Interview by Shauna Harris
Free Ambition: Where are you from?
Ice Myke: Auburn & Tuskegee, Al. by the way of Detroit, MI.
Free Ambition: Where do you live now?
Ice Myke: Auburn, Al. & Atlanta, Ga.
Free Ambition: How long have
you been a DJ?
Ice Myke:Since I started making mix tapes in in High School!
Ice Myke:Interesting, different, & fun.
Free Ambition:What types of events will you DJ for?
Ice Myke:Any!!! Club, radio , weddings , etc… I am your back yard bar b que DJ!
Free Ambition:How can someone book you for an event?
Ice Myke: DJICEMYKE357@gmail.com , or call 404-969-5357
Ice Myke:357 is a promotional company for the little people as they say in this industry , just starting out , or people that cant promote themselves because they to busy working and dealing with school, family , etc….
Free Ambition: What types of entrepreneurs and small business do you promote?
Ice Myke:Any as long as they're passionate about there craft!!!
Free Ambition: When I tune in
to 357 Zone, I hear everything from good music to debates on black
on black crime...what is the mission for 357 Zone, and what can we
expect to hear when we tune in?
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Ice Myke: I play underground artist music from
everywhere , as well as just being the voice of people that cant get
heard on the mainstream.
location of the bar you run in Auburn?
Ice Myke:Jackie Lees Karaoke Lounge.
Free Ambition:What are your drink/food specials?
Ice Myke:Now you know , you have to come out and see for your self but we cater to the community and have a lot of reasonable drink and food specials and really more to come.
Ice Myke: @ICEMYKE357
Free Ambition: Do you have any advice for entrepreneurs starting business for themselves?
Ice Myke:STAY FOCUSED STAY STRONG!!! NEVER GIVE UP, & ACCEPT & ADJUST.
Free Ambition: What are some of the obstacles you ran into while getting started?
Ice Myke: Still going threw them they never stop coming but the main thing is living your personal life and handling business at the same time . I just accept & adjust.
Free Ambition: What inspired you to start a business?
Ice Myke:Me & everyone I network with kids and future. I want us to be able to leave a legacy and I will succeed!
Free Ambition:What is your
opinion of the national economy, and the affects it has on small
business?
Ice Myke:Just depends in what way it affects in some way the
affects are good and some are bad but I learn to adjust and
research.
Free Ambition:What do you think needs to change in the black community, for more black youth to aspire to chose entrepreneurship and building wealth?
Ice Myke: More programs to help educate and support us while we grow.
Free Ambition:I know that you are an Alabama State University Alumni, and an ex-Marine, how have experiences you had prepared you for success in life and the business world?
Ice Myke:Well once a Marine always a Marine. OOrah!! No such thing as an ex-marine. Lol and actually I didn’t graduate I had to transfer since I moved , but I am continuing to grow and finish school at Full Sail University online for Entertainment Business. I learned a lot though from the Theatre Dept & Marines which now it helps me to understand the business more and helps me stay disciplined.
Free Ambition: Who inspires
you?
Ice Myke:My Family & True friends.
Free Ambition:What are your five year goals as a business man?
Ice Myke:To be on another level than I was 5 years ago. Truly have business off ground and having consistent opportunities.
Free Ambition: What is your personal fashion style?
Ice Myke:What ever I'm feeling, I'm simple when I DJ or MC , being a CEO I have time to change up something’s so again ask that again later lol.
Free Ambition:Where do you shop?
Ice Myke:Wherever the sales are my mom use to say.
Free Ambition:Are there any
accomplished entrepreneurs whom you respect and admire? Why?
Ice Myke:Anyone
that’s made or making waves in whatever there field of business or
craft.
