We had the good fortune of connecting with Sean & Brenda Khalimov and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Sean & Brenda, how do you think about risk?
We think taking risks can be scary. However, it is one of the most important aspects in building a successful business. Risk taking is always a win. Even when you lose through some risk you took, you are actually still winning something. The one thing that you will always win is experience. There will always be a time and place where you can use that experience. I know sometimes it can be painful when your risk leads to a loss however, that experience will make you grow and take you somewhere you didn’t know you needed.
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?
Our Company is called Party Shakers, and we are a mobile bartending company. What is meant by mobile is we will take a professional bar set up to any location. Whether you are getting married on a hilltop in the middle of nowhere or celebrating on a rooftop of a building. Wherever it is, we will bring the bar to your dream location. That is what our company is all about, is providing the best open bar experience in locations where a bar wouldn’t normally be. Not only do we make the set up look amazing, but we also provide one of the best services in Los Angeles. To be able to provide the best service, we need to have professional bartenders, great ingredients, popular liquor choices, and good prices. Good liquors and top quality ingredients are necessary, but the most important part in crafting delicious cocktails is the person making them.That is why our bartenders have mixology knowledge, and can craft any cocktails a guest desires. That is what sets us apart from others is that we strive to provide the best in appearance, and service. Business wise, we got here by taking risks, … a lot of risks. It was really hard in the beginning. Sometimes it seemed like it wasn’t working out no matter what we did. However, giving up was not an option. We pushed through the struggles, sacrificed a lot of things, but we knew the struggling and sacrificing will only be temporary. We overcame the challenges by fighting for what we want. We never gave up. If something didn’t work out, we searched for a different alternative, but never gave up. We take the time to learn new things every single day. We are constantly discovering new things we didn’t know, and are very important. Thank you Voyage LA for sharing our story. It is great to be able to share your own story as a small business owner. We are a rapidly growing company. Maybe in 10 or 15 years we will be a nationwide bartending company. It will be nice to read what we have written. Business wise, we got here by taking risks, … a lot of risks. It was really hard in the beginning. Sometimes it seemed like it wasn’t working out no matter what we did. However, giving up was not an option. We pushed through the struggles, sacrificed a lot of things, but we knew the struggling and sacrificing will only be temporary. We overcame the challenges by fighting for what we want. We never gave up. If something didn’t work out, we searched for a different alternative, but never gave up. We take the time to learn new things every single day. We are constantly discovering new things we didn’t know, and are very important. Thank you Voyage LA for sharing our story. It is great to be able to share your own story as a small business owner. We are a rapidly growing company. Maybe in 10 or 15 years we will be a nationwide bartending company. It will be nice to read what we have written.
If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
If my best friend came to visit me in Los Angeles, I would wish it to be around summer time so they can enjoy the nice California weather. The first thing I would take them to eat right out of the airport is In n Out. That is a must try if you are visiting California. As for other foods and drinks, there is a lot to try here. Los Angeles is so diverse that you can literally find anything you want. The best spots are hidden gems all around Los Angeles. Throughout the week, I would take them to go see the beaches, a few hike trails, maybe a few museums, watch a live broadway show, definitely have to go to six flags, or Universal Studios. I think those are the most exciting things to check out while in LA. Especially because we have so much nature all around, and many people who visit LA do not realize that. It is not all just lights, tall buildings, and celebrities. We have so many beautiful beaches, a lot of different hike trails with beautiful views. There are a lot of museums that are great to check out. Theme parks are always fun no matter what. However, one of the most iconic things to do in Los Angeles is watch a broadway show. Movie theaters are everywhere, but a live action show on Broadway is a whole different experience. I would love to give my best friend that experience.
The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would like to dedicate our shoutout to our parents. Our parents have always pushed forward our vision for this business. My wife and I are very lucky to have parents who invested in our business which helped kickstart our company. Investment is not only about giving money, but also helping make opportunities to move forward. Everything starts with parents. They raise us, they feed us, they educate us, and they move us in a direction. We should always be grateful towards our parents to be alive.
Website: https://partyshakersla.com
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Robert Londberg