We had the good fortune of connecting with Anton Zbarzh and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Anton, is there something that you feel is most responsible for your success?
Using my ability to spread awareness and donate to the autistic organization. My brand, 708 Alexander, donates percentage of proceeds to the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. Giving credit to customers is very important, because they know that they are a part of this philanthropic effort my brand is doing. When i was donating face masks to essential workers during Covid pandemic, I set up and fundraiser on Facebook and gave an opportunity to my community to help out, and they did plenty. When i talked about it, it was them who got the credit along with me and not just me.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I always think of my community first and that’s how I want people to think of my brand. I’m proud every time i get to give money to an organization that i support so dearly. It wasn’t easy to get to where i am today. My favorite recipe is dedication, determination and optimism is what continues to help me move forward. My favorite lesson is being more cautious, which is the hardest for me because I like taking risks. But now if i make a decision, I’ll sleep on it first and then revisit it to see if it makes right sense. I want the world to know that 708 Alexander is all about inclusivity and philanthropy. Everyone is welcomed in!!!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
We’ll have coffee at Wayfinder Coffee Co, have breakfast at Mimi’s Cafe, take a trip to Nordstrom for a little shopping and then off to Facial Aesthetics spa for a facial and dinner and drinks at Lazy Dog. Colorado Springs is a great place to hike, so we’ll be doing plenty of hiking as well.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
My family, who saw it all from the beginning and supported me along the way. My partner of 10 years, who was and is with me through every stage of my business venture.

Website: https://www.708alexander.com

Other: tiktok: anton_zbarzh

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