We recently connected with George Davis and have shared our conversation below.

George, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. To kick things off, we’d love to hear about things you or your brand do that diverge from the industry standard

With every brand I’ve started or have been a part of the focus has been, “How will I solve a problem?” That’s really what makes your idea come together. Does your brand solve a problem? It creates a need and value not only for you as a consumer, but as a product. I don’t sell clothes. I produce inspiration. You can buy any brand or product at any time. Why did you buy it? Yes, to look good, but it had a lot of assets. It was made with the best materials, patience, and quality. It felt personal when you put it on. Like it was made just for you and the environment you love. As much as we follow trends in life we still yearn for that exclusivity. That uniqueness. The one of one factor. Personalization. Even though things are done on a global scale and perspective it still provides individuality.

George, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

Distraction is why I got into industry. I needed a distraction from life so starting a business felt like the right move. It was a good one, because it opened so many doors for me. I have a solid 20+ years background in sales and customer service. I applied that to what I learned in the music industry with marketing and the rest fell in place over time. Almost 8 years later, I haven’t even scratched the surface. A consulting business that developed into clothing, sports, graphic design, food industry, liquor, and some more things on the way. Davis Global was built and based on network. I made a lot of connections over the years as a music artist and just followed up. Provided solution to problems in business and offered insight to increase growth. Business consultation worked because I could see a client’s value from a different perspective. Not just the perspective they were comfortable with. Some of my friends in industry had investments that weren’t profitable, and I was able to step in and help them turn profit. Imagine having a business for years and just paying the bills. Not seeing growth from your investment. I was able to change that in some cases. Then as my company grew, I was able to provide jobs for people with similar skills and drive. Creating a sustainable environment that didn’t feel corporate, but more personable.

Can you open up about how you funded your business?

Starting a business is not for the faint of heart. It’s an investment mentally, emotionally, and financially. You can start 1of 2 ways, Starting with your own money or investors. Except for a few times in my life, I always had my own money or knew how to maneuver money. I’ve always bet on myself. I did with the startup. I invested in my 1st major project with money I saved from my paychecks. It was a few hundred. Anytime you invest in yourself you tend to micromanage finances more, which may distract you from growth and progress in a timely fashion. Whereas an investor gives you a free approach to focus on tasks at hand. At the time that didn’t matter to me. I needed a focus from my personal life. I probably spent more money on travel expenses in the 1st year because I wanted to personalize the experience. Really show potential customers I was committed and valued their time. It was worth it. Knowing what I know now though, I’d use my finances from a better developed perspective.

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

That you’re busy. We make time for what we want to. The most productive people will answer your call or text the same day or moments after you’ve called. Perception plays so much in people’s day to day. There are people who are always busy when you call or reach out, because they want you to perceive that they are important. It shouldn’t matter. I’m at the peak of my life’s work and I still some how manage to make time for what’s important to me. I answer the important calls, I’m present at my children’s events. It’s priorities. Yes, I’ll see a full calendar. Proper scheduling handles that. I take days off. I reward myself now with trips and vacations. It’s about enjoying life at this point with people who love you and legitimately are there for you and have been there for you. Take your busy schedule off the table. For whatever reason. The money will be there. That’s why it’s not about the money for me. It’s about the freedom it provides, but never about the money. Remember this, “Busy people chase money, wealthy people chase time.”

Contact Info:

• Website: https://LABEASTA.SHOP
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• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-davis-87056645
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