Hello, and WELCOME to the third and final installment of my interview with Kyong from Koo De Ker.

We have heard about Kyong the business woman, and all about Koo De Ker as a business. We get into detail about the adventure that is entrepreneurship in this video. Kyong is brutally honest about the level of stress experienced on a daily basis in order to run your own business, but she also explains why it is all worth it in the end. She gives great advice about being honest with your customers and how to get the word out about your business. And for those who are bored by the usual business mumbo jumbo, we also talk about pimps.

Do you have a fashion question, or want to find out more about Koo De Ker? Send them a message on Twitter at @KooDeKer

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Welcome to Part 2. Soooo glad you stopped by. In this episode, Kyong and I talk about Utah’s fickle, conservative fashion market, and the challenges that arise because of this.

What else would Kyong do if she wasn’t running the shop? What kind of people typically shop at Koo De Ker? Find out this, and a lot more by clicking PLAY!

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Hello! Welcome to Part 1 of my intervew with Kyong from Koo De Ker, a woman’s clothing boutique in the 9th and 9th district of Salt Lake City, UT.

In this video, you will be introduced to Kyong and get an invitation into her shop to check out the latest fashions that she has hand picked for YOU! She talks about her entry into the world of woman’s clothing, business ownership, and how hard it can be to maintain a successful business.

Have you ever wanted to own a business of your own? Have you wondered where you can get some advice from current entrepreneurs? You have found the right place! Watch this video, and when you are finished, make sure to scroll down and watch the rest. Show these folks some love and comment, or better yet, visit/call their businesses and support local!

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Anyone who has attempted to start their own business knows how difficult it can be. Things such as paperwork, taxes, cash flow problems, hiring, firing, etc., etc., etc. pop up that were not part of the dream you had when you imagined running your business.

In Part 3 of my interview with Brian Palmer, we talk about the entrepreneurial side of things, including the unexpected things that pop up during the process. Brian gives some excellent tips about listening to other people’s advice, and paying attention to what’s in your bank account.

If you haven’t watched parts 1 and 2 of Brian’s interview, scroll down and watch them as well! Thanks for stopping by, and if you have suggestions on who we should interview next, email me! ryan@royalants.com. Thanks!

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In Part 1, we heard about Brian Palmer and what made him choose to open his own plumbing business. In this episode, we go into more detail about the business itself. Brian’s advice is certainly helpful to more than just someone looking to open a business involving plumbing. He talks about how to be competitive, finding your niche within your own industry, continuously staying up on new technologies, and doing it right the first time.

Would you like to find out how to get Brian to literally eat a toilet? We cover this exciting topic as well! Watch, learn, and enjoy!

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In the third and final installment of my interview with Scott, we take a tour of a wine store to get some recommendations on what you should be drinking! Scott talks about how to train your palate (drink a lot of wine!), and how to find a great value play. Ever wanted a good wine for 4 bucks? We show you one! Scott talks reds, whites, varieties most people can’t pronounce, and shows you some of his favorites.

If you want some wine advice, email scott@bottlneckwines.com. Make sure you follow him on Twitter here.

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This is the second installment in our three-part series with Scott Cunningham. In this episode, Scott talks passion, bookkeeping, taxes, finding your niche, and, of course, wine! Stay tuned for Part 3 which will be posted soon!

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Thanks for stopping by! In this video, you will see my interview with Scott Cunningham. Scott is the owner/operator of Bottleneck Wines, a wine and spirit brokerage out of Salt Lake City, Utah. Oftentimes when we think of a “local business,” we think of a brick and mortar shop with a cash register and a few employees running around. This is a great example of a business that doesn’t have a storefront you can visit, but is still a business you can support and be proud to call “local.”

In Part 1 of our interview, Scott talks about an entrepreneurial fire he had burning from a very early age and how he used that to start building businesses of his own at the age of 24. We get an in-depth look at how Scott transitioned from sports to coffee to wine. Jump over to Twitter and follow Scott by clicking here. Enjoy! Make sure to register for the RoyalAnts beta by clicking here.

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