Strong work ethic pays off for small business owner
“I came to Baytown from Guanajuato, Mexico, when I was 18. I’m the oldest of 10 children, and I was the only one who came at the time. I didn’t speak English and I didn’t know...
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Future business owner has some ‘sweet’ dreams
“I think a lot about starting my own business. I have a lot of different ideas that I’d like to try. There’s this saying that in business, you have to fail seven times before you can...
Running their business out of a dream location
“I have been selling my all-natural products on Etsy for about eight years now. A couple of years ago Gabriel and I made the decision to open a storefront here in Crosby, but I didn’t want...
Opportunity knocks, and she is quick to answer
“Oh, I’ve been through a lot. One of the biggest things is just being a female in the working industry, especially the plant life. “I’m a supervisor, but it took me a little longer to get...
He’s no fan of the business side of art
“I come from a graffiti background, but I don’t do much of that anymore. I started my own graphics company. I design logos, album and mix tape covers, custom decals, stickers and other stuff. I enjoy...
Inspiring others could lead to ‘one hell of an Earth’
“I like to encourage kids to think about starting up a business with their parents; something that they’re passionate about and can watch grow. “Kids are very smart and imaginative. The world hasn’t sucked it out...
Communication helps him break out of his shell
“I like interacting and socializing with others, but I wasn’t always this way. I used to be very introverted.” Why did you change? “One of my inspirations in life is to own a business. To do...
Looks like he’ll help keep the family business alive
“I started to study nursing in college, but I quickly realized that I didn’t like the blood.” What are you studying instead? “Accounting. It was a logical choice because my mom owns her own tax business....
He wants to become the next big thing in shoes
“I really want to get my own shoe business going, like my own Foot Locker, my own Champs. I’m really into sneakers. Before I got my house broken into, I probably had a good couple hundred....
Manager misses the days of just fixing stuff
“I work at a local fleet company, maintaining all kinds of equipment and vehicles. I don’t even turn wrenches anymore; I just manage. “It was a lot easier when I was fixing cars instead of all...
