Episode 216: Danny Wang Design + Build: Achieving the American Dream with Danny Wang

Episode Summary:  Today, we sit down with Danny Wang of DW Design & Build, a firm based in Orange County and Los Angeles. Danny was born and raised in Taiwan and came to the U.S. at ten years old.  In his teenage years, he developed an appreciation for the trades doing odd jobs for his father, who owned a landscaping business. Today, Danny has over 15 years of experience in the world of design.  Listen in as Danny reflects on his journey as an immigrant and self-made business owner, the challenges he has faced, and his greatest lessons learned for success.  He also talks about how he was able to build a strong brand via social media and why he believes that being uncompromising about staying authentic, even at the expense of a few lucrative sponsorships or other collaborations, is always worth it in the long run.  Here’s a Glimpse of What You’ll Learn:  01:51 - Danny’s background  09:19 - Starting his own business  13:48 - Lessons learned from real estate background  17:38 - Building the brand via social media  23:05 - Before-and-after photos and using video content  27:58 - Success stories courtesy of social media