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Entrepreneurship interview with Maria Clavijo owner of a small food processing company in Hickory, NC

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While trying to find a place that have High quality pre-cooked meals I came across Maria, and was instantly hooked by her wonderful ability to cook.

Maria would you tell me a little bit how you started your company?
Sure, everything started when I was laid off from my former job, I needed some type of income, and unemployment alone did not help much, since English is not my first language I needed to do something that did not required to be very proficient in English, so I started cooking for friends and people I knew, I guess the word spread out and more people found out about my services and all started then.

Could you give me some examples to illustrate the challenge you faced in starting your company?
One of the biggest challenges was the language, not being able to speak English made things hard, also spreading the word around, since I did not have any capital for advertisement I was very dependent on word of mouth, and the high quality of my food, that way if my customers tried my food the first time they where hooked and came up for more.

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Entrepreneurship Interviews: A Conversation with John R. Gaither of Advanced Life Solutions Inc.

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John R. Gaither_C.E.O. of Advanced Life Solutions, Inc.

Coming from a family of entrepreneurs, John R. Gaither is an educator seeking to build his company, ALS Inc., on the foundation of reciprocal relationships via networks. WIth a broad knowledge of history, geopolitics, and religion, Mr. Gaither talks with us about the need for people to capture their piece of wealth inherent in human activity.

With a keen concern on the direction of the U.S. and global economy and speaking with an urgency preparation must work in concert with both positive and negative possibilities, Mr. Gaither has a unique perspective on creating wealth and operating a successful business.

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Entrepreneurship Interviews: A Conversation with Ismael & Daniel Cuevas of Brothers Rental Services

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I. Cuevas Interview   by Prince John Gaither-Eli

Ismael Cuevas, co-founder of Brothers Rental Services, talks with us about the experience of his family company’s first year in business. Sharing his thoughts on customer service, advertising, and leaving a legacy, Mr. Cuevas hopes his business grows in the future.

Daniel Cuevas, co-founder of Brothers Rental Services, also shares his thoughts on entrepreneurship and the future. With a wisdom and insight that belies his age, Daniel tempers enthusiasm with pragmitism. See his commentary on entrepreneursip and the need to do more than “work” for money but “create” for wealth.

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Spann Musical Instruments

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Entrepreneurship interview with Danny Spann, owner of Spann Musical Instruments

My travels have taking me to Connecticut where I met a very interesting person who’s passion for music run in his blood, he is not only a very successful entrepreneur, but a very good artist, he plays the mandolin, guitar and any string instrument that crosses his path with graceful skill.

Spann Musical Instruments

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