Featured Entrepreneur: Joan E. Gosier HBCUkidz.com
Companies:
Location:
Urbanna, VA
Annual Revenues:
$50k to $100k
Employees:
1 to 5
Age:
57
Entrepreneur Profile:
Tell us about the businesses you own and what inspired you to
be an entrepreneur?
Currently I own HBCU kidz, Inc., OPEX Career Consultants, Inc. and I am a licensed Realtor with EXIT Mid-Rivers Realty. From age 17, I have always wanted to have the freedom to use my creativity and high energy for my own benefit. I successfully worked 11 years in corporate America to learn what I needed to know to make it on my own. My husband and his family inspire me because they have a family legacy of entrepreneurship.
Tell us about some of your entrepreneurial accomplishments to date?
Established and incorporated 2 S-corporations. Successfully established brand and continue to grow and maintain strong client relationships.
What are some of your business goals you have yet to achieve?
I would like still like to achieve a subdivision in Virginia where I have 40 acres of undeveloped property that would provide a cozy single family community or vacation retreat.
What advice do you have to offer to other aspiring entrepreneurs?
I believe that it is important to stay in prayer, avoid negative or small minded people, read about other successful people and don't be afraid to do what is right but not yet popular.
