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

Hi Benjamin, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
So my thought process to starting my own business consisted of a few key considerations. The first was identifying a specific niche or market need that I knew I could provide and address better than others. The desire to create something independently. To have leverage and control over the direction and growth of my business. The ability to make my own decisions. Evaluating the risks involved such as financial investment, financial security, and other competitors in the area. Having a long-term vision, creating a roadmap to grow and scale my business. And also, committing myself to it, understanding that growing a business requires a significant amount of time, energy, and patience to overcome hurdles and challenges.

 

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
My business is a website development and marketing agency that offers a range of services, including Web Design and Development, Graphic Design, Email Marketing, SEO, E-Commerce, and more. We cater to entrepreneurs and businesses across all industries. What sets Steadfast Websites apart is our extensive experience and the value we bring to our clients. Our innovative approach, deep understanding of market trends, and unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional results distinguish us from the competition. At Steadfast, we prioritize our clients’ needs and goals, taking the time to understand their unique challenges and objectives. By building strong relationships and providing tailored solutions, we consistently exceed expectations and cultivate long-term client loyalty.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
If I were to plan a week-long itinerary for my best friend visiting Colorado, it would look something like this:

Day 1: Denver
Explore Downtown Denver, food eateries, catch a baseball or basketball game. Go to a strip club, because why not?

Day 2: Rocky Mountain Adventure
Drive up the mountains to explore Estes Park. They have a long strip of shops, food, drinks etc.
Then head to the Stanley Hotel and take their historic tour.

Day 3: Black Hawk Casinos
Take another drive up the mountains to check out the casinos, gamble a bit and eat at their buffet.

Day 4: Colorado Springs & Garden of the Gods
Drive to Colorado Springs and start our day at the “Garden of the Gods”, with its incredible red rock formations.

Day 5: Aspen or Breckenridge Day Trip
Head out early for a day trip to either “Aspen” or “Breckenridge”. Both offer stunning mountain scenery and a range of outdoor activities. Explore the town, go for a scenic hike.

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?
I’d like to give a special shoutout to my wife, my biggest supporter and constant source of strength. She has stood by me through every high and low, and her love, support, and encouragement never go unnoticed. Over the past five years, we’ve achieved so much together—from getting married to relocating and buying a new home in Colorado. We inspire each other to keep pushing forward and always strive for better.

I’d also like to acknowledge my late mother, my father, and my siblings. Their determination to succeed has always motivated me, and I wouldn’t be where I am today without their influence.

I would also like to give myself a shoutout. I am my biggest critic. I constantly bully myself, then build myself back up to learn from my mistakes, and push myself to do better. I make it a point to do one good deed each day, and I also push myself to do something challenging. Something that sucks, like an early morning jog or a late-night weightlifting session. That’s how you grow.

Website: https://steadfastwebsites.com/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/steadfastwebsites

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steadfastwebsites

Other: Google Business Page: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Steadfast+Websites/@39.7643389,-104.8551114,11z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x4e39bad4a385714d:0x44b412849753d873!8m2!3d39.7643389!4d-104.8551114!16s%2Fg%2F11tdjshwfk?entry=ttu

Image Credits
Photography by Gear Up Media. https://www.instagram.com/1gearupmedia/

 

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