Jaiden Houston
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There are over 300 million pairs of shoes being thrown out every year equating to 30-40 tons of waste in our landfills. My mission is to shrink that number one pair at a time.
Jaiden Houston is up.
Who are you and what do you do?
My name is Jaiden Houston and I’m the CEO and founder of Jay restorations. At Jay Restorations, we understand that your shoes hold sentimental value and deserve the utmost care. We are High-End Sneaker Specialists our skilled team is here to bring them back to their former glory.
Our services include regular cleaning, ice box sessions for color restoration, cleaning and repaint, and full restoration packages. With attention to detail and expertise, we meticulously clean, repair, and restore your shoes, ensuring they look as good as new. We take pride in our commitment to exceptional customer service, striving to exceed your expectations with every restoration. Our goal is to provide a seamless and convenient experience, so you can confidently trust us with your precious footwear.
What did it take/how did you get started?
There are over 300 million pairs of shoes being thrown out every year equating to 30-40 tons of waste in our landfills. My mission is to shrink that number one pair at a time.
At the same time I always had a niche for sneakers & fashion I wanted to keep my sneakers looking fresh as long as possible. Our services also helps out our local communities to give people another chance to wear their long lost sneakers.
What does the future look like for you and your business?
We are planning to fully automate our services at kiosks all over the world powered by robotics and artificial intelligence.
What drives / motivates you on a daily basis?
Sounds cliche but what drives me is to be a role model for others, I want people to see me as a symbol that anything is possible no matter where you come from and your upbringing YOU can make things happen.
What advice would you give someone interested in doing what you do?
Practice your craft it’s always quality over quantity you want people to invest into you, so every task you get treat it like it’s your last.
What has been the hardest part of your business journey?
Finding consistency in customers and outreaching to real new customers in with a low budget.
How have you managed burnout thus far?
Greatly! Mental breaks are extremely important in anything you do, you have to give yourself a cool down time and look over the shoulder at how far you’ve came already.
What are a few resources that you'd recommend?
The EntreLeadership Podcast: Defy the Odds with David Goggins
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Jaiden Houston
How many hours a week do you work on this hustle?
30
# of Employees?
3
When did you start?
July 2020
How much did it cost to launch?
$1,500
What were your funding methods and ballpark amount raised?
Started everything with my own funds and recently raised $1,000
Annual revenue?
$10K
Projected revenue?
$100K
What's the #1 thing you need right now?
Engineers & robotic experts, raising money & mentors