Today we’d like to introduce you to Dometrice Clemmons.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
Let me begin by saying that I am an Atlanta native a proud “Grady Baby.” The first noteworthy milestone of my journey was being a first-generation college graduate. This milestone represented the beginning of progress for my entire family. Interestingly, at first, I was on a track to go to law school, but clearly, that was not my purpose, and so instead, after graduating from Spelman College, I worked as a middle school teacher in City Schools of Decatur. After only a year in a half, teaching fulfilled that part of my journey, and it was time for me to move on to something else. I was burning with a passion for entrepreneurship. One of the first businesses I started was owning my child care facility and an affordable private school. I began as a young black woman who did not have a support system around me that embodied the vision for entrepreneurship. Yet, I knew what I wanted to accomplish: financial independence. Undoubtedly, it was a difficult journey that included becoming a divorcee, single parent, homeless, and at one point dead broke. But all of my experiences thus far have made me the woman I am today. All of the strengths I have as a self-made, self-funded business mogul, business consultant, and political change agent came from having a strong mother, the relationships I developed with mentors who had the experiences, and a lifestyle that aligned with who and what I wanted to accomplish as an industry leader. Today, I am overwhelmed with pride, mainly for being the boss over the past 29 years- leading, serving, and most importantly, paying it forward through my philanthropic and consulting initiatives.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It has certainly never been an easy journey for me. First, I had the typical lack of access to capital and lacked a support system of valuable individuals to my goals and objectives.
The main struggle I had as a young entrepreneur was to learn a lot on my own, especially from my failures. Some days, I went to bed and woke up clouded with uncertainties. Yes, it has been challenging and sometimes arduous, but I have always prided myself in forging a new path, making it happen by any means necessary, and creating a new reality not just for myself but for my family and my community.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
DCL is a holding company for several subsidiaries, including but not limited to a multi-diverse platform of franchises. My micro-enterprise dabbles in everything, ranging from products and supplies to training, entertainment, talent management, and other services. We also launch and organize government relations create, and launch distribution companies and new business development firms. I am a certified business and leadership coach and provide one-to-one coaching and offer two luxury entrepreneurship retreats annually.
Firstly, I value taking ownership of my responsibilities and story. Secondly, Dometrice Clemmons is a mother, a wife, a passionate multipreneur, a personal business consultant, community advocate, and philanthropist.
Foundations I support are She Steams, Foundation, Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta, Dress For Success Atlanta, and Alzheimer’s of Georgia.
What do you do, what do you specialize in, / what are you known for?
I am a businesswoman: I specialize in developing, buying, and selling businesses. In addition, I am a national sound sought-after business coach and consultant. I help companies increase their sales overall profitability, keep their doors open, and help stuck and frustrated entrepreneurs.
My portfolio includes project management, political leadership, education, and motivational speaking. Though some will say that I am mainly known for being the “first female African-American Henry County Commissioner” and for earning The Commissioner of the Year 2018 for my work on expanding business opportunities for small businesses in Henry County, one of the fastest-growing counties in the country.
What sets you apart from others?
As a businesswoman, I self-funded most of my business investments from the profits of the other businesses I successfully developed and owned. In 2016, I became the first African American woman elected for the Henry County Board of Commissioners in Georgia, a tremendous recognition for my community and me. Despite having a long list of achievements, I would say that my approach to business sets me apart from others. I am specifically passionate about training and giving other minority business owners the tools to compete in the free enterprise market through education. In addition, I focus on my generational wealth; I also raise more than 500K a year collectively for the non-profits. Finally, I am passionate about financial independence.
What do you want our readers to know about your brand, offerings, services, etc?
Firstly, my brand focuses on inspiring people, namely women, internationally on leadership and entrepreneurship. I have done this through three initiatives thus far: Black Women Who Franchise Conference, She Steams Foundation, Leadership to Entrepreneurship Podcast and Coaching programs, Flourish and Prosper Luxury Entrepreneurship Retreats. I have also authored two books: Influential Leadership & Boss Addict, in an effort to share my knowledge and experiences as an entrepreneur for the past 29 years. My experience in leadership has enabled me to provide exemplified operational leadership to ensure successful operation on business projects. Additionally, for more than 12 years, I have been involved in the creative community. My main contribution is being a Black Art Investor and Collector.
Do you have any advice for those just starting?
Once you have figured out your path, seek a mentor or coach to help you become successful.
Anything you wish you knew when you were starting out.
I wish I understood investing, exiting, and diversifying businesses.
Contact Info:
- Email: studio367@paintingwtihatwist.com
- Website: https://www.deeclemmons.com/, https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/mcdonough/
- Instagram: @Deeclemmons, @pwatmcdonough
- Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1487649289, https://m.facebook.com/Pwatmcdonough/
