He Earned a MBA and Turned Down a Corporate Job to Establish his Own Company - Spiffy ENT Ep. 9

Flourish with Delores

English - July 10, 2019 08:00 - 58 minutes - 107 MB - ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
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Derrick Sarfo-Darko is the Founder and CEO of Spiffy Entertainment. Spiffy ENT is an event and marketing platform based out of Newport, Rhode Island. The company has gained ground as a lifestyle brand, building a reputation associated with good vibes, good times, and the documentation of such - via digital marketing.

Derrick earned his bachelor’s and master’s in business administration from Salve Regina. He had the opportunity to secure a thriving corporate job after graduating from college but decided to take the leap of faith and establish his own company instead. On this episode, the full-time entrepreneur shares:
-How he overcame the struggle of transitioning to a new environment
-Why and how he turned his college side hustle into a flourishing Limited Liability Company
-His current challenges in sustaining a company as a 25-year-old CEO
-Tips on how new entrepreneurs can seek mentorship
-Why we should embrace the goal of making more money
-His experience with millennial dating

Connect with Derrick on Instagram @IAmSpiffy or via email @[email protected]. If you are visiting Newport, find out about Spiffy Ent events @NewPort_NightLife on Instagram