Today we’d like to introduce you to Glen Odiaga.
Glen, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
I love computers and have since 1995. Over the decades, I’ve watched them develop from giant clunky boxes with green screens to tiny works of art that project photo-realistic games on monitors the size of walls. I eagerly read each new issue of Byte and PC Magazine, waiting for the next breakthrough in hardware and software; it’s probably fair to classify me as a computer enthusiast. As a hobby, it’s relatively inexpensive. Think about it — the most expensive desktop CPU in existence at any given time is usually a little more than $1,000. That’s it! Imagine having the ability to buy a Formula 1 race car engine and pop it into your car for less than the cost of cable TV for a year! Of course, engines don’t double in power every two years, but the ease and simplicity of computer upgrades have made most of us relative experts in working on our own systems. 10 years ago I was in this position. I had built my own computers for years and was the guy everyone came to for help. I’d managed people for years and I loved computers. What could be better?
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
Once I committed to starting my own business, what followed were the most grueling three years of my life. I received a crash course in sales, customer service, follow-up, technical support, marketing, and on-site service. The lessons are the direct result of years of trial and error, and of failing miserably and working through it, to emerge successful, happy, and profitable.
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Affordable Geeks – what should we know?
We specialize in Onsite Computer Repairs * Virus/Spyware/Pop-up Removal * Preventive Maintenance & Clean Up * Upgrades & Installations * Data Backup & Recovery * Wireless Network Setup * Online Support, We support end users, small, midsize and large business. Across the country we have become known as dependable, fast and affordable for all computer needs. As a company we have an unusual business model. Due to being web based we do not have the overhead of most business so we can extend the savings to our customers. Each representative has a territory but we have centralized all appointments, follow up and accounting through the Chicago based headquarters. This insures quality control and customer satisfaction at an affordable price.
Any shoutouts? Who else deserves credit in this story – who has played a meaningful role?
The people that most deserve credit are the people who believed in me, my concept and supported me through good and bad times to become what Affordable Geeks, LLC is today.
Contact Info:
- Address: 2816 Dundee Road
Unit A6
Northbrook, IL 60062 - Website: www.youraffordablegeeks.com
- Phone: 888-221-GEEK (4335)
- Email: info@youraffordablegeeks.com
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