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Ross Dodds, Taking Laundry Service to a Higher Level

Ross Dodds, Taking Laundry Service to a Higher Level

Ross Dodds, Taking Laundry Service to a Higher Level

FJ: What lead you to create your companies?
RD: I have an entrepreneurial spirit and wanted to be in business for myself again after closing out my previous business of buying and selling wholesale and liquidation lots. Being here in Los Angeles, laundry seemed like a need everyone always had but more folks here use laundromats than in unit or in building facilities. To me, that started to look a little more recession-proof than other businesses. Little did I know fast forward we would be in the middle of a pandemic and we would be classified “Essential Business” and still be open and generating jobs and income!

FJ: What was your key driving force to become an entrepreneur?
RD: I wanted to build something for myself and my family for now and for later in life.

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Kelli Rogers, Stylist Extraordinaire

Kelli Rogers, Entrepreneur, Stylist Extraordinaire

Kelli Rogers, Stylist Extraordinaire,
Mountain Mane Beauty

FJ: What lead you to create your company?
KR: As a hairstylist, I have always been an entrepreneur. Even when I was renting a chair in a salon, I was responsible for covering my overhead, and marketing my services. It made sense to me that owning my own salon meant I would be able to work toward building my own dream rather than working to build someone else’s business. When I moved to the mountains, I began exploring ways of serving my existing clientele in the city while serving the people in my community. It occurred to me I could enjoy the autonomy of owning my own salon without too much more effort. I knew I would have to step it up in order to cover my overhead expenses but I was up to the challenge.

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Barbara Moritz, Treasures Found Just For You

Barbara Moran, Wine Enthusiast, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist

Barbara Moritz,
Treasures Found Just For You

FJ: What lead you to create your company?
BM: I have been dabbling in Vintage/Antiques for personal and sales since I was 18. When retiring from LAUSD and LACC. I received my Appraisal Certification and I finally did it as a full-time gig.

FJ: What was your key driving force to become an entrepreneur?
BM: The key driving force was a phrase in German that someone gave me and put on my business cards, “Liebe Ihre Arbeit”. In translation: “Love your work”. I wanted to do what I love and on my own terms.

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Eve Bushman, Author, Philanthropist, Wine Enthusiast

Eve Hammond Bushman, Author, Philanthropist, Wine Enthusiast

Eve Bushman, Author, Philanthropist, Eve's Wine 101

FJ: What lead you to creating your company?
EB: For-profit companies asked for our help with their events. We don’t charge the non-profits so we had to start the business so we could have a pay scale for others.

FJ: What was your key driving force to become an entrepreneur?
EB: We liked that there was a demand for what we do, and we were and still are, the only ones doing it.

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Barbara Moran, Wine Enthusiast, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist

Barbara Moran, Wine Enthusiast, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist
Barbara Moran, Wine Enthusiast, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist
Barbara Moran, Wine Enthusiast, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist

Barbara Moran, Wine Enthusiast, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist

FJ: What lead you to creating your company?
T&B: I’m not sure it was a conscious thought. I landed in the wine industry by default. When you have 500 vines on your property and get involved with someone who has been “doing wine” for more than 25+ years; my business experience and background just lent itself to what we’re doing today, Wine Resources LLC, a fully operational winery in the Lancaster, Antelope Valley area, with Thief & Barrel Tasting Room on the front of the house.

The other side of the conversation might be, I’m not a great employee and have worked for myself for a very long time. My business focus for almost 20 years has been business consulting, marketing, networking and overall business development.

FJ: What was your key driving force to become an entrepreneur?
T&B: As I commented above, I realized early on, I’m not a great employee. I don’t do the 8 to 5 or 9 to 5 process very well. I don’t mind working late into the night and often find that to be my most productive time. Not many corporate jobs will allow you to work, on your own, at midnight. I enjoy working with others, being part of a team, but also work very well on my own and interacting if, when and as needed. I also enjoy working from my patio table or having my dogs at my feet.

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