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

Hi Marquita, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking.
Taking Risk has gotten me this far today! If I would have never took a risk, I wouldn’t have never new what I was capable of!! I resigned from a government job (guaranteed salary) for the unknown! 6 years later , I’m still standing!!! Sometimes you have to BET on yourself!!!! Bet on yourself and prosper is one of the slogans that I live by!!!!

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Auburn Vinyl Store is not just a Print Shop but a pillar for the community!! I take pride in helping my customers bring their visions to life, building brands , sponsoring kids, and being very supportive ! This journey has not been easy at all! I started with no resources or knowledge on how to run a business!! I was working a 9-5 when I open Auburn Vinyl Store 6 years ago! Clueless and afraid of the unknown, not knowing if I was going to succeed or fail! I overcame the challenges by showing up everyday willing to learn and being the best Business owner that I could be! I knew that I couldn’t go back to a 9-5 so I gave it my all! Everyday , I’m learning something new!!! God has really helped me along the way! I couldn’t have did it without him! I have days where I get discouraged but overall it’s been very rewarding! I want the world to know that Auburn Vinyl has more to come!!!! Stay tuned!!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
If my friends wanted to hang out, I would take them to Convo Restaurant and Lounge and Katch Restaurant for an amazing ambience , food and drinks! I’m a nature type of girl so we would most definitely go to Roswell Mill to the waterfall for some fun in the sun! We would ride scooters down the beltline, then head to Playa Bowl for a smoothie! After that we would take a scroll through Ponce Market for amazing roof top views at night! My friend will have the time of her life!!!!! Lol!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I want to give a shout out to God, For giving me the strength, wisdom and courage to persevere throughout this journey! I had no clue on how to run a business!!! I want to give a special shout-out to my customers because without their support , it wouldn’t be Auburn Vinyl Store!! They have really been very supportive and uplifting throughout this entire journey!!!!

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