We had the good fortune of connecting with Keisa Burton and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Keisa, we’d love to hear more about what you thought about starting your own business?
It was personal: The thought process was I get to bring my vision to life. I get to invest my time and energy into something I love. I get to see my business grow. I get to spend more time with my family.

What should our readers know about your business?
I am a woman that wears many hats. I started my business because I love helping people. I am Keisa Burton the Owner of South Fulton Entrepreneur Magazine and the Smoke Room. What sets us apart from others?? Outstanding Customer Service, honesty, integrity, and dependability. What I’m I most excited about? What I’m most excited about is making a difference in my community. How did I get hear today (Business-wise)?? Consistency and staying focused and believing in myself, my vision, my goals. Was it easy? No! nothing is going to be easy you gotta work smart/hard. How did I overcome challenges?? I never gave up. The lessons I’ve learned along the way is to listen and have an open mind, I reached out to my mom/mother-in-law who owns businesses and got advice. What I want people to know about my brand and myself.? I want people to know that we care and cater to the needs of our customers and listen and for myself I’m dedicated, determined, dependable, loyal..

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Ok! So if my bestie came to town the 1st stop will be Spondivits for some great seafood and drinks. 2nd Stop will be MICS Karaoke with some of my other girl friends, which is one of my favorite things to do
3rd stop we will hit the bowling alley any location
4th Stop walk around Atlantic Station and do a little shopping.
5th stop later on in the evening would be peaches of Atlanta for a little entertainment 😜

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I would have to say my husband Atown Legend King Floaty deserves credit and recognition for the woman I am today. The love and the support and encouragement that he gives me on a daily basis is unmatched. I am truly blessed to have this amazing man in my life, he continues to push me and Lead me in and all of the right directions. I honestly don’t think I could’ve gotten this far without him. Thank you Lord!

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