“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 anybody. But I was looking for a better life, … Continue readingStrong work ethic pays off for small business owner
“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 succeed, or something like that. Obviously, I’m not hoping … Continue readingFuture business owner has some ‘sweet’ dreams
“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 just any place. I wanted this building. Things finally … Continue readingRunning their business out of a dream location
“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 there than anyone else. That’s just how it is … Continue readingOpportunity knocks, and she is quick to answer
“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 taking an idea, making it visual, then manifesting that … Continue readingHe’s no fan of the business side of art
“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 of them yet. If they have an idea or … Continue readingInspiring others could lead to ‘one hell of an Earth’
“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 that, I finally realized I would have to be … Continue readingCommunication helps him break out of his shell
“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. It was originally my grandmother’s. After she passed away … Continue readingLooks like he’ll help keep the family business alive
“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. Not just trying to keep up with people, I … Continue readingHe wants to become the next big thing in shoes
“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 the managerial issues. Trying to find and keep good … Continue readingManager misses the days of just fixing stuff