Q. Kindly give our readers an introduction to your business. Please include what your business is all about, in which city you are located and if you have offices in multiple locations/ cities.
A. Jax Decon is trusted family-owned biohazard and crime scene cleanup business, located in Jacksonville, FL. Born from a commitment to help those in crisis, we bring empathy, efficiency, and expertise to every site. Our team is rigorously trained to handle the most challenging situations with care and precision. We offer discreet, immediate assistance, ensuring peace of mind in difficult times.
Q. Kindly give us a brief description about yourself (it should include your brief educational or entrepreneurial background and list some of your major achievements).
A. As proud US military veterans, we bring discipline, commitment, and a wealth of experience to everything we do. Our journey together spans 23 remarkable years, marked by a shared life of love, family, and service.
Florida natives through and through, they’ve planted their roots where their story began. Together, they’ve nurtured a family, raising a son and a daughter who reflect their values of hard work, integrity, and kindness.
Sarah holds a degree in logistics, skillfully steering projects with precision and foresight. Galahad complements her with a degree in computer science, solving complex problems with innovative solutions and technology.
As a team, we embody the spirit of perseverance, excellence, and dedication.
Q. What inspired you to (start a new business venture) or (to make significant changes in an existing business)? How did the idea for your business come about?
A. A burning desire to chart our own course and destiny. We wanted to realize our full potential for financial and personal freedom, aiming to reap the full rewards of our hard work. This journey provides the chance to bring a unique vision or product to the market, and the opportunity to create jobs and contribute positively to the economy. Additionally, owning our own business offers the flexibility to set one’s own schedule and the satisfaction of building something from the ground up, leaving a legacy.
Q. What three pieces of advice would you give to budding entrepreneurs?
A. Know the market & competition.
Make a plan.
Execute the plan.
Q. What would you say are the top three skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur?
A. – Determination
– Never quit mindset
– Taking action despite fear
Q. How many hours do you work a day on average?
A. 8-10 hours
Q. To what do you most attribute your success?
A. Consistent intentional action
Q. What is the best way to achieve long-term success?
A. Adaptability, hard work and consistent action
Q. Where you see yourself and your business in 5 – 10 years?
A. Expanding Jax Decon to multiple locations.
Q. Excluding yours, what company or business do you admire the most?
A. Nick Woodman, the founder of GoPro started with 35mm film and wrist strap.
Q. How long do you stick with an idea before giving up?
A. It depends on the amount of roadblocks we encounter, but typically we will stick to the same plan until we realize success or we have exhausted all possible options.
Q. What motivates you?
A. A desire to be independent and realize our full potential instead of working for the vision of another.
Q. How do you generate new ideas?
A. By being curious and asking “what if”
Q. How do you define success?
A. We measure success in the joy and financial rewards we gain from being of service to the community and building a future for our family.
