofino, BC, Canada.

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

Tofino Surf School. Teaching people how to surf😊🤙

Tell us about yourself

I started surfing at a young age. I remember catching my first wave at 8 years old and knew that’s what I wanted to do! I like meeting people and knew that my passion for surfing and talking to people would be a great recipe for my own business.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

Being able to live off of my business and teach people how to surf feels great. I encourage people to find their passion and start their own businesses.

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

As my business grows, I need to employ more people. My biggest hurdle is staff accommodation. Living in a tourist town, most people on Airbnb or vacation rent their rooms and homes, so it puts a business owner in a squeeze to find accommodation.

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

  1. Find your passion.
  2. Trust your gut instinct.
  3. Take a leap of faith.

Is there anything else you'd like to share?

As I mentioned, I encourage people to find their passion and start their own businesses. I’m not getting rich doing my business, but I am able to live off of my business and employ people as well. It is rewarding in itself.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://tofinosurfschool.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TofinoSurfSchool/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tofinosurfschool/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tofinosurf


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