Written in Partnership with Amir Bakian
Establishing a business from scratch can be pretty daunting. It requires a lot of hard work and concrete experience. Despite the immense effort, many tend to fail. This is why many ambitious people with mind-blowing ideas are scared to begin. However, starting is the best decision one can make, even if they’re starting small.
One of these courageous and dedicated entrepreneurs is Devon Bennett. He started a business that generates almost $1.5M in revenue. It’s only been a year since Devon built and started this venture. It was quite challenging initially since he risked and left opportunities behind to mark this journey.
When his first business Lolly was in its initial stages, Devon had to make tough decisions and sacrifices to keep the business going. There were days when he had to pick between hiring talented employees or keeping the cash flow stable. But with time, he overcame this and learned how to employ productive people who can work in a fast-paced environment.
Devon’s experience has changed him for good, and he’s been able to develop better procedures to keep his company running. After this challenging phase, the revenue started to flow through two streams as Devon had built two businesses from scratch at this point.
He graduated from the University of Houston in 2020 with a degree in Business Management. His college major helped him gain exposure and grow in the field significantly. Despite all the accomplishments, Devon continues relentlessly and aspires to venture into other businesses in the near future.
Devon wants to penetrate the digital world and establish himself as an influencer. He believes that great things are born out of one’s comfort zone, and he looks to replicate a similar tact. Furthermore, he considers working as a Venture Capitalist or a Business Consultant to advise others using the experience he has gained thus far.
He advises others not to hesitate to ask questions while looking for a solution. Asking questions as confidently as possible is one of the best ways to learn. Devon strongly believes that one should never give up if one dreams to become successful. Taking a different path might seem challenging, but nothing is unattainable in life, given you work hard for it.
Starting a business from scratch and pushing through difficult days is a skill not everyone possesses. It requires a lot of patience, and Devon has proved that he was cut out for the entrepreneur path. He believes that sometimes, there are risks to be taken, and his share of this was quitting his job to start his business; and life has rewarded him richly for this.
Individuals like Devon are truly inspiring, and their journey proves that passion can make dreams come true. He is committed to creating a conducive environment to help others learn and grasp the rudiments and tricks of business that helped him grow at a remarkable and short pace.
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