Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in marketing but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Jim Beck, Managing Partner of Baytech Companies, LLC., located in Columbus, OH, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
We are a dynamic Digital Marketing Agency that focuses on helping small and medium-sized businesses to grow and profit. Lead generation is the key to any business. We have developed an exclusive and super-effective system combined with advanced AI workflows using our dynamic CRM and marketing system that has done amazing things for our clients. We focus on Web and Landing Page design and workflow automation. We offer a self and full-service communications platform offering 2-way calling, text, email, FB, and GMB messaging. We are certified partners of both Google and Facebook for their respective ad networks and help our customers engage their prospects and customers dynamically. After 15 years and hundreds of clients, and millions of impressions to date, our solutions are performing at their maximum ability; however, we are always looking to the future to continue to develop and deliver extraordinary solutions.
Tell us about yourself
I started Baytech over 15 years ago with the idea that if I helped my fellow business owners grow and succeed that I would have a fulfilled business life. I focus on building brands and what keeps us motivated is our clients. They are the ones who must face multiple challenges every day, so if we can help to make the marketing side work in a dynamic manner, they will have a better opportunity to grow and succeed at their goals and dreams. The old adage that "Sales fixes almost everything" has never been more true today than it was 50 years ago.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
I believe building a great team is my biggest accomplishment. Watching them every day to get better, learn more and help our clients is the biggest joy of my day and most important accomplishment.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
The "hats" - The daily and weekly duties required to run a business- As an owner, especially in a small business, you must wear multiple "hats" every day, and on many days it's at the same time! Bookkeeping, sales, customer support, marketing, tax person, inventory control, supply chain management, and so many more are numerous "hats," and having to balance each one each day and week can become a daunting challenge. This is why, in my opinion, the stats of startups - that 80% fail in the first five years is accurate - It is a LOT and takes a special person to manage the pressures that come with Entrepreneurship.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
I have a few simple philosophies I have developed… It will take twice as long and cost three times as much as any projection you make today (sorry - true story). And the Magic 2 is your first goal - Get two years under your belt, 2 locations or "trucks" on the road, and have two employees. If you can get to the magic 2's, you have a high probability of "making it" Good luck – it's a challenge but making your own rules and living your life on your terms is the ultimate reward. Money is good, but controlling your time is more important.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://baytechcompanies.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/baytechcompanies/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baytechcompany/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/baytechcompany
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/baytech-companies/
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