Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Nate Tecotzky, Founder of Spanish With Nate, located in Claremont, CA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
I sell Spanish courses. My customers are anyone who's looking to learn beginner, intermediate, or advanced Spanish.
Tell us about yourself
Hi, I'm Nate! I used to not know any Spanish at all, and I had no interest in learning the language. I thought learning Spanish would be boring, a waste of time, and would provide no value to my life. Then I started taking Spanish classes in high school, and everything changed for me. I struggled with learning the language a lot at first, but thanks to my teachers and Spanish-speaking friends, they helped make the learning process fun. Within a few months, I had gotten to a conversational level, but more importantly, I had become a more confident person. The real win for me, though, was the friendships I made and strengthened. I discovered that not only did I have higher self-esteem, but being out in the real world with people, whether old friends or new ones I met, made me feel more alive and connected with the world around me. I started teaching Spanish because I wanted people to be able to experience the amazingness of Spanish like I had. The idea that I can help someone learn Spanish motivates me because I know that by teaching others the language, the world can be a more kind and understanding place.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Helping people from all over the world learn Spanish!
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
I'd say being disciplined to show up every day and not be distracted, being able to bring in new customers while also satisfying existing ones, and being able to tolerate having an income that can fluctuate drastically.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Just start, don't get caught up in analysis paralysis.
- Do something you're good at and that you genuinely like. If you're just doing it for the money, you'll most likely give up when things are tough.
- Build an email list.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://spanishwithnate.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spanishwithnate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spanishwithnate/
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