Meet Jasmine Keaton of KLJ Dream Factory in Fort Lauderdale

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jasmine Keaton.

Jasmine, please share your story with us.
I founded KLJ Dream Factory on November 2013 in honor of my best friend Lurnard B. Rodgers Jr. I self-taught myself graphic design around 12+ years ago. It all started on Pretty Ricky’s message board that they had for fans. I remember being interested in the designs that were being designed on the board. They would open custom graphic shops, you could tell them what you wanted and they did exactly that. It intrigued me to the point I needed to have the tools to discover the world they were in.

Shortly after, I discovered I had the program that they were using all along. In the beginning, I would only design HQ pictures of celebrities practicing my techniques not knowing I’m planting seeds for my business in the near future. I remember saying to myself I would never design for people (LOL, NEVER SAY NEVER) I’m happy that God saw fit for my hands to work miracles in this world. It used to be challenging with a rocky foundation. However, I can honestly say this day I have a solid sturdy foundation. We tend to overlook the important points in a painting, the message is always clear the first time around.

When KLJ was birthed, it was birthed from a dark place in my life. I had nothing but a computer, I took the time to pray and ask God about my purpose. Once I finished planning out what I wanted to do for my future, I begin to plan and write down my dreams, goals, and aspirations, It was then I made all of my social media platforms and from November 2013-January 2018 I’ve been an independent online graphic design company, It’s not easy when you’re alone but that time alone time is needed for you to build yourself and foundation.

Once the foundation is sturdy, you build your team. I’m at the point in my company where it’s about to be a teamwork makes the dream work environment instead of one player. Nothing great ever birthed from comfort zones. 2018 is all about going with the flow and making your dreams reality. My favorite quote from my favorite motivational speaker Mr. Eric Thomas (When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you’ll be successful.)

Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
No, family and friend support has been the hardest. You overcome it but never fully accept it because you feel like they should support you willingly. They support Michael Kors, Gucci, Louis Vuitton etc. A small mom and pop shop like myself is often overlooked. Mr. Les Brown once said It’s better to be seen than to be viewed. I also battle inconsistency in the company like a client here and there but never every day. I would love it to be that way. Having my own printing materials, having to outsource all printing.

Please tell us about KLJ Dream Factory.
We Design Brand Experiences {EVOLVE. TRANSITION. GROW}

KLJ Designs & Print is a Fort Lauderdale, Florida based online graphic design/print development business that serves clients across the country. The company was founded in November 2013 by Jasmine L. Keaton.

The most important thing to us is that we are helping build the brands people love. Give us a challenge; we are creative problem solvers. We can build a visual foundation for your brand, to promote your company story, and help you define brand value and market relevance. We are a team of branding, sales, marketing, web design, graphic design experts.

We work hard to make your company stand out from your competitors by creating striking and professional compositions.

We want to work with businesses and organizations that value the importance of design and technology and appreciate a superior level of customer service. We want to work with clients who are looking for a lasting relationship, we want to help your business succeed over time. The best part about what we do is helping other businesses grown by helping them portray a professional and unique image in print and online.

Your passion is contagious while we assist clients big or small all over the country. We love creating graphic design and printing for smaller businesses/organizations because we want to work with people who are excited about what they are doing! In addition, people who own small businesses are likely to support other small businesses, keeping more money and tax dollars local. That also includes KLJ Designs! We aim to shop local to use local service providers as much as possible to spread the love that will keep small businesses open. Unlike many graphic design studios or website firms, KLJ Designs will give even the smallest businesses the attention they deserve.

We strive ourselves on our creativity, reliability & integrity. Whatever your graphics and website needs are, we will listen to you and deliver. With our help, your customers will see professional, consistent attractive design.

If you had to go back in time and start over, would you have done anything differently?
Implement systems and apply the knowledge that I’ve learned over the past 3 years.

Pricing:

• $10 Flyer Mondays

Contact Info:

• Website: http://kljdesignsdreamfactory.com/
• Phone: 6154225138
• Email: KLJDREAMFACTORYINC@GMAIL.COM
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kljdreamfactory/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KLJDREAMFACTORY/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/kljdesigns

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