Vernon Deas, founder of GRPFLY, joins me for this episode of the Journey of Business. A friend, a man of faith and a successful creative entrepreneur with a lot to offer each of you, I’m excited to share this conversation.
We talk about the origin of GRPFLY, the lessons learned through failure and the importance of inspiring and helping the next generation of entrepreneurs. Don’t miss this episode, and subscribe wherever you find podcasts.
Find Vernon on Instagram:
@VernGRPFLY
@GRPFLY
And online GRPFLY.com
GRPFLYCreative.com
Show highlights:
01:15 - Intro to Vernon Deas
02:58 - The launch of Group Fly
03:45 - Art was an OUT
05:00 - What was the goal behind creating GRPFly?
06:30 - Where does the name GRPFly come from?
09:40 - Obstacles to launching Vernon’s business
11:33 - Being an entrepreneur got really REAL!
15:08 - Launching into the stratosphere
17:15 - Vernon’s “oops” moment
19:23 - The bad investor
21:20 - Unpacking the lessons of failures
23:25 - How hard is it to stay on top of trends?
26:30 - Vernon’s advice for young creative entrepreneurs
29:00 - a hustle and content powered business model
32:00 - Vernon’s heart for people leads to UrbanBridge
36:00 - How important is inspiring others for Vernon?
38:30 - How has falling helped Vernon in his life?
41:00 - the timing is right for expansion
43:55 - What’s Vernon’s advice for anyone starting a business or contemplating giving up on the dream
47:40 - Find Vernon online
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