We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Victoria Keith. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Victoria below.
Victoria, appreciate you joining us today. Let’s start with the story of your mission. What should we know?
My mission stems from growing and learning the hard way about finances. I was introduced to financial decisions my freshmen year of college. Before I could buy my textbooks I was met with a credit card offers. The lack of knowledge on how to manage credit early on led to a free ride on the struggle bus. The struggle to learn and understand finances started early and continued after college.
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?
I grew up loving sports and went to college for Broadcast Journalism. However, during my stent in radio and television I discovered it was not a very lucrative opportunity. I struggled to find something that would meet my financial needs and interest. As a result, I had several jobs, but never a career. That changed in January 2015, when I was hired as a car sales professional. Initially, I was skeptical of selling cars, because it was a career that had such a negative connotation attached to it. However, I decided I wouldn’t be “that person” and quickly discovered a career, passion and success.
I loved meeting people, assisting them finding their dream car and financially it paid well. It was the lack of knowledge from so many clients that pushed me towards starting my business. I wanted to level the playing field for car shoppers. In January 2019, I developed Ask Victoria. My products help clients save hours at the dealership, several points on their interest rate and thousands of dollars on the vehicle they want to purchase. Through the expansion of Ask Victoria Financial Boutique we are able to provide clients with tips and tools to save money, time and haggling in areas of financial planning, credit repair, real estate, car shopping, insurance and notary services.
I am most proud when a client gives a testimonial about how our services assisted them. That truly is the fuel that helps keep me going. I’m honored to serve.
What I want potential clients to know is that there’s not one major financial decision you should make before contacting Ask Victoria Financial Boutique. With a staff of seasoned professionals, we are here to guide you in saving money, time and haggling wit major financial decisions. As a result, you will be confident in executing your next financial move.
How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?
My pivot came in October 2022. Initially, Ask Victoria was created in January 2019 as an auto consulting firm. However, the average client buys a car every 3-5 years. Once I provided a consultation, I wouldn’t see that client again for three years, IF they needed me. So, I sat with my thoughts if I assist you to avoid the financial pitfalls of car buying, but I don’t equip you in other financial areas I believe I failed. Fast-forward to 2022, I expanded Ask Victoria into Financial Boutique and added other financial experts. It has proven to be the best decision for the business as we are able to garner a larger reach and keep everything in-house. The Financial Boutique truly is a one-stop shop for all things financial.
Any stories or insights that might help us understand how you’ve built such a strong reputation?
My strong reputation comes, as a car sales professional, hanging my hat on knowing I shared information that would put them in the best position to make a car purchase. That attitude and mentality transferred to Ask Victoria Financial Boutique and has not wavered. It also aided in my personal selection of the women I work with inside of the boutique. Every financial professional exhibits the same care and compassion to assist.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.AskVictoria.net
- Instagram: @AskVictoriaFinancialBoutique
- Facebook: @AskVictoriaFinancialBoutique
- Youtube: @AskVictoriaFinancialBoutique
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