1 – 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) Mr. Fridge is a Refrigeration and HVAC business based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in repair, installation, and maintenance of commercial refrigeration equipment. We service small and large enterprises such as food storage facilities, restaurants, commercial kitchens, grocery stores, and more. We’re dedicated to helping both households and businesses keep their food fresh for longer, minimizing waste while maximizing convenience. Currently, our operations are centered in greater Seattle area. Whether it’s through our state-of-the-art refrigeration products or tailored support services, Mr. Fridge is committed to making life simpler and more efficient for our clients.
2 – 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) George Albantov is a forward-thinking entrepreneur with a background in both business and technology. His work experience at AT&T and Disney as a QA engineer and software developer has been instrumental in shaping his career. As the founder of Mr. Fridge, George combines his expertise in business with a passion for sustainability, revolutionizing the way households and businesses approach food preservation. Under his leadership, Mr. Fridge has gained recognition for its cutting-edge refrigeration solutions, helping reduce food waste and streamline kitchen management. George’s dedication to eco-friendly technology and efficiency has positioned him as a prominent voice in sustainable innovation within the food storage industry.
3 – Q) What three pieces of advice would you give to budding entrepreneurs?
A) Focus on your product, on the value you and your business provides, rather than what you take. Put customers and your fellow partner’s interests first. When making decisions, do not contemplate for too long, just listen to your gut.
4 – Q) What would you say are the top three skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur?
A) Honesty, Authenticity, Receptivity
5 – Q) How many hours do you work a day on average?
A) 10 hours
6 – Q) To what do you most attribute your success?
A) Good, honest, and hardworking people that make up our company.
7 – Q) How do you go about marketing your business? What has been your most successful form of marketing?
A) Kirill and his marketing company the Bellevue Marketing Agency has been a cornerstone of our success.
8 – Q) Where did your organizations funding/capital come from and how did you go about getting it? How did you obtain investors for your venture?
A) No major capital investments, just pure skills and hard work, constantly reinvesting back in to the business.
9 – Q) What is the best way to achieve long-term success?
A) Best way to achieve it, is to keep pursuing it no matter how hard it is in the beginning.
10 – Q) Where you see yourself and your business in 5 – 10 years?
A) I see myself and my business being needed by our community, how small or big it will get, will be determined by those we service.
11 – Q) What motivates you?
A) Need for creativity and growth, it’s my necessity to live.
12 – Q) How do you generate new ideas?
A) Anytime, anywhere, spontaneously whenever they come.
13 – Q) How do you define success?
A) Whatever makes you feel that you live with a purpose.
14 – Q) What is your favorite aspect of being an entrepreneur?
A) Unpredictability of everyday life, and exciting opportunities that come my way.
15 – Q) In one word, characterize your life as an entrepreneur.
A) Creator
16 – Q) What is your greatest fear, and how do you manage fear?
A) Being overwhelmed by fear, is the greatest fear, just have to let it go and take it easy.
17 – Q) If you could talk to one person from history, who would it be and why?
A) Jesus, because he is the only one you can still talk to anytime, anywhere.
18 – Q) What book has inspired you the most? (OR what is your favorite book?)
A) Go Giver
