Wichita Chamber Business Accelerator

Being a small family business means wearing a lot of different hats. While the title says Marketing Manager, Brandon Huynh does a lot more than that in the business his father started more than 15 years ago. He joins hosts Don Sherman and Ebony Clemons-Ajibolade to discuss how the KimSon Asian Market was founded in a recession but has continued to grow and thrive over the years.

Show Notes

Being a small family business means wearing a lot of different hats.  While the title says Marketing Manager, Brandon Huynh does a lot more than that in the business his father started more than 15 years ago.  He joins hosts Don Sherman and Ebony Clemons-Ajibolade to discuss how the KimSon Asian Market was founded in a recession but has continued to grow and thrive over the years.  On this episode we discuss:
  • Growing up working and being connected to the family business, then transitioning to leading it
  • The balance of wearing all the hats of a small business
  • Adding a personal touch to help customers
  • The mystery of what is inside the market, providing unique cultural food options
  • Using social media platforms to grow your reach
  • How the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce supports and promotes small businesses
  • How opportunity is born out of tragedy
  • The critical elements of timing and location in planning for expansion
  • Standing out amongst competitors
  • How blending mindsets with others can produce better outcomes for the business

Learn more about KimSon Asian Market:
Facebook Profile
316-262-5235
 
KimSon Asian Market offers fresh produce, seafood, meats, and homemade  delicacies with a welcoming cultural flavor. A family-owned business  located on the south side of Wichita, it serves the best Banh Mi in town.
 
Other Resources:
Another Trip to KimSon Asian Market (video)
 
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What is Wichita Chamber Business Accelerator?

Explore the world of business and entrepreneurship in Wichita. Learn from local business owners from a variety of industries as they share their experiences with hosts and Evergy leaders, Don Sherman and Ebony Clemons-Ajibolade, who are also small business owners. You’ll learn how they have built and grown their companies and the challenges and opportunities they encountered along the way. This podcast is brought to you by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and is powered by Evergy.