I am 25 years of age and I am happily married and a father to a beautiful baby girl. My hobbies are doodling with technology and, a bit cliche but, watching a nice movie. I also enjoy a nice game of billiard pool.

I am the eldest of three siblings. My father is a business man and has been in business practically all his life and my mother works in operations and inventory for my business. Speaking about business, I am an entrepreneur and proprietor of a fast food business in Guyana, Chicken ‘n’ Burger Delight, which is located over the West Coast of Demerara. The scope of my responsibilities revolve around daily management of the business, strategic decision making, budgeting and more. I manage approximately 25 to 30 employees.

1. How did you arrive at the idea for your business?

The idea for Chicken ‘n’ Burger Delight was actually a team effort. Originally, the building in which the business now sits was not meant for a fast food. After much deliberation on a lucrative business venture, a joint decision was made by family and friends that a fast food would be ideal when considering the location, foot traffic and commerce activity in the area.

2. What was your key driving force to become an entrepreneur?

In short, I have always found the freedom of an entrepreneur exciting. The idea of having that independence to explore new ideas, methods, best practices and innovation without restriction is one that I have always dreamt about.

What is your greatest challenge being an entrepreneur?

The daily struggle to constantly find new and creative ways to motivate and inspire my employees and how to continue to do so.

4. What has been your most satisfying moment in business?

My most satisfying moment in business is to witness my employees work as a unit and with total cohesion to achieve our targets we set out to achieve on 25th December, 2018 (Christmas Eve). Strategic decisions and plans were made by our management team and said decisions and plans were well executed.

5. What piece of advice would you give to other young people who want to become entrepreneurs?

Its okay to start small; be creative enough to understand that small does not mean mediocre and shabby; with integrity and dignity, be persistent, determined and unwavering on the targets/goals you set out to achieve; always be legitimate and genuine; keep steady your moral compass and lastly, work by and with high standards and aim for nothing less.

6. How do you define success?

Lets be real, success is earning (wealth) enough to enjoy life in comfort while splurging on happiness and contentment.

7. Who has been your greatest inspiration?

My greatest motivation and inspiration are my parents.