We had the good fortune of connecting with Robert E. Blackmon and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Robert E., is there something that you feel is most responsible for your success?
The most important factor behind my success is that I believe that I am successful. My success is not dictated by money or a specific follower count. It is not based on how many books I have written or the number of television appearances I’ve made. My success is rooted in the fact that I try. I get up every morning and make the effort to do something that I’ve not done before. I don’t complain nor do boast about it. My success is for me and me alone. If others find joy, comfort or satisfaction from my success that is an added bonus.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
I am my business and my business is me. I am a Lifestyle Specialist and owner of RobertEBlackmon.ca. I show people ‘Simple solutions to everyday situations’. Others in my field use the term Lifestyle Expert, I am no expert, but I am proficient at many things. I will show you how to fold your laundry, but I’m also going to show you the pile of laundry that I have yet to fold myself. I’m honest about my short comings. THAT is what sets me apart from others. People trust me because I don’t sugar coat the difficulties of life. I simply find a work around for it.
I have been at this for over a decade. My experience and work has been tested and that is why I am where I am today. It was not easy and it is STILL work. But I love what I do. Many in my field are flashy and show off their homes and cars etc. I’m private and keep the task about the task. I’m not trying to distract people who want to honestly learn. I think people are intrigued by my private nature. They watch to see what I will do next.

Social media has taught me to remain patient and to stay in my lane. Most small business owners are trained by society to be “on trend” and to follow the pack. I AM the pack. I always have to remind myself of that fact. In order for me to stay true to myself I have to do me. I am not trying to attract everyone. I only want to attract those who are interested in what I am teaching.

What I want the world to know about my brand and my story is what I want them to know and learn about themselves. Choose your passion over profit. Creating something from nothing and making money at it is wonderful, but if you are miserable and do it for others then it’s not worth it. I love what I do and would do it even if no other person in the world ever saw me do it.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I live in a very small town. Coming from the big city of Los Angeles, I’ve learned how to slow the pace down because I’ve had to. When entertaining the thing I love most is to let people relax. When people visit my home they know the holiday is more like a spa retreat. I’m fortunate to have everything I need at home. I have full gym, spa and pool. But if we are touring around town I will take them to a local museum as well as my favorite pub near by. There is of course good shopping within driving distance, but I like to keep things simple.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
When I was a child my mom used to say, ” Keep my circle small. You will always be able to count the number of true friends you have on one hand.” She was right and because of those words, the people who I started out with are the same ones I have today. My husband has always been my biggest supporter and is not afraid to speak his mind. There are a few more, but the one person who is my day to day go to person is my social media manager Amanda of Amanda Cee Media. She is my “ride or die” in this crazy world of social media. She has encouraged me to do things that I never would have tried on my own. If she says we should try something, she’s usually right about it. If she says, no, I don’t question her because I know she has my back. Amanda is a real one.

Website: roberteblackmon.ca

Instagram: @roberteblackmon

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Image Credits
John Taylor JTPhotography.com

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