Vernon Deas, founder of GRPFLY, joins me for this episode of the Journey of Business. A friend, a man of faith and a successful creative entrepreneur with a lot to offer each of you, I’m excited to share this conversation.

We talk about the origin of GRPFLY, the lessons learned through failure and the importance of inspiring and helping the next generation of entrepreneurs. Don’t miss this episode, and subscribe wherever you find podcasts.

Find Vernon on Instagram:

@VernGRPFLY

@GRPFLY

And online GRPFLY.com

GRPFLYCreative.com

Show highlights:

01:15 - Intro to Vernon Deas

02:58 - The launch of Group Fly

03:45 - Art was an OUT

05:00 - What was the goal behind creating GRPFly?

06:30 - Where does the name GRPFly come from?

09:40 - Obstacles to launching Vernon’s business

11:33 - Being an entrepreneur got really REAL!

15:08 - Launching into the stratosphere

17:15 - Vernon’s “oops” moment

19:23 - The bad investor

21:20 - Unpacking the lessons of failures

23:25 - How hard is it to stay on top of trends?

26:30 - Vernon’s advice for young creative entrepreneurs

29:00 - a hustle and content powered business model

32:00 - Vernon’s heart for people leads to UrbanBridge

36:00 - How important is inspiring others for Vernon?

38:30 - How has falling helped Vernon in his life?

41:00 - the timing is right for expansion

43:55 - What’s Vernon’s advice for anyone starting a business or contemplating giving up on the dream

47:40 - Find Vernon online

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