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Early Challenges and Beginnings
My name is Dexter Bayack, and I am proud to be the founder of See Near Me. I've spent over 30 years honing my skills as a window tint technician. When my first son was born, I was on welfare and in need of a job. I borrowed $100 from a cousin to start a mobile window tinting business and was also lucky enough to work part-time as a UPS driver. This allowed me to manage both jobs during that challenging time.
After four years of working part-time, I decided to pursue window tinting full-time. I opened a tint shop in Brooklyn, which grew rapidly to $100,000 in annual revenue within three years. This success even led to a feature in the New York Daily News. Over the years, I've tinted more than 50,000 vehicles and provided contract work to shops across Houston, Florida, and New York. While I cherish these experiences, I realized that this approach wasn't scalable, and I was eager to explore new growth opportunities.
Transitioning Careers: From Automotive to Media and Technology
I left New York in 2003 and moved to Tampa. After the 2007 housing crash, I decided to relocate to Houston in search of new opportunities. I shifted my focus from the automotive industry to media and technology, driven by my desire to support small businesses and make a mark in the tech world. My journey was about learning web development and videography, inspired by my love for small businesses and local culture. Ultimately, this passion led me to develop four platforms.
- 2007: Tunerlifestyletv – An online community for import car enthusiasts.
- 2010: Urbancitytv – A video publication about local culture.
- 2012: Thatvideomagazine – A video publication covering local businesses and culture.
- 2019: Localsiknow – A platform for businesses and culture.
I produced several events and created over 100 videos to shine the spotlight on small businesses and creators. Some of my work includes:
- Houston's first Hip-Hop Festival, featuring Pharoahe Monch, Locksmith, DJ QBert, and several local musicians.
- Video interviews with national artists Rakim, Talib Kweli, and Paul Wall.
- Music showcases, car shows, vendor markets, and events showcasing local artists at the VFW.
- "Market day making a comeback around Pasco" in the Suncoast News.
The Birth of See Near Me
In 2019, I moved back to Tampa Bay to care for my parents and a troubled child. I experienced burnout from content creation, which negatively impacted my finances. To generate income, I returned to my automotive roots and focused on my window tinting business. To increase awareness, I launched See Near Me. As a result, my window tinting business now earns between $10,000 and $20,000 each month.
Confronting Doubt: My Battle with Impostor Syndrome and Finding My Voice
The biggest challenge I faced was impostor syndrome, which often made me doubt my abilities and achievements. When I was 10, my father advised me to be ten times better than others to get the same opportunities, explaining that race played a big role in this. His words stayed with me over the years. I've always felt the need to keep records of my work so I can be recognized as an equal and avoid being overlooked. "See Near Me" is the fruit of many years of hard work.
Rethinking Business Models for Fairness
Search engines have grown so vast that they now require careful organization, and platforms have become quite extensive, making browsing difficult without practical search tools and a clear structure. While platforms thrive thanks to their members' efforts, users often feel they aren't receiving enough benefits. The current way of doing business isn't working well, and it's time to explore new ideas that strike a better balance between making a profit and serving the community by sharing power and resources more fairly.
See Near Me offers an excellent opportunity to support fellow small business owners in achieving their goals. I'm here to help creators and small businesses by providing the tools and opportunities they need to flourish in the ever-changing digital world.
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See Near Me in The News! Connecting the community is also the driving force behind the market, open mic, and educational events held in Spring Hill by Locals I Know.
Read moreSee Near Me: Revolutionizing Networking for Small Businesses and Creators See Near Me, a pioneering networking platform, is poised to change how small businesses and creators connect, collaborate, and succeed.
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That Video Mag blew it out of the park with this one! I've received numerous phone calls from people wanting turntables fixed, making it hard to keep track—massive shout-out to That Video Mag for making things happen for the little guy.
3x Increase in Sales! / Ovi SanzMannn you did a really nice job with this... congrats!! hope it booms fast!
Great Job! / Best Audio VisualDexter has a cutting-edge video production style that stands out. He is also very involved in supporting Houston's tech and social media community, with a heart for start-ups. I highly recommend his work.
LinkedIn / Kami Watson HuyseDexter is dedicated and gifted at his craft. Business-minded and professional at creating and producing strong a deliverable throughout the digital medium platform. He has produced broadcast-quality videos, websites, and marketing campaigns for many of our ventures.
LinkedIn / John WhaleyDexter is one of Houston's leading minds when it comes to the concept of media. Beyond that, he practices what he preaches, ensuring exclusive, premium video coverage of events that would otherwise remain outside the media realm of those most caring about them. Dexter is a worthy advocate of the cause of better stories in a market somewhat behind on its overall media coverage.
LinkedIn / Daniel CohenI've already been hired for multiple video projects for That Video Mag, and what I can say is it has been one of the most seamless experiences I've encountered with any client. I will continue to work with That Video Mag. It's definitely been a good experience. I am looking forward to seeing this brand grow!
My review of working with That Video Mag / Albert PolancoI find more value in the Localsiknow platform than in prominent networking platforms like Meetup and LinkedIn. Their focus on artists AND entrepreneurs strikes the right balance between business and entertainment. Unlike the other platforms, there aren’t just a bunch of entrepreneurs “networking” with other entrepreneurs or artists performing for other artists. Their platform feels organic and homegrown, and the diversity feels fresh.
Their Platform Feels Organic And Homegrown / Spread Love Free Market
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At See Near Me, our mission is to empower creators and small businesses by providing a platform that enhances visibility, fosters meaningful connections, and streamlines monetization. We are dedicated to building a collaborative community where creativity and entrepreneurship thrive, ensuring that every user has the tools and opportunities necessary to succeed in the dynamic digital landscape. Please click the logo to leave us a review.
