We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Todd Franklin II. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Todd below.
Alright, Todd thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. How did you come up with the idea for your business?
Being a visionary is something I have always prided myself on since a child. I knew that one day I wanted to become wealthy. Into my early adulthood, I had tried numerous different types of businesses – dropshipping, social media marketing, screen play writing, amongst other things. In 2022, I came up with the idea to start Cali Avenue Promotions LLC: an Event Planning and Promotion company. We host a wide range of events from artist showcases to sports watch parties to comedy events. Cali Avenue Promotions LLC is a subsidiary of the umbrella company Cali Avenue Co. Cali for us stands for “Creatives Always Live Infinitely”. We believe that creative works such as music, movies, apparel, and events live beyond the creator. We strive to create things that will leave a lasting positive impact not only on individuals but the community as well.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
Cali Avenue Promotions LLC specializes in creating memorable events that bring communities together in Los Angeles. Founded in 2022 by Todd Franklin II and Thomas Gasca, this event planning and promotion company offers a full suite of services tailored to enhancing participant engagement and excitement. Their offerings encompass event hosting, event promotion, and custom graphic design, aiming to provide everything their clients need for successful, fun, and epic gatherings. Beyond their primary services, Cali Avenue Promotions also runs a loyalty program, rewarding attendees with discounts and freebies, encouraging ongoing engagement and community growth.
Can you tell us the story behind how you met your business partner?
It’s actually pretty crazy how we met each other. We were friends on facebook! We don’t even know who added who! In 2020, I organized a protest against police brutality and social inequality in America and I was running for County Commissioner in Florida. Thomas reached out to me to just tell me he respected what I was doing and gave me words of encouragement. A few months later, I had dropped out of the political race and moved to Los Angeles. My first day there Thomas pulled up on me and showed me around the city a bit. We had a few talks about life and decided that we both wanted out of the rat race and decided to start a business together. Cali Avenue was created shortly after that!
What’s been the best source of new clients for you?
Social media is the best source of new clients for the business. If you know how to use it properly, it can be a great advantage for any business owner. We are able to reach out to new venues to discuss partnerships as well as scout new artists to perform at our events.
Contact Info:
- Website: http:/www.caliavenuepromotions.com
- Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/1toddthagodd
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-franklin-ii-a36181127/
