Kamloops Innovation Centre
What is the purpose of Kamloops Innovation Centre?
Offers various resources and services to entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses
Who is James partnered with?
Kasey
What is creativity about?
Creativity is about new ideas and see connections
What would James's want to envision for Squamish regarding martial arts gyms?
He would like to see one or two superior gyms with different incorporations instead of 4-5 satisfactory gyms.
What are the three most important habits to be a successful entrepreneur?
They set goals for themselves and learn something new everyday.They are also persistent and surround themselves with people that make them better. They seek new experiences.
What idea is tourism built around?
Tourism is built around the idea of experience
Why did James decide to join on this endeavour?
Because he is passionate about boxing.
What is one undeniable fact about the world, specifically in the business world?
Everything in the world is a remix
What is James goal for the business?
To keep attracting and helping more people to join the martial arts community. He wants the customers to feel safe and have fun in the space, while learning cool skills at the gym!
What are the biggest challenges to being an entrepreneur?
Finding the right idea. Before your business can take off, you need to have a viable, profitable business plan. Lack of funding. Hiring and managing employees and time management. Marketing, sales and competition.
Why does the government want more businesses?
Government want more business so they essentially pay more taxes
What is one struggle that James's business deals with?
Competition with other gyms and the access to free outdoor activities.
Why is getting ideas out and stepping out of your comfort zone better for younger generations?
Younger is better because more access to knowledge about the marketplace
What would be some of the values of this gym?
Respect, honour, and dedication.
How do you stay on top of industry trends?
Network-Get to know people in your industry. Monitor your business-Use tools like financial projections and business dashboards to measure business benchmarks and spot trends. Keep in touch with your customers-Social networking tools like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter make it easier than ever to find out what your customers think and want.
What is the essence of the idea?
students start businesses and help with management
What is the purpose of the Sound Marital Arts?
To help provide service to the community and to make everyone feel that they are apart of a family. Also to use the defence skills anytime in life.
What is marketing like in today’s world?
Marketing today is more low barrier and easier access
What is one the ways the Sound markets their business?
They sponsor local sports teams and provide strength and conditioning classes as well as kickboxing classes. Eg. Bears, Squamish girls soccer
How do you market your business?
Which value is vital for young entrepreneurs?
Creativity
How does James balance his personal life and his business?
He has a supportive family who helps him when needed, his clients are understanding and he makes time to exercise/eat healthy for a healthy lifestyle. He also does not dread both his jobs, instead he looks forward to waking up and starting his day.
One key tip for young entrepreneurs?
Connecting to yourself and bringing passion to your projects
Who is one of the famous athlete that trains at the Sound?
Jamey Horth
How do you push through your biggest business doubts?
Focus on your strengths and achievements: Remind yourself of your skills, accomplishments, and the reasons you started your business in the first place. Reflect on past successes and use them as motivation to overcome doubts