Today we’d like to introduce you to Mychel Dillard.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
Originally from Detroit, I grew up in the inner-city with my two younger brothers. My mother decided to relocate to Nashville, TN—where I spent most of my teenage years. At fifteen, I became a mother, but this did not deter me from striving for success as I entered college at the age of 16. I knew at a young age, I would take an alternate path to success.
I graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2005, at 20, with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. I went on to become a financial advisor and investor while holding a real estate license. However, I was laid off from my job in 2008 and decided, it was time to get serious about entrepreneurship.
I opened her first lounge in Nashville, called The G-Spot. Although it seemed like the right move then, within 90 days, I lost over $35,000 that I initially invested in the business. This was a pivotal moment in my career. Then, my newspaper business Caught-Up was very successful and required little attention. My team included a business manager and a staff of employees, and I was fairly hands-off when it came to daily operations. A year after opening, out of nowhere, all of my employees quit. I found out my business manager started his own newspaper, which almost immediately put me out of business.
I am evidence that failure is a part of the process, and this is only the beginning of my success story. My journey is a clear depiction of how adversity can be used as necessary building blocks for your success. With the success of both The Hookah Hideaway and Escobar Restaurant and Tapas, I have decided to open a third entertainment venue, Members Only Atlanta in October 2018, as well as upscale salon suites, Remedy Salon Suites, in October 2018. The sky is the limit!
Has it been a smooth road?
As aforementioned, I have had a lot of struggles along the road to my current success. And although successful, I still have my fair share obstacles to overcome.
If I had to give advice to other women, I would say, “Keep your cool!” I’ve found that I’m a lot less stressed when I don’t get worked up over small battles. Plus, you can oftentimes receive a quicker, more positive response when adversity is met with positivity.
Also, be careful who you seek advice from. All advice is not good advice. Make sure you are seeking information from someone who is actually qualified to give said information, and not just giving their opinion.
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into Escobar Restaurant & Tapas, Hookah Hideaway, GirlTalk App, WhoIsSnoop Business Consultations, Remedy Salon Suites, & Members Only story. Tell us more about the business.
I always refer to myself, and am well known, as a serial entrepreneur since I now have a multitude of thriving businesses in varying fields of service. At this point in my career, I am blessed to have teams of people to allow me to serve as an operational manager and leader over all of my projects. I am extremely proud of my multiple successes and it is very difficult for me to pick a brand I am most proud of because I adopt each project I pursue as ‘my baby’. I put my all into each endeavor in hopes that the seed I sow will grow equal and abundant fruit–so far, so good!
I am different from many other self-proclaimed ‘bosses’ in two ways. One, I am always willing to pull up my sleeves and work where work is needed. No task is beneath me. Two, I dedicate some of my very limited time to sharing my failures, successes, and advice to other current and aspiring entrepreneurs, by way of business consultations. Sometimes, successful people shy away from giving away their secrets and my belief is that there is enough to go around for all of us and I’m happy to help anyone in any way I can.
For good reason, society often focuses more on the problems rather than the opportunities that exist, because the problems need to be solved. However, we’d probably also benefit from looking for and recognizing the opportunities that women are better positioned to capitalize on. Have you discovered such opportunities?
This question is difficult for me, as I strive to never place myself in a box. With that, I believe that women are positioned for many of the same opportunities as men. Do we sometimes have to work harder or shine brighter to be recognized for those opportunities? Of course. I am proof that working hard and fighting for these positions that women me be second in line for, can pay off. It has also been the case, as I have proved myself through my successes, more and bigger opportunities continue to present themselves.
Contact Info:
- Website: WhoIsSnoop.com
- Email: HelpGrowMyBusiness@gmail.com
- Instagram: @WhoIsSnoop
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