Embarking on the journey of starting a business is akin to taking a leap of faith towards self-employment and seizing control of your destiny. It’s a blend of daunting challenges and gratifying moments.
It all begins with a spark—an innovative solution to a problem or a captivating idea, a dream waiting to be realized. Many envision such dreams but hesitate to take the plunge. Allow me to share our story, in the hopes that it ignites that same spark within you, propelling you towards your own entrepreneurial aspirations.
Our narrative commences with a simple predicament. Personally, I’ve always had a knack for fixing things; it’s in my nature. Growing up amidst the backdrop of my parents’ tire and mechanic shop, I was immersed in the world of repairs from a young age. By the time I could drive, I was already adept at managing the service truck and tending to tractor tires at local farms. Fixing things became second nature to me.
Post-high school, despite having the grades for it, I veered away from the traditional path of university or college. Instead, I ventured into the oilfield as a Millwright apprentice, thanks to my parents’ connections. This marked my foray into the realm of leadership, where I learned invaluable lessons—sometimes the hard way. Throughout, my focus remained steadfast on improving processes and rectifying inefficiencies.
Now, let’s fast forward to the genesis of this blog—the catalyst behind it all: a problem. As a father of four active children, coordinating their various activities proved challenging. Specifically, my daughter’s membership at a local riding arena necessitated cumbersome booking procedures. Frustrated by the lack of a streamlined solution, I, naturally, sought to resolve the situation. And so, amidst sleepless nights, a vision emerged—a solution to simplify the booking process.
Armed with little experience but an abundance of determination, I sought out the help of my brother and embarked on the journey of bringing this vision to life. Finding the right web developer proved to be a hurdle in itself, compounded by the complexity of our project. Despite numerous setbacks and moments of doubt, our unwavering commitment and collaborative efforts ultimately blossomed—a functional website, after a longer-than-anticipated timeline.
The road to launching a website from scratch is fraught with challenges, a reality that became all too apparent during our journey. Yet, emerging on the other side, we were faced with a new question: how to garner visibility for our platform? This is where my wife, Gillian, stepped in—a social butterfly with a knack for networking, she became our beacon in the realm of sales and advertising.
Fast forward to the present, and we find ourselves with a product in hand—a solution that addresses a pressing need in the market.
If you’ve resonated with any part of our journey thus far, then consider Get Booked Inc as your partner in realizing your entrepreneurial dreams, streamlining your bookings and simplifying your life! We’ve traversed the hurdles so you don’t have to, offering a templated design tailored to service-based businesses, expediting your journey to online presence and success.