Meet Cj Washam Jr | Entrepreneur, Creative Director , Social Media & Content Coach

We had the good fortune of connecting with Cj Washam Jr and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi CJ, what is the most important factor behind your success?
The success of the multiple brands I have created all comes down to having authentic engagement with my audience and communities. Across all my platforms, I focus on building genuine connections. This includes listening to their needs, responding to every comments, and creating content that resonates with them. Whether it’s fitness motivation (@fitwithcj) or insights into the world of content creation (@cjtheecreator), I ensure that the community feels valued and heard.

There are so many other factors that I just cant understate and leave out including Consistency, Quality, Versatility, Collaborations and Strategic partnerships have all played a part getting this far and will continue to. But its the authentic engagement online and offline that has always opened doors that no one would have have dreamed of, including myself.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
My career as an entrepreneur is unique and should inspire many others. While I manage multiple brands and wear many hats, the primary platform most people know and follow me on is @FitWithCJ. The story behind this page is interesting because I didn’t care for social media at all before creating the IG page in 2016. However, as I started a new fitness journey, I wanted to share my real experiences and was dedicated to putting them online. Long story short, my content was so good that, over time, brands and companies began reaching out to me. At that point, I realized that not only could I help others with marketing, content creation, and social media strategies, but I could also create my own events, conferences, and businesses centered around this momentum.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Wow, the answer to this question would change depending on the time of year and who was visiting me, lol. But in general, because downtown ATL is always poppin’, I’d say we would check the schedule to see what shows or events are happening at Mercedes-Benz Stadium or State Farm Arena. I’d take them to a few tourist spots, but they’d also need to experience different areas of the city, like the Beltline, Buckhead, and The Battery. And for the best food, we’re heading to the south side to visit a hidden gem like D&D Barbecue & Ribs on Sylvan Rd

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
When it comes to shoutouts of support, encouragement, and mentorship, the list is long, and it’s impossible to include everyone. However, my brother Marquiste Boyce, @sidehustlementor, is the first person in my life to talk to me daily about the entrepreneurial journey. I’ve watched his growth, from sitting on the floor of his one-bedroom apartment late into the night, long past midnight, creating websites and finding ways to get new clients after working an eight-hour day job. Now, seeing his full journey to becoming a full-time entrepreneur for over five years has inspired not only me but our entire family.

Website: https://imfitwithcj.com/newsletter

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitwithcj & https://www.instagram.com/cjtheecreator/

Twitter: https://x.com/cjtheecreator

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CJSlay

Other: https://fitnessonlineuniversity.com/
https://www.arubafitcation.com/

Image Credits
People and Places in images: @_bravo.fit_/
@atlantatrackclub
@TheRace_uc
@Runningnerds
@nlisummit
@habibiyosief
@starrboxing
@ronnelblackmon
@thecocochaneljonez
@ashnicole17eff
@ebonyfitweekend
@thdbackyard