We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Jason Ramsey a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Jason, thanks for sharing your insights with our community today. Part of your success, no doubt, is due to your work ethic and so we’d love if you could open up about where you got your work ethic from?
My family. I was raised on a farm. I spent every day watching my parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins work together to achieve their goals. I got to see firsthand what hard work was and the rewards it can gain. While growing up I was taught that everyone needs a purpose, not just a job and while money is important, it is only one of the many rewards to be received while working in that purpose. Work was never something that was frowned upon in my family, but always something that was enjoyed.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
I grew up in a family of farmers and educators. Initially, I chose the education path but during that journey, I found a love for retail and beauty. I’ve been in the beauty industry for over 20 years. During that time I’ve worked in management, marketing, operations, product development, crisis management, and business development. I’m currently the President of Bravadas Wigs and Hair Restoration. Our company has always pushed the limits of what traditional retail wig stores have been. We were the first concept in North America to have multiple locations under the same brand. We were also the only wig franchise in the country. Although we no longer do franchising our focus is still to grow the brand as much as possible in order to reach as many people as we can to help them with solutions to their hair loss. Our founder, Scott Stark, is a visionary who is comfortable thinking outside the box in order to grow the business and expand its footprint. We currently have two new concepts we are testing and are confident we can move both forward as we did with Bravadas. I also believe that concepts are only as good as the team that works on them, and with the help of Erica Jones, Jenny Lambert, and Katheryn Brown we have had one of the best years our company has ever had.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
If I could give anyone advice during the early stages of their journey I would start with communication. Specifically learning to be a good listener. The more you can learn to give your full attention to the person who is talking, the better equipped you’ll be to give an intelligent, thoughtful response. It’s just as important to be positive. Today’s world is filled with negativity but none of it will help you move forward toward your goals. Positive people attract other positive people, it doesn’t matter if it’s community partnerships, vendors, or clients. Lastly, I would advise to find something you are passionate about. It’s hard to build a business if you don’t love your work. Looking forward to the day ahead is one of the greatest gifts in your work and it can provide energy that you need when you need it most.
What do you do when you feel overwhelmed? Any advice or strategies?
When I feel overwhelmed I try to focus on completing one task at a time. Being an executive gets me pulled in several different directions at the same time. Although multitasking doesn’t bother me, it can sometimes be counterproductive when working on projects that require more focus. During those times I make a list of actions based on order of magnitude. This allows me to complete more pressing matters first and relieves some of the stress that can be overwhelming. Short walks during the workday are also essential to my mental health. Fresh air and deep breaths can work wonders.
Contact Info:
- Website: bravadas.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravadaswigs/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bravadas
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbramsey/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jason__ramsey
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Bravadas/videos
