Well, this week I interviewed Edward (Ed) Hancock, the owner
of Excellent Hands Massage Services, a man who makes helping people de stress
his business. He knows the value of
taking time to step away from the demands of the dream and care for the
dreamer.
Phreedum: Tell me
how you started Excellent Hands Massage Services.
EH: I always
wanted to work for myself. While working for a large food corporation I also
worked as a personal trainer which I enjoyed more. As I continued my work as a
personal trainer I decided to go to massage therapy school. Starting Excellent
Hands Massage Services seemed like the perfect way to engage my passion for
entrepreneurship and my passion for total body wellness.
Phreedum: Who are
you in 5 words?
EH: Humble,
smart, passionate, respectable, easy going
Phreedum: What
has been a highlight for you as an entrepreneur?
EH: I think every
time a customer says “That’s the best massage I’ve ever had” that is a highlight
for me. I’ve been doing this for three
years now and hearing that and other positive feedback from customers never
gets old.
Phreedum: With
your customers as your highlight as an entrepreneur, tell me then, who
motivates you as an entrepreneur?
EH: I have a daughter
and she is my biggest source of motivation. I want to set an example for her. I
want her to know she can have dreams and achieve them, happiness is real and
hard work pays off.
Phreedum: What is
one of the biggest lessons being an entrepreneur has taught you?
EH: Nothing is
easy and there is always hard work to do. I’m still learning how to navigate this
whole entrepreneurship process.
Phreedum: What
advice have you found helpful as you continue to build your brand?
EH: Stay humble
and don’t be scared to ask for help. Entrepreneurship is very humbling. While
you have to be confident to step out and start a business on your own, you have
to know that you don’t know everything. Because you don’t know everything you
have to ask for help.
Phreedum: How
does your work as an entrepreneur change the lives of others?
EH: I help people
to be at their best. Let’s be honest. When you are rested and relaxed, you are
able to better engage in your work and relationships. Your mood is better and
your outlook is better. Providing a great massage helps people to be rested and
relaxed. They come in to see me out of sorts, and I send them out calm, cool,
and collected.
Phreedum: You
help others de stress, so how do you de stress?
EH: I zone out to
music. It helps me clear my head.
Phreedum: So what
artists are on your play list?
EH: I’m big on
R&B and Neo Soul. So a good amount of artists like Jill Scott and Anthony
Hamilton.
Phreedum: What
would you tell the Edward Hancock of 10 years ago?
EH: Wow. Good
question. I would probably tell myself to make smarter financial decisions.
It’s never too early to learn about money and how to save ad spend it wisely.
Phreedum: I
always like to ask entrepreneurs I interview for a piece of advice they would
like to tell other aspiring entrepreneurs. So Mr. Hancock, what advice would
you give others on their entrepreneurial pursuit?
EH: Do what you
have a passion for because if you don’t you won’t last long.
For more information about Edward Hancock and Excellent
Hands Massage Services follow him on twitter @Excellent_hands or like his Facebook page,
Excellent Hands.
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