Interview WIth Ryan Murphy (Boothboys)

Next up in the hotseat is Ryan Murphy who reveals why the booth is on "fire" with his co-owned family run photography led business venture......LET's GET TO IT!!!

Forde Esq: How's it going Ryan?!?

Ryan: Good thanks, yourself?

Forde Esq: Pretty sweet thanks. So the first question as always is, where did you get the idea from for your business from?!?

Ryan: We went to our friends wedding and they had a booth there. It was very dated and could only seat 1 person! Everyone was absolutely loving that booth so we thought, imagine we could find a far superior booth! Me and my brother who is also my business partner did some research into it and finally found a booth big enough to fit upto to 6 people in there with the best technology available to date! Since then we've slowly been establishing our brand all across the UK as the ultimate party attraction for all special occasions. We've worked with some big names such as Thorpe Park and Audi and continue to make a good impression at events that were booked to attend.

Forde Esq: Nice work! So, what is it that you guys actually provide?!?

Ryan: Well as you know "BoothBoys" is a family run business providing state of art photo booths for all types of occasions that include Weddings, Birthdays, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and corporate parties. Our portable photobooths provide family and friends with images ans memories of their occasion for them to take away and treasure. With that we also provide catering services such as delicious cakes so mum can have the night off from spending hours on end in the kitchen.

Forde Esq: Hahaha I like it. Always thinking outside the box. So since you started how have you guys been doing?!?

Ryan: The company has been a huge success over the past 18 months. We have carried out around 100 bookings to date and are now coming into our busiest period over Xmas for work functions and parties.

Forde Esq: Sounds like you guys will be flat out!

Ryan: Yeah we intend to be. It's around this time of year when we all see the potential in our business so we have to be prepared to take on as much as possible.

Forde Esq: Of course so is there anything new and exciting to expect from you guys?!?

Ryan: We have recently added Candy Buffets to our offering. This is where we provide 'retro' sweets such as black jacks, fruit salads etc in fancy martini glasses/jars! which have been a huge success at weddings.

Forde Esq: People want more than a slice of cake to take away with them these days. I suppose it's one of those occasions where people can pig out and worry about it in the morning! So last question for you is where do you see yourself in 5 years time?!?

Ryan: We already have many bookings for 2013, so already next year looks promising in terms of performance but really we wish to work on becoming one of the leading booth companies in the UK. Were always looking to expand to other areas in the UK which means taking on more staff members and providing opportunities for people to learn from our experiences in the entertainment sector. By the end of 2013 we hope to be the first name on everybody's lips when it comes to party planning and events in the UK.

Forde Esq: Thanks for that Ryan. Always a pleasure never a chore!

Ryan: Cheers Clint

Forde Esq: For more information on "Boothboys" log onto to their website http://www.boothboys.com/ or click on their Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/BoothBoys1?fref=ts for more information.

Until next time folks

Forde Esq.

Interview With Aryn Keogh (Delish Cakery)

Back again with another episode of "Born To Be A Bo$$" where this time round I get talk about two things i'm passionate about...food and business....What a combination! This time around, Aryn Keogh from Delish Cakery gave us her insight into how she made her mark in the baking industry in North Carolina so...LET'S GET TO IT!!!

Forde Esq: Hey Aryn...how's things?!?

Aryn: Good thanks, you?

Forde Esq: Yh I'm sound as a pound! I won't keep you too long because I know it's late and I know you got cakes to make so I'll start with the first question. How did it all start for you?

Aryn: Before baking cupcakes officially as "Delish Cakery" I managed a photography studio in the mall. When I saw that my opportunities for career growth were limited I decided to go out on my own and I became a freelance photographer. Photography was actually my first adventure into self employment and it wasn't a total failure! I did manage to make money enough to cover all my equipment fees and bills, however, soon the economy took a turn for the worst and I found that I was getting less business and had a lot of free time. It was in this free time that I began experimenting with recipes and selling to friends/neighbours. I had always loved to bake so it was a natural hobby for me. Soon I was getting calls from strangers! I remember jumping around the kitchen with excitement every time that would happen  Before long baking cupcakes had taken over and I had to come up with a business name - Delish Cakery.

Forde Esq: That's great how you started off with one business and switched to another through recognising an opportunity through something you was passionate about.

Aryn: Yes when an opportunity like that presents itself you have to grab it with both hands. I did thank god and look where it's got me.

Forde Esq: Indeed. So what exactly do you do?

Aryn: Mondays are grocery days (in the average week I will go through 25 lbs. of flour & sugar, 12 lbs of butter, & 15 doz eggs!) and I spend a lot of my time actually baking and assembling cakes. The surprising part of owning your own business is that you have to be a jack of all trades in that you have to be educated on each detail of your company. Since marketing my baked goods I have become knowledgeable in webpage building, logo designs, packaging processes, & marketing tactics. A lot of time goes into the marketing of my products.

Forde Esq: Jack of all trades...such a great term but so true. So I take it you manage everything yourself from the marketing side right down to baking the cakes.

Aryn: Yh I like to stay involved with all sides of the business so I know how I'm performing and where I can improve.

Forde Esq: So with that being said, how is the business performing to date?!?

Aryn: Pretty good so far! I currently operate from my converted home kitchen and I am slowly taking over the house!

Forde Esq: So is there anything new and exciting to look forward to with your business?

Aryn: Well, as we speak I am in the process of designing better packaging for my products. It sounds silly but it is really exciting to design something and then see it in print. I haven't gotten anything in yet but when it gets here it will be like xmas morning for me! Also, in the near future I would like to open a storefront location (I an dying to separate my work and personal space!)

Forde Esq: I bet! Talk about taking your work home with you haha! So, where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?

Aryn: In the next five years I would like to be the largest confection company in Charlotte, hopefully with one or more storefront locations. I would also like to be able to offer nationwide shipping for a few of my more study products.

Forde Esq: That sounds great. Well good luck to you Aryn and truly wish you all thr best.

Aryn: Thanks Clint

Forde Esq: Well if you want to learn more about Aryn business then log on to her company's website http://www.delishcakery.com/ or visit their website page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Delish-Gourmet-Cupcakes/102475995898?fref=ts for more information.