Today we’d like to introduce you to Rashad Davis.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Rashad. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I graduated in marketing from Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA in 2008 and got my start in retail management. I managed for seven years at Walgreens Pharmacy which nourished my skills in leadership, accounting, time management, marketing, and merchandising. While managing I began my entrepreneurial journey in music where I implemented the skills I learned in school around the campus and city of Baton Rouge. My first company, Thirty86 Media Group, launched in 2009 and began my journey in social media management. However, it was an entertainment blog and my efforts on social media were solely to draw traffic to the blog. I amassed a following of 50K on Twitter and an email list of over 10K subscribers.
This sparked the launching of T86Marketing in 2016 which would focus solely on social media. I acquired contracts with Atlanta Public Schools, the previous Commissioner of Dekalb County, and various small businesses, schools, and ministries. My clients have seen growth in their social media presence to the thousands and some have gotten celebrity recognition, international speaking engagements, television opportunities, and more! My ultimate goal is to help independent schools thrive through exposure on social media and help black-owned small businesses build and flourish.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It has not been a smooth road lol. Many of the obstacles I’ve endured have come from trial and error. I had to develop as a businessman and treat my business as the Fortune 500 business I claimed to desire. That requires endless research and training as well as treating each client as if they’re a million-dollar client. Also, never becoming content. When things are growing create a safety plan to protect against downtimes and remain diligent in work ethic as if money isn’t increasing!
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about T86 Marketing – what should we know?
T86 Marketing is a social media marketing agency that specializes in account management (content creation, growth, engagement, posting, lead management, etc.), Facebook/Instagram ads, and funnels. Our focus is to transform your social media into a machine that operates on autopilot to represent your brand, company culture, and brand voice, in the social media space and create your tribe of supporters who will be excited about your brand and gladly patronize your business. What I’m most proud of is the satisfaction clients have knowing they have a growing audience of individuals who interact with them and show support. What sets me apart is that I’m my biggest customer and with my background in music I know what it feels like to have something great and need the exposure to fuel my success. Therefore, each client I take on I take that same passionate and apply it to their gifts and skills.
Is there a characteristic or quality that you feel is essential to success?
Being teachable. As long as you’re learning you’re getting better and can provide more value.
Pricing:
- Packages start at $399/mo and vary depending on your needs.
Contact Info:
- Address: 3707 Main St. College Park, GA 30337
- Website: T86Marketing.com
- Phone: 678-664-8460
- Email: info@t86marketing.com
- Instagram: instagram.com/t86marketing
- Facebook: facebook.com/t86marketing
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