{"id":845,"date":"2021-02-02T16:58:48","date_gmt":"2021-02-02T16:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/?p=845"},"modified":"2023-04-19T11:01:40","modified_gmt":"2023-04-19T11:01:40","slug":"glowway-getting-out-of-your-comfort-zone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blog\/glowway-getting-out-of-your-comfort-zone\/","title":{"rendered":"Customer Success Story: Interview with Francisco Jose Perez from GlowWay"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"entry-header\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"cenote-drop-cap\" title=\"I\">I<\/span>n the context we\u2019re living in, transformation, and reinventing ourselves it\u2019s more than an option. Adaptability it\u2019s made for stronger minds. Defines who evolutes, who survives. During this time, it has been proven that, even in the animal world, the ones that succeed at it are the ones who see the opportunity in the change. In the business world, it also happens. That\u2019s the case of today\u2019s guest at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wordans.com\/\">Wordans<\/a>, Francisco Jose Perez, from C\u00f3rdoba (Spain), who out of the pandemic he started his own fashion brand with <a href=\"http:\/\/wordans.com\/customization\">customized apparel<\/a>. His career began in the grape harvest, and his close connection to this world inspired him to commercialize with the product, and now, to create another company. He defines himself as someone restless that loves traveling. He also has an enormous will to progress in life. Friend of his friends and very determined. We invite you, once again, to explore his brand\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/glowway.es\/\">GlowWay<\/a>, as well as his path.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Those amazing crewnecks and hoodies are made of sustainable and organic materials, and they are from\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wordans.com\/\">Wordans<\/a>. Check them out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordans.com\/blank-apparel-accessories-c37029\/crewneck-s21820\/organic-o5\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.glowway.es\/\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1083 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wordans.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/SEB_3529-193x300.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 228px) 100vw, 228px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wordans.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/SEB_3529-193x300.jpg 193w, https:\/\/www.wordans.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/SEB_3529-768x1194.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wordans.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/SEB_3529-659x1024.jpg 659w, https:\/\/www.wordans.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/SEB_3529-600x933.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.wordans.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/SEB_3529.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"\" width=\"228\" height=\"355\" \/><\/a><b>Francisco, you started with a cava business. In which moment did you decide to extend your business range to the apparel industry? Why?<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As you pointed out, when I was young I used to work in the grape harvest in a small family business that belongs to a close friend of mine. One day, with another friend that\u2019s a PR in some famous clubs in Madrid, we realized that there was a huge opportunity there to promote the cava and at the same time giving a chance to the national product in our country. So we started in Madrid and later on we introduced our cava in Marbella too. With my partner, we own a community of goods. As you can imagine, due to the current situation, the night life is on \u201cstandby\u201d right now, so we decided it was time to try something new. So we came up with this project created with the intention of growing it within a year. We decided to integrate this activity in our group, with the idea of reinventing ourselves. And everything became real at the beginning of this year.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>What does your logo mean?<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">At the beginning it was the first letter of the three founders\u2019 names, but now we decided to change the logo. We wanted a differentiation and we saw that there are similar logos to that one we were previously using. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve been working on a new logo that we\u2019re presenting at Wordans right now: a broken egg. The meaning is getting out of your comfort zone.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.glowway.es\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1084 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wordans.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/FRAN-LOGO-300x136.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wordans.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/FRAN-LOGO-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wordans.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/FRAN-LOGO-768x347.png 768w, https:\/\/www.wordans.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/FRAN-LOGO-1024x463.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.wordans.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/FRAN-LOGO-600x271.png 600w\" alt=\"\" width=\"268\" height=\"121\" \/><\/a><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Who\u2019s your target audience?<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Our brand is oriented to people with curiosity, that loves traveling. The initial idea was linking the marketing with some travel pack, maybe in the future, when it\u2019s possible to travel again. We want it to be sustainable, so we\u2019re also looking to reach eco-friendly people.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Why did you choose Wordans for your brand?<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As I just mentioned, we were looking for organic garments, and we weren\u2019t able to find a supplier that offered that, including quality, until we found Wordans. As soon as we contacted your company we were impressed by your customer service. We\u2019re very happy with the attention and service we receive from you guys.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/glowway.es\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/glowway.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SEB_3873.jpg\" width=\"290\" height=\"193\" \/><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>What do you love the most about your job?<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I have an entrepreneurial spirit. It\u2019s my passion. I always knew. Doing what I love with two close friends it\u2019s amazing. I also work in banking but it\u2019s not as rewarding as my side jobs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>How do you see yourself in 3 years?<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Evolving. With my feet on the ground. Starting to expand in our area quickly, taking off. Short term, shape it and give it visibility. Having a wide product range. Maybe introducing it in multi-brand stores. In Granada, we already have an agreement with a store. So within 3 years, I\u2019d like to grow in Andalucia territory.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>What advice would you give to someone that wants to start?<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">That you only live once. You always have time to work for others. That\u2019s important to follow your vocation. To be nonconformist. Dare, and don\u2019t keep this \u201cwhat could have happened if\u2026\u201d feeling. And overall believing in your idea.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-align: justify;\">After this interview, you can see that\u2019s always a good time to improve and reinvent yourself and your business. Being creative and daring to invest in what you want in life it\u2019s something that has no price. If you have doubts on creating your own business but haven\u2019t decided yet, we aim you to be as brave as Francisco and start your own business now! Go to\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"text-align: justify;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wordans.com\/\">Wordans.com<\/a><span style=\"text-align: justify;\"> and try our <a href=\"http:\/\/wordans.com\/customization\">customization<\/a> tool. You can also find inspiration on our Instagram <\/span><a style=\"text-align: justify;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wearewordans\/\">@wearewordans<\/a><span style=\"text-align: justify;\"> and be sure to have a look at what <\/span><a style=\"text-align: justify;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.glowway.es\/\">GlowWay<\/a><span style=\"text-align: justify;\"> has to offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wordans.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/wordanscom-300x150.jpg\" width=\"322\" height=\"161\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the context we\u2019re living in, transformation, and reinventing ourselves it\u2019s more than an option. Adaptability it\u2019s made for stronger minds. Defines who evolutes, who survives. 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