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Julie Cantu
 Entrepreneur
Marketing Coach
Social Media Enthusiast 
Owner of 360 Graphics, LLC
 
 
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                 @juliecantu
 

Visionary Skills

 

I can see what’s not there yet.  It’s an ability I realized I had in my childhood.  I have strengthened it with continued use and development over the years.  Whether it’s a design concept, a marketing strategy or a creative solution to a problem you're having...

 

I can picture it, plan it out and most importantly, make it come to life.

 

·         Creativity

 

I have a very high level of natural creativity.  I always have.  I remember as a child people always commenting on it.  It's one of my biggest strengths.  My creativity helps me serve my clients better.  As I talk with them about their business, I have ideas pop into my head that they wouldn’t have thought of or could benefit from using. 

 

·          Entrepreneur & Small Business Owner

 

I am a small business owner myself.  I’ve been running companies since 1996, and completely self-employed since 2000.  I understand what it takes to run your business. 

 

I know how it feels to be in your shoes, I’m wearing the same ones!

 

My clients rest easy knowing that I have their best interest at heart.  I will never try to sell you something you don’t need.  Actually, I turn down projects all the time.  My clients come to me because I know marketing, and I help them make good decisions.  If I can see their idea will not profit and benefit them like they think, I turn down the project and explain why.  I only want to deliver products and services that will help your business grow.

 

I’d rather have a client for life...than a sale for the day.

 
Education & Areas of Expertise:
  • Business Management & Marketing - Lourdes College, Sylvania, OH
  • Graphic Design Certification - Sessions Online School of Design, New York, NY
  • Businesss Networking - Graduate of Certified Networker Program
  • Sales - I've attended numerous seminars & training programs over the years
  • Entrepreneurship - I have ran businesses for over 13 years
 
Associations:
    • Social Media Breakfast Toledo  (Founding planning committee)
    • Women's Entrepreneurial Network of Toledo  (Entrepreneurial Sponsor)
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        Experience:

        • 1995 - 1999 - General Manager - Components Plus, Inc - Ottawa Lake, MI
        • 2000 - 2006 - Owner - Elite Service Systems - Commercial Cleaning Company
        • 2005 - 2007 - Sales Director with The Pampered Chef
        • 2005 - Started C & C Signature Construction, LLC with my former husband (still operating)
        • 2007 - Present - Owner - 360 Graphics, LLC 

         

        My Family:

        I live in rural Riga, Michigan with my two daughters.  II've been a "farm girl" my whole life.  I was active in

        4-H and raised steers and lambs to show at the Monroe County Fair.  I am now raising my own children on a farm as well.  I think it's a great environment that teaches responsibility, hard work and good ethics.


        Hobbies & Interests:

        • Softball - I've been playing for 24 years and counting - 2nd base
        • Golf
        • Music - Anything Country, 70's and 80's Rock, new age rock 
        • Nintendo Wii - I love it!  I Wii Bowl all the time.


        Favorite TV Shows:

        • "Oprah"
        • "Law & Order SVU"
        • "Two & a Half Men"
        • "Brothers & Sisters"

         

        Favorite Quotes:

        • "You don't have to see the whole road ahead of you, just the next 200 feet. 

                        Just keep going,and trust that the rest will be there."

        • "Create raving fans, not customers"
        • "Revolutionary ideas come from ridiculous questions"
        • "Don't be memorable, be unforgettable!"  Thanks Scott Ginsberg - That Guy with the Nametag
        • "You don't have to get it right, you just have to get it going"
        • "It is what it is.  How can we make improve?"