In the latest episode of the CEO Roundtable Podcast, Marseil Jackson, the CEO of the Dream Center, shares an inspiring journey that resonates with the ethos of turning visions into tangible success. His story, brimming with lessons, wisdom, and entrepreneurial spirit, is not just a narrative but a roadmap for aspirants across all walks of life.
Jackson's roots in Chicago's west side shaped his understanding of community and the power of location. His entrepreneurial journey, which he dubs an “accidental business,” started with his Dream Center, a co-working and business support center in Austin.
The rapid success of Dream Center, filling up desks and mailboxes in the first 60 days, is a testament to Jackson's intuitive grasp of supply and demand, a principle he learned early in life.
But it’s his approach to business that sets him apart. “If you run your business like a million-dollar business, you can make a million dollars,” Jackson affirms. His expansion from providing physical space to offering comprehensive business services, including ‘Business in the Box’ and business development consulting, reflects his vision of holistic entrepreneurial support.
Jackson’s story embodies adaptability and resilience. His pivot during the pandemic, shifting from his original business to leverage his sales and marketing company’s connections in China to source PPE, illustrates the importance of being agile in business.
This move not only sustained his enterprise but also led to government contracts and unprecedented growth.
His personal mantra, “know when to hold them, know when to fold them,” is a reminder of the importance of having an exit plan, a lesson he values deeply.
Jackson’s journey, encompassing various ventures from online selling to credit repair, echoes the essence of true entrepreneurship - the love for business itself, not just a single business.
Jackson’s venture into radio and AI with his app, Alfred, is further proof of his multifaceted talents and his belief in the power of artificial intelligence as a tool to enhance, not replace, human endeavor.