We had the good fortune of connecting with Zacharij Martin-ned and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Zacharij, is there something that you feel is most responsible for your success?
The most important factor behind my success can be split into 2 equally important factors:

Consistency & Timing

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
What sets me apart from others can be summed up in a few phrases. Our platform is unbiased, and can be utilized by the masses of all. Our consistency, attention to detail, and timing helped us position ourselves in a position to help elevate all types of creatives & entrepreneurs. These are factors that led to us being a strong & respected presence in the Southern portion of the United States.

One important thing I’ve learned along the way I feel people should understand is that this is a business. Though our goal is to uplift and elevate those in need, we must do so in a way that substantiates the platform financially. Everybody can’t get everything for free. That’s not how the world works.

I want the world to understand wholeheartedly the purpose of this platform. We don’t push the typical clout based content as many blog platforms do — we’re here to inform, elevate, network, and push a positive narrative of growth, expansion, and prosperity.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I’m new to the area I’m in (Georgetown, Texas) so I don’t frequent many spots in the city as of yet. However if you want to take a ride 30 minutes south more into the Austin Area, we would recommend these places:

Down South Cajjun Eats in Pflugerville, Tx

Slims Last Call in Round Rock, Tx

6th Street is a gem that provides access to bars, clubs, comedy hotspots, food hotspots, and more.

There are great media outlets here to conduct things like interviews, podcasts, etc. as well. @Trey6hundo_quentintv, Pop Austin Media, annd Austin We Up! are staples in the city of Austin, Texas.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I would like to dedicate my shoutout to a number of people/brands:

The ethereal powers that govern this plane

My parents (Sharon Martin & Robert Charles Ned, Jr.)

Retro Hendrix of Retros World Podcast (@retrosworldpodcast)

WazHaninSteve (@thestugod)

The squad – anyone that supports the brand. These entities are essentially my backbone.

Instagram: instagram.com/zippsquadent & Instagram.com/ned4zsp

Facebook: Zipp Squad Entertainment

Youtube: Zipp Squad Entertainment

Image Credits
@djfilmsproductions

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