Entrepreneurship is deeply ingrained in Kevin Pride’s make-up, and his professional mission is to reach out to aspiring business owners and provide them with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed.
The co-owner of the Atlanta Business Journal Digital and founder of Influencer 365, a full-service integrated marketing agency providing digital marketing, a radio show, video development content and public relations services, Kevin works with clients to help with the development and execution of custom marketing and branding plans for their businesses. In so doing, he also guides them on key success components, such as having the proper motivation, infrastructure, communication, and accountability.
In December 2019, Kevin capped off a successful year in business with the creation and production of the first annual Top 25 Extraordinary Atlantans Awards and Reception. The highly successful event highlighted the success of some of Atlanta’s African American success stories in business, politics, government, entertainment, media, etc., who were recognized by the state of Georgia and profiled in a special annual commemorative issue.
An award-winning web designer who is experienced in sales, marketing, digital marketing, motivational speaking and entrepreneurship, Kevin has held a number of management positions throughout his successful career. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur 10 years ago, when he established PrideK Studios, a music production company, he served as Vice President of Sales for Path Labs of Georgia.
A graduate of Troy University in Alabama, Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. Passionate about working with young people to guide them on the right path to success, Kevin spends as much time as possible mentoring youth and young entrepreneurs.
He has been married to his wife Quantas for 15 years and is the proud father of two daughters, Jasmine, 11, and Julia, 7.
Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn and Facebook.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- The main business focus of Influencer 365
- What an influencer is and why is that’s important in today’s marketplace
- Who are some of their clients?
- As a millennial business owner, how Kevin is maneuvering business right now
- What 2020 looks like for Influencer 365
- With what’s going on in the country right now, how would Kevin like to make an impact
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