Let's welcome Donell Benton #GeniusRepairCola to #1mccola!
Origin story: grew up with a learning disability, but thought that if he could learn to do something too hard for other people to do, he would find success.
Donell taught himself to code and repair electronics. He discovered his innate talent to fix items from phones to watches to stereo equipment #GeniusRepairCola #1mccola
Donell has a cautionary tale for #entrepreneurs: be very careful with business partners! He got burned more than once, but is still fighting to make his business work. #GeniusRepairCola #1mccola
Big dream: give back to others who have experienced the struggles he's overcome in life. #GeniusRepairCola #1mccola
Next steps: Donell wants to transition from technition to running the business. #GeniusRepairCola #1mccola
Ideal client: busy professionals who need technology help from someone they trust. #GeniusRepairCola #1mccola
Where did the name come from? Everyone kept telling him "You're a genius!" #GeniusRepairCola #1mccola
Getting help with the step by step structure will help Donell a lot moving forward. #GeniusRepairCola #1mccola
Big dream: be the biggest electronic repair business in the area. #GeniusRepairCola #1mccola
Donell is one of the very few @Apple certified repair shops in Columbia. #GeniusRepairCola #1mccola
What's next? "Take over the world." #GeniusRepairCola #1mccola
The Columbia business community wants to help small businesses grow. #GeniusRepairCola #1mccola
"Your intellectual property is your fortune." - Tom Ledbetter from @MidlandsTech to Donell. #GeniusRepairCola #1mccola
Thank you Donell from #GeniusRepairCola for sharing your incredible success story at #1mccola. Your determination to overcome limitations and showcase your brilliance inspired us all. The Columbia business community is ready to help you take over the world!
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