by Rachel Kincaid, member writer
Noah Boswell, 23-year old entrepreneur and owner of three companies in Raleigh addressed Triangle Hispanic Professionals on Thursday, December 13 in Brier Creek. He opened by answering the video poll question.
"The best way to positively affect our city is leadership," he states matter-of-factly. "The Hispanic population is the largest US minority group, but is still underrepresented because we need more leaders." Noah mentions that the growing number of Hispanic professionals and blue collar workers is still underrepresented in politics and business. Publications that highlight community and national leaders while giving readers insight into their varied backgrounds is a much-needed resource in all demographics.
“Consider Black Enterprise magazine for instance,” Noah continues. “I like [this publication] because it tells the stories of successful people—where they come from and what it took them to succeed. People need to know that they can achieve despite their challenges, and that others have gone on to succeed before them.”
Noah already knows plenty about challenges. As a child he learned to achieve academically despite dealing with an extreme learning disability.
“My drive to be number one was misguided energy, though,” he recalls. “My thoughts should have been more on good grades, my desired result, not on fear and doubt and pressure, a much undesired result. Now I know better how to focus my energy.”
"Get to know your competition."
When asked for tips on business ownership, he leans back and smiles.
“Get to know the owner of your competition,” he states. “Because everybody deep down wants to help somebody else succeed.” Noah advises to maintain a respectful approach when getting close to your competitors.
“I always remind my competition that they’re the bigger company, that they are the ones that handle the really big accounts,” he continues, half chuckling. He knows that although in a number of years he may be putting many of these ‘big fish’ out of business., he gives them much of the credit and upper hand due right now.
"Use your time now."
Noah also states accountability as a secret to success. “Backing up what you say and following through on your word is important,” he says, “so that your particular demographic is not taking the punches for you.” One demographic that Noah surely represents is the young professional. He has found a field that welcomes young consultants, turning his biggest challenge into a strength.
“A client believes that young people understand the internet. When I was younger I found that people wouldn’t take my opinion into account because I was younger than they. Now, my biggest challenge could be in trying to continue to appear young. That, and capital,” he laughs.
One of Noah’s life goals is to become a billionaire by age 40, as seen on his blog (NoahBoswell.com) and his various social networking web pages. When asked what will bring him to his goal within 20 years, he mentions not procrastinating.
“Use your time now and get your billable hours today,” he explains. “If you put them off until tomorrow, you simply can’t get more billable hours tomorrow. I saw my grandfather, my only father figure, die while I was in middle school,” he continues. “It taught me that there is going to be a day that I, too, am in a hospital bed. Each day I think, ‘Am I going the extra mile for myself and my clientele today?”
Noah Boswell, a resident of Raleigh, NC is a certified Google Ad Pro, owner of LooktotheRight.com and co-owner of Sponsor An Exotic luxury advertising. He can be reached at PNBind@gmail.com.
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