Locations/Headquarters: Tennessee
Business Accolades:
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VBE Spotlight on: Paris Love Productivity Institute
Events NaVOBA • Dec 27, 2023
Paris Love Productivity Institute
Paris Love Productivity Institute was founded in 2003 by Dr. Paris Love.
This week's NaVOBA VBE Spotlight highlights Paris Love Productivity Institute, where efficiency and empowerment meet. Founded by former U.S. Army Sergeant, Dr. Paris Love, the institute excels in enhancing workplace productivity and efficiency. With over 12 published books, including Amazon Top 100 Best Sellers, Dr. Paris Love brings a unique blend of military precision and creative energy to her organizational and time management services. Specializing in helping professional women embrace diverse time management styles, Paris Love Productivity Institute stands as a beacon of inspiration for optimizing productivity in both personal and professional spheres.
Learn more about the Paris Love Productivity Institute at www.drparislove.com
About the Business - Implementing Systems to Increase Your Bottom Line
What services do you provide?
"Professional organizing and consulting for overextended professionals and corporations."
Who are your primary customers?
"Over-extended Professionals, Small Service-based Businesses, and Executives within corporations, lawyers, real estate agents."
When and how did you start your business?
"I started the business in 2003 as a result of discovering I had obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and that it was NOT normal to organize other people's things. LOL I turned my OCD into a profitable and successful business."
Business Growth Challenges - Growing Through Challenge and Change
What were some of the challenges in starting your business?
"Great question: Articulating what I do to potential clients as many people hear professional organizer and think: you are the cleaning lady, nope. Oh, you organize political events, nope. While we can assist in those areas, that's not our sweet spot."
What is the key to the success of your business?
"The key to my success is not looking left or right. Not comparing myself or the business's success to others in the marketplace."
What lessons learned can you share with people to make their business succeed?
"Don't do it alone. Ask for help. Seek mentors/coaches early on and invest in YOURSELF and your BUSINESS."
What pitfalls should they avoid?
"Do you know when you have a gut feeling about something but ignore it? Uh, that would be a mistake. When you get that feeling, RUN, don't walk. You can thank me later."
What other information about you and your business would you like to share with the NaVOBA Community?
"Many of my successes have come from failures, so don't be afraid to fail. Don't allow naysayers or fear discourage you from being the best version of you."
Service information
Branch:
United States Army
Service Years:
1989-1997
Highest Rank Attained:
E5
Why did you join the military?
"I was actually joining on the buddy system, but my 'buddy' joined the Air Force, I joined the Army."
Military Occupation:
"It's a secret."
Any significant military achievements / experience you would like to mention?
"I was the only female in my PLDC class."
Biography/Fun Facts
What do you do to relax?
"Organize... Seriously, I love it!"
What is your favorite TV show?
"At the moment, Black Cake."
What's in your refrigerator?
"Not much, Water & Eggs."
On October 22, NaVOBA celebrated the Minority Veteran's Business Enterprise of the Year Awards Ceremony during the 2024 National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Conference in Atlanta. Hosted at Cuts Steakhouse, a sponsor of the event alongside Accenture, Shell, and Hilton, the event was complete with a full course meal, drinks, and networking. Mimi Lohm, NaVOBA's Chief Development Officer, kicked off the event and set the stage for the awardees. Keynote speakers included Brandi Rauch, General Manager of Supply Chain for Shell, Che' McFerrin, Associate Manager, Global Supplier Inclusion & Sustainability at Accenture, and Matthew Pavelek, NaVOBA's President. Before the announcements of the winners, NaVOBA surprised Don McKneely, Chairman & CEO of Minority Business News, with the 2024 Veteran's Business Champion Award. The program then went on to highlight two companies who have demonstrated excellence within their industries with the 2024 Veteran's Business Enterprise (VBE)® We Love Awards. The first VBE We Love Award went to Demond Crump, CEO of REIGN Premium Sanitary Napkins. Founded in 2019, REIGN Premium Sanitary Napkins specializes in providing innovative sanitary napkins and panty liners infused with a Nobel Prize-winning material featuring a super absorbent system. The key to REIGN's success lies in prioritizing their mission over profits, ensuring that the focus on empowering women and young girls takes precedence. Demond served honorably in the U.S. Navy from 1990 to 1994, achieving the rank of E-5 and specializing as an Operations Specialist. He is Aegis system qualified and brings a wealth of strategic expertise from his military service to his entrepreneurial journey. You can read more about this VBE spotlight here . The second VBE We Love Award was presented to Paden Sickles, CEO of SickFit. Founded in 2021, SickFit specializes in wholesale and custom socks, as well as murals. SickFit caters to a diverse customer base that includes service members, athletes, corporate partners, active individuals, and government entities. The key to SickFit's success lies in its commitment to innovation and authenticity. As a veteran-owned, woman-owned, and minority-owned company, SickFit represents a movement focused on resilience and empowerment, particularly for those in underrepresented communities. Paden served from 2014 to 2024 in the Army, achieving the rank of Captain and earned the Expert Soldier Badge and Air Assault Wings. You can learn more about this VBE spotlight here . NaVOBA then celebrated the 2024 Minority Veteran's Business Enterprise ® of the Year: Robert Swain, CEO of Swain Enterprises. Established in 2020, Swain Enterprises specializes in federal projects, including restoration and renovations for military bases, federal facilities, and hospitals in the Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC areas. Swain Enterprises is committed to providing the highest level of service to government, commercial, educational, and institutional clients. The key to the success of Swain Enterprises has been a focus on integrity, hard work, and strong relationships. From the outset, the company has committed to delivering high-quality work and exceeding client expectations. As a fully veteran-owned business, Swain Enterprises is dedicated to empowering veterans and creating opportunities for those moving from military to civilian careers. You can read more about NaVOBA's 2024 Minority Veteran's Business Enterprise of the Year here .
Jewel Sanitary Napkins LLC
Swain Enterprises LLC
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