Interviewed by Jennifer Diaby What inspired you to become a Business Owner and the Founder of JMPinckney Publishing Company, LLC? My inspiration to become a Business Owner and the Founder of JMPinckney Publishing Company, LLC, was inspired by my desire to leave a legacy in my parent’s names and to continue their tradition through my siblings, children and throughout the Pinckney Family. As we read the Bible, there are passages in several books that supports that a good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children as found in Proverbs. The book of Psalm reference that we should prepare to leave a godly legacy for our generations that will follow, as well as in Psalm 78 that urges the people not to hide their spiritual heritage, but to show it to the coming generations, emphasizing the praises of the Lord, His strength, and His wonderful works. It is important to know our history; the struggles and sacrifices that were made that we may appreciate the blessings that are laid up for us and our future generations. What types of services you offer clients? JMPinckney Publishing Company, LLC is a high-quality affordable solution for getting your book professionally published. We offer editorial review, formatting, cover and book design, e-book creation, ISBN, barcodes, copyright and printed book distribution. Your book is not outsourced and you will receive personal contact with the editor to guide you throughout the entire process from a draft to a finished product ready for publication. In addition, free 30-minute consultations and various packages are offered, such as, the bestseller campaign, podcast interviews, and assistance with setting up book signings are available to assist with a personalized package that is suitable for each client. Where can our readers learn more about your services? Readers can learn more about my publishing services by visiting https:// www.jmpinckneypublishing.com/#/ The “Contact Us” page also allows each visitor to connect with me personally by completing the form that will transmit directly to my email account, JMPinckneyPublishing@gmail.com. In addition, a free 30-minute session to answer any questions on becoming an author, self-publishing inquiries and tips on how to get started are provided. You have recently published a few children’s books with JMPinckney Publishing Company, LLC. Give us more information about those books and where they can be purchased? JMP published three children’s books in January 2021. These three projects were pretty special to me because the three young authors are my grandchildren. We were able to bond on a different level through them sharing and visualizing their stories, as I watched them transition their fantasies into reality with the assistance of a Ghostwriter, Kaylona Scott. I am delighted to have them included as part of the legacy of the JMP Publishing Company. Jon Michael Pinckney, Jr.: Author of Dinosaur Explore is a typical 9-year old who loves to play video games. Ari Samiya Pinckney: A seven-year old Author of The Big Dolphin Rescue. She hopes to inspire her friends to write a book of their own. Nia Malika Pinckney: Is a 2 years old, and the youngest Author who loves Baby Shark, which inspired her story of the Friendly Shark. Their books can be purchased on Amazon.com in e-Book or paperback print. What advice would you give to existing Business Owners/Entrepreneurs and those who desire to start a business in the future? It is not the triumph, but truly the struggle that makes it all worthwhile. That statement is valid because, “Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty…(Theodore Roosevelt). The first step is literally to step out in faith and trust that you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. I believe that any desire we have to become successful, especially those that seem to be farfetched, are placed in our hearts and spirits by God. Frankly, it is not as successful, unless there are some struggles, sacrifices and even some failures. When it is achieved through hard work and diligence, then we appreciate the blessing when we realize that if it was not for God on our side, we would not be able to accomplish the unthinkable, the unreachable, or the untouchable. Faith without works is dead; therefore, you must do your research on the business, move forward with obtaining your license and opening a business account at your banking institution. Once you have accomplished those details, then proceed by making small steps by always being diligent and consistent in and during your process. Remembering always to give thanks to God for the opened doors, and continuously allow Him to guide you in all your ways. What has been your greatest success in starting your business? My greatest success in starting my business is actually seeing my vision become a reality. I did not give a lot of thought into the how, why and when. Once the seed was planted, I began to move. I promptly commenced to ask questions, to research and to establish the LLC that validated and secured the business. My success came through trial and error. I learned along the way and got some things wrong. If there are no failures, there is no victory. Growing and seeing the result of the hard work from start to finish is very rewarding. There are unprecedented work hours; therefore, I am able to be productive whenever I am motivated. Saying congratulations on your new book, becoming a first time author, and/or on becoming a bestseller are all moments of gratification. My success is guaranteed when my clients achieve their goals!
In March 2021, you were honored and received the House Resolution Award, which is the 2 nd Highest Civilian Award for Lifetime Achievement. Congratulations, please tell us what this experience was like to celebrated with a House Resolution Award? Wow! Receiving the initial call from State Representative Wendell G. Gilliard of the 111th District that I was nominated then a second call that I was approved for the House Resolution Award; the second highest award given to a South Carolinian for their lifetime achievements, is such an honorable recognition. It was a feeling that is truly inexplicable. I was completely in disbelief and taken back in the first instance. Then the emotions of gratitude that God kept me for such a time as this to be a light, and an example of overcoming obstacles, such as sexual abuse, domestic violence, the struggles of being a single mother, working for the state for almost 30 years and not ever receive merit compensation for all of my hard work and dedication; felt in that moment that God was saying, all that I have been through, all of my hard work, and all of my silent tears did not go unnoticed. The Lord declares, He knows the plans He has for us; plans to prosper and not harm us, plans to give us hope and a future. Here, is where our gifts will make room for us and all these blessings shall come upon us and overtake us. I felt overtaken by the power of God’s love to have had the privilege to be honored by the South Carolina House of Representatives.
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