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14 Tryon Daily Bulletin / The World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper Monday, October 29, 2012
WHERE WE WORK An in-depth look at an area business
PERSON FEATURED: Javin Miller BUSINESS: Yoder Seamless Gutter PHONE NUMBER: 828-817-9904 ADDRESS: 343 Blanton St., Columbus. EMAIL ADDRESS: Mjavin88@gmail.com OPERATING HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. NATURE OF BUSINESS: Water diversion systems and gutter cleaning PRINCIPAL MANAGER: Javin Miller YEAR FOUNDED: 2006 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: One HOW’S BUSINESS? I acquired the business the first part of September and I’m blessed to say that business has been great since then. I really enjoy getting to know all my customers on a personal level.
ONE THING I WISH EVERYONE KNEW ABOUT THIS BUSINESS: Locally owned and operated. I seek to keep serving the local customers that I know and love. SOMETHING YOU OFFER THAT A CUSTOMER WON’T FIND ELSEWHERE: Individually owned and operated with high emphasis on customer relations and quality of work. The owner himself will be on every job site to ensure that the job is done right. ADVICE TO YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS: I, myself, am a young entrepreneur and the best advice I could give is to not give up on your dreams. I feel blessed to own my business and with hard work and dedication noth-
Right: Javin Miller (photos submitted)
ing is impossible. MY FIRST JOB: My first job was working for my dad’s business, Miller’s Siding and Home Improvement. My dad is the main one who taught me all about owning your own business and a good work ethic. YOUR ROLE MODEL (in business or in life generally): My role model is Marlin Yoder, the gentleman that owned the business prior to me taking over. Not only did he train me how to run the business and do the work, but he also gained my respect by the amount of integrity he has and the way he ran his business. THE KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS: For me the key to success is first and foremost keeping God at the center of my business. However, hard work, dedication and honesty are also very important. I want to build my business based on customer satisfaction and quality of work.
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