What if changing your business name opened doors to new opportunities? Join Altaf Kapasi, owner of American Glass Company, as he shares the exhilarating journey of rebranding and venturing into commercial work. Discover the power of consistency and clear communication in navigating uncharted territories and revitalizing a business.
In this episode, delve into the dynamics of a successful marriage turning into a thriving business partnership. Altaf and his wife's creative synergy shapes their decision-making process, highlighting the importance of open communication amidst significant changes. Picture the nerve-wracking experience of standing before a crowd and sharing insights—Altaf thought so too! Yet, he embraced speaking engagements, sharing wisdom on relationships and leadership. Through his journey, learn the art of balancing family, personal growth, and business expansion. Join us for inspiration, enlightenment, and motivation as we ride the rollercoaster of transforming a local business into a thriving commercial venture!
NOTABLE QUOTES
"If you're not consistent with networking or getting a face in front of people, they're not probably not gonna remember who you are." – Altaf
"As long as you communicate with your significant other, you could literally accomplish anything." – Altaf
"I love being an entrepreneur. I'm continuously able to grow and learn." – Altaf
"In that crowd I try to find one or two people that I know and I make direct eye contact with them. It's just I'm having a conversation with me and that one person, then I'll slowly shift over to the next person. So, the entire audience feels like they're getting my attention." – Altaf
"The whole point is to network a little bit too. I try to meet somebody every time I go to one of [networking] things." – Altaf
"Get there early so you can network with people." – Philip
"If you never go back and reflect, it's kind of hard to grow and get better so that your business can continue to grow." – Philip
"Once you put a camera in front of me, I get nervous. So I've been putting myself in more and more situations like that to challenge and grow." – Altaf
“You have to go back and see what you've done, analyze it.” – Altaf
“Just be open and honest.” – Altaf
“When you have your three minutes to speak, bring some value. Teach us something that we didn't know before. So that way, you remember us.” – Altaf
“We're allowed to make mistakes and fix them when the time is right.” – Altaf
“Family is what keeps me together. They keep you there together and they're there for you when no one else is there.” – Altaf
"Don't sit there and try and work on every single thing people told you to work on, because sometimes people are just saying something and it's really not even that important to work on anyways." – Philip
“When you make a mistake and if you don't talk to them, your customer loses that trust in you and it will affect you long term.” – Altaf
“Don't forget about your family, and people that have always been there for you, because, at the end of the day, if the business goes away, they're still going to be there.” – Altaf
"You got to find the harmony within family and business because that's typically our why as business owners." – Philip
RESOURCES
Altaf
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Email: info@americanglassco.com
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Philip
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