Today we’d like to introduce you to Denzell Turner.
Hi Denzell, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I started doing web design when I was in my junior year of undergrad at the University of Michigan. I was a part of a student organization and my friend showed me how to make a free website using Wix and I started making websites from there. Over the years, I have built over 50 websites through Wix, WordPress, Squarespace and a host of other platforms. Currently, I am elevating my current business structure to help e-commerce, creatives, and service-based entrepreneurs create design and launch websites that will increase revenue and drive brand engagement.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road?
No, it has not been a smooth road at all. Over the years as I have been working on my business, I have held full-time jobs, some part-time creative projects, and even went back to school full-time to pursue my MBA. All of these activities have been pretty time intensive so it hasn’t been the easiest to work on and grow my business as much as I would have liked. Needless to say, time management and business operations have been a big hurdle to overcome for me. However, I have worked with dynamic people over the years and some dope projects which has kept me in the game for as long as I have been.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
Determination Media is a digital media services company specializing in web design. The inception of Determination Media began in 2012 as submission into an entrepreneur scholarship competition and the idea won first place! Since then, the official business was created in 2014 and we have been determined to creatively assist our customers in developing their digital presence. I am most proud of servicing over 50 different organizations in developing an online presence by way of web design. It’s truly rewarding to help put different brands in position to succeed in the digital space. What sets me apart from others would be my ability to help clients understand how to best use their websites to drive engagement.
We’d love to hear about how you think about risk taking?
Yes, I have taken several risks regarding my business. Early on, I did not know how to build certain features for some websites, but I would tell my clients, “I have not done this before, but I can figure it out. Luckily, they were patient with me and took the chance on me “figuring it out”. Also, I have no problem reaching out to prospective businesses that I would like to work with and offer my services. This is how I have landed some of my longest-tenured clients by not being afraid to put myself out there. Very nerve wrecking at times but just as rewarding in the end.
Contact Info:
- Email: denzell@determinationmedia.com
- Website: determinationmedia.com
- Instagram: @determinationmedia
