“Swimming Buddy” Inventor On Latino Entrepreneurs

 

LBT: Do you have any advice for other Latinos who might want to start a business?

AR: Yes, network. Get out there and don’t be afraid to ask for help. Remember, the worst thing a person can tell you is no. But if you do your part by working hard and doing the necessary preparations to succeed, if you keep asking eventually someone will say yes. Don’t be afraid of the no’s.

But if you are going to embark on a business venture you better be willing to dedicate your life to it and forego a lot of downtime and hanging out. It’s tough but it’s worth it.

LBT: Do you have any best practices or advice for other Latinos who are interested in starting their own businesses?


AR: I suggest research with diligence. The upfront work in research will pay off. Otherwise you could stumble upon problems you didn’t foresee that you could’ve avoided by doing the upfront work.

Also, make sure your finances are in order and realize there are no eight to five days when you own a company. Hard work, determination and persistence will pay off if you don’t quit. Never quit.

Business Name: Swimming Buddy, LLC and currently based in Lansing, Michigan.
Swimming Buddy is currently being carried in several small stores and in Michigan’s Parks and Recreations areas. Armando plans to expand Swimming Buddy into larger chain stores nationwide and eventually internationally.

If you are interested in purchasing Swimming Buddy for personal use, or stocking them in your store, visit swimmingbuddy.com or email Armando Rositas at ajrositas@yahoo.com.

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