While in the military, David Perry became interested in photography. David wanted to make a career out of his passion, but knew that he had to make a living. After working in sales and marketing for various corporations, David decided to put himself on commission and branch out on his own. Instead of photographing models and actresses, David focused on corporate work. His present company, PHOTOVISIONS INC, was financed out of pocket.
Phillip Ramos Jr. (philjr@philatron.com) had quite a difficult youth, but his faith and determination allowed him to beat the odds. After years of working in the manufacturing industry, Phillip decided to branch out on his own. His company, PHILATRON INTERNATIONAL, opened its doors in 1974. His company specializes in manufacturing electronic wire, cable and hoses.
Lula Washington (www.lulawashington.com) started her dance studio/company LULA WASHINGTON DANCE THEATRE while she was a student at UCLA. Inspired by Alvin Ailey’s dance company, Lula wanted to take her company to the same heights. Financing has always been a struggle, but the dancers’ passion for the art kept the company going.
Cyndi Romero-Turk and her husband David Turk, a former construction worker, always wanted to own a business. The day David’s construction tools were stolen they learned that a flower shop was for sale. Cyndi’s initial plan was to quit her job and be a stay-at-home mom for awhile. But once they bought the shop, both she and her husband embarked on the new business venture.
"TECHNOLOGY (LIGHTS AND BYTES: TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS)"
Episode #460: Mark McLaughlin
Many people know very little about Computer Forensics. Mark McLaughlin (mjm@cf-intl.com) built an entire company around it. COMPUTER FORENSICS INTERNATIONAL provides litigation support, recovers digital evidence, and sometimes works for hire doing internal investigations for companies. Mark, a former policeman, has always envisioned himself as owning his own business.
