School/s: University of Houston
Classification: Freshman
What do you call an 18 year old who is a marketing maverick, established author, tenured business owner, motivational speaker, aspirational actor, budding model, and just now embarking on his freshman year in undergrad? Amazing? Prodigal? Inspirational? You could. Or, you could just call him Keith J Davis Jr. and say hello, because when it comes to college, he has arrived.
Hailing from Houston Texas this graduate of Flatbush Springs High School has more than made moves.
Keith was raised in a household big on business practices and ethics, and quickly caught the entrepreneurial itch passed on by his father. “My first business was selling hats” says Keith.
This first business venture led to a host of others, as well as a myriad of accomplishments. Though he admits he wasn’t able to participate in your typical after school extracurriculars, by the time he was in high school, Keith was teaching Junior Achievement classes to his peers. Classes he says were “a great opportunity”; “Throughout [that] I was able to impact some students and encourage them to think outside of the box..To create opportunities for yourself”.
In 2007, Keith launched his own newspaper “FYTYA” (For Youth, Teens, and Young Adults) and by 2008, had established himself as a published author with this first book “Young? So What! …Tips for becoming a successful young entrepreneur”. Keiths’ book has been gaining national attention, and the young author is currently in the works with penning a deal for Kroger book-signing tour.
For one who has accomplished so much so soon, college should be a cakewalk right? One would think, but Keith also admits the road ahead holds some challenges for him: “The challenge has definitely been to balance both education and business and to stay on top of both of them.”
If there is any one thing that can help Keith manage, it’s organization and determination, a secret the young author knows all too well.
As he says “you have to prioritize…When you have a goal or a vision I always recommend to lock in on that goal or that vision and be relentless in your pursuit of getting that”.
So with goals set, and focus on attaining that aim, Keith will set out to conquer the collegiate world and bring even more influence and success to his new peers. Along with the aforementioned Kroger book tour , Keith also is in talks to partner with Rice University to launch a mentoring program, as well as continue on with his different business ventures alongside the consultation he currently does for other business owners. If there’s one thing Keith wants you to remember after coming into contact with him or his story it’s this quote:
“In every endeavor you pursue in life there will be obstacles are only those _________ you see when you take your eyes off the goal.”
To catch up with Keith about his different projects, or to get a copy of his book be sure to check out his website: www.keithjdavisjr.com , or friend him on his Myspace and Facebook screen name: Keith J Davis Jr, and for booking call 713-272-9511.
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