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

Hi Rashad, how do you define success?
Personally, I like to look at success from a simple perspective.

Every night I compare my today with yesterday. I ask myself a simple question, “Was today better than yesterday?”

This allows me the opportunity to continue to grow as well as challenge myself to empty the tank. It also helps me remind myself that success is only temporary. You have to pay the price everyday in order to maintain it.

What should our readers know about your business?
I want the world to know that my brand solidified my purpose. I literally turned pain into passion and now I’m blessed to impact lives as a motivational speaker.

I look forward to watching my brand grow and impacting as many people as I can.

I’m proud of my brand. Even when I felt like I was wasting my time, I didn’t quit. Even when I was frustrated, I refused to quit and now I’m starting to benefit from the fruits of my labor.

This is not an easy journey. I literally have to be the ultimate salesman to get organization to book me. It’s tough but I’m slowly starting to make progress. I view my brand as an million dollar brand. I just have to continue to work to make it happen.

I’m grateful for the slow start because I know one day. The world is going to know me as one of the best motivational speakers ever.

I’m going to show everyone how to turn a dream into a reality.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I’m a foodie. I feel like I can eat all day everyday.

Atlanta is the Mecca of food to me.

Honestly, you just can’t go wrong with food lol.

I’m a very low key person but 9 times out 10. You’ll see me eating somewhere.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I have to give a huge shout out to my wife. She plays a huge role in my success. She is so supportive of my dreams and I wouldn’t be as successful without her. It’s my mission to make sure that one day I’ll be able to give her the world and more.

Website: www.shadassociatesllc.com

Instagram: rashad_h04

Other: TikToK: @Sculptwithshad

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