Posted on 09/15/2008 12:39:35 PM PDT by StopDemocratsDotCom
I have been named by BusinessWeek Magazine as a finalist for one of "America's Best Young Entrepreneurs" in their 2008 edition. I need everyone to vote for me, Carlos Leon, by visiting which will directly connect you to the businessweek Section http://www.carlosleon.net
I am a Cuban immigrant, proud American and did this with no handouts or affirmitive action!. Voting ends this Friday! -Thanks for the support!.
CML Studios Carlos Leon, 25 www.cmlstudios.net North Hollywood, Calif.
Carlos Leon is a media mogul in the making. With $25,000 in savings, and no outside financing, he managed to expand the multimedia business he started in a room in his parent's mobile home into a full-service production company with such clients as Warner Bros., VH1, Sirius, and MTV3. Leon, who earned a bachelor's degree in film from Full Sail University in Winter Park, Fla., says the businesswhich includes a 1,500 square-foot production studio that he built from scratch with help from friendshad about $150,000 in revenue in 2007. He estimates it will bring in $200,000 in 2008. Up next: Leon is starting an online TV channel and a record label.
(Excerpt) Read more at carlosleon.net ...
You might want to update your age at your FR profile. ;o)
Bump and voted (even though I know your CampusLive competitor)
Done.
Congratulations and good luck! You have my vote.
Done. Good luck!
Proudly voted for you. How are we doin’ so far?
Voted and bumped. I hope you win!
thanks..there’s no way of knowing the vote count..im just trying to get as much press as possible (such as talk radio) before it ends this weekends.
Buena suerte amigo!
:)
First I have to ask, is “Full Sail” a real university?
:)
I am so proud of you and so happy for you....of course you got my vote and good luck.....please keep us posted My son is a senior at GaTech in ATL.....last time I was there I ate at a great Cuban restaurant..... if you are ever there it might be worth your while...... nothing fancy but great food
Papi’s Cuban Sandwiches
216 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
You have a great story mate,
I’m only a few years older than you, had myself a Full Sail scholarship and turned it down for a staid career with a finance degree.
You’re living the life.
Qam1, ping your gen-x list.
Happy to help.
done and good luck!
Glad you are enjoying the American dream.
Freeped
Voted & Bumped.
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