An entrepreneur, DJ Wimberly is the epitome of the American success story. A go-getter his entire life, his business acumen started as a teenager and has only gotten stronger as the years have gone by. DJ’s journey began in high school when he was hand picked to model for JCPenny. He wisely saved and invested his earnings which he would later use to start a string of successful companies.
How is this done? The first step is recognizing there’s a problem. Next, it is vitally important to communicate these issues to your clients. Finally and most importantly, you must provide a solution to successfully rectify the problem. Customers understand that in business issues will arise from time to time. But, customers also expect for businesses to be honest and upfront, communicate with them, and accept responsibility.
Who do you look up to in the world of business? And why? Do I have to pick just one [laughs]? My top three are Jay-Z, P Diddy, and of course Oprah. All three of them share so many of the same traits and qualities. They know what it means to be resilient – they’ve been in the game for so long. Additionally, they all do an excellent job of diversifying their business interests. They constantly look for ways to grow and expand their respective empires. The name of the game is to always evolve – know where the next business opportunity is going to come from.
DJ used the success of his web design company to start several additional subsidiary brands including: Duvi Media – which provided high end fashion wear, Trio Atlantic Management – an artist management firm, Music Hype Online – a digital platform for new artist, Wimberly Interactive – web hosting service, and Ikonic Dance Studio. DJ and his companies have been featured in numerous publications and on several media outlets including CNN. As accomplished as he is, he’s poised for even greater business success in the future. Find more info at DJ Wimberly Atlanta.
I wanted to be in total control, juggled too many hats, and didn’t put trust in others. I was overwhelmed. If that wasn’t enough, I then experienced the most crushing blow of my life – my mother died. My mother was my rock, my strength, my foundation. She believed in me and motivated me to chase my dreams no matter what. When my mother passed away I became lost and unfocused. I just didn’t care much about anyone or anything. All of this led to me not fulfilling my obligation to always provide our clients with the best customer experience possible. I take full responsibility and accountability. No one is perfect. I’ve made my mistakes. And today I choose to be open and honest about them. By owning my mistakes, I’ve learned to not run from problems. I’ve learned to be a better communicator. I’ve learned to trust my team and delegate responsibilities.
Music Site Makers – the company that started it all. MSM was recognized as the #1 web design firm in the country. Providing high quality sites at affordable prices, the firm has amassed over 1000 satisfied clients. Induvia – Contemporary/High End Fashion – Induvia provides a fine line of casual clothing for the working professional who likes to go out for a night on the town. Find more info at Wimberly Media.