An entrepreneur, DJ Wimberly is the epitome of the American success story. A go-getter his entire life, his business acumen started as a teenager and has only gotten stronger as the years have gone by. DJ’s journey began in high school when he was hand picked to model for JCPenny. He wisely saved and invested his earnings which he would later use to start a string of successful companies.
One of the greatest leaps of faith I’ve taken in my life was my decision to become an entrepreneur and start my own line of successful businesses. There’s no greater thrill than becoming your own boss and setting the course you want to take in life. Instead of waking up everyday to make someone else money, you get the satisfaction of knowing that every dollar you earn is supporting your bottom line and building you financial future.
What made you want to be you own boss? When I was younger I did have an opportunity to have a regular job. I worked as a host at a local restaurant chain and also worked at JCPenny as part of my modeling work with them. But to be honest, I knew very early on that I didn’t want to work for anyone else for the rest of my life. Plain and simple – I wanted to be in charge. Plus I never liked having to wake up early in the morning [laughs].
DJ used the success of his web design company to start several additional subsidiary brands including: Duvi Media – which provided high end fashion wear, Trio Atlantic Management – an artist management firm, Music Hype Online – a digital platform for new artist, Wimberly Interactive – web hosting service, and Ikonic Dance Studio. DJ and his companies have been featured in numerous publications and on several media outlets including CNN. As accomplished as he is, he’s poised for even greater business success in the future. Discover more details at Dennis Wimberly.
It’s been an extraordinary journey. But no new year’s resolution is complete without recognizing and taking responsibility for past mistakes. Mistakes that resulted in me voluntarily shutting down my company. The truth is – despite our many successes – we didn’t always get it right. In spite of all of our accomplishments, I have to also acknowledge where we got it wrong. Looking back, I now understand that I simply wasn’t prepared for the phenomenal growth the company experienced. I didn’t setup the proper organizational infrastructure to handle the multitude of projects we were receiving on a regular basis. And, as tough as it is to admit, I wasn’t always the best leader.
Music Site Makers – the company that started it all. MSM was recognized as the #1 web design firm in the country. Providing high quality sites at affordable prices, the firm has amassed over 1000 satisfied clients. Induvia – Contemporary/High End Fashion – Induvia provides a fine line of casual clothing for the working professional who likes to go out for a night on the town. See more info at Wimberly Media Atlanta.