By Antonio “E$CO” Williams
FlyerPromoNow & TalkofOrlando.com present this week’s Talk of Orlando,
Photography By Divine Grace Images
ARE YOU THE
E Y M C u s t o m s
For those that don’t know, What is EYM Customs? (He laughs) I’m sorry but I always laugh when people ask me that, EYM stands for (Employ Your Mind). A couple of years ago when I lost my job I decided the only way I could be successful was not get myself employed but to Employ my mind and let my passion work for me instead of me working for my passion. We customize Heel, sneakers, DJ Equipment, anything that someone wants customized we do it. How long have you been in business and what made you get into this type of business? (Smiles) I have been in business for just a year but I have been very blessed, All my life I have done graffiti and designs and since artwork is something I love doing I figured it would be the perfect combination for me. I have always loved kicks (sneakers) and found it difficult to get colors the way I liked it so I just started designing my own and the rest is history.
I like your style Where are you from? (Laughs) People always think I’m from New York but I was actually born in Boston (shout out to Boston) and grew up in Kissimmee, so I definitely consider Orlando my Home. What would you say is the secret to the success of the company?
Honestly there is no secret to my success, I never thought it could happen as a business and it was always just a hobby, something to do for me and my friends. I have just put faith in God and let him take me to the next level; I feel I will always be successful because it’s a “Labor of Love” and as long as I am doing something I enjoy then I’m SUCCESSFUL.
What advice would you give to someone that is interested in Customizations or creating a similar company such as EYM? Do the research and don’t be afraid to ask questions; Always be true to who you are and you ideas, when it comes down to it only you can control your future.
Who is your biggest influence? SBTG, He is like the Michael Jordan of Custom design, I love that he takes time to speak and have forums with other custom artist coming up in the business, hopefully one day someone will feel like that about me. I have to know this, tell me 3 CD’s in your car right now? (Cracks up) never been asked that before…1. Creedance Clearwater Rival 2.Little Wayne Mixtape & 3.Drake I’m very eclectic Do you guys have any shout outs at this time?
First and foremost, GOD, My family (Who I love dearly), Jae Johnson & The Firm, Monty, Dwight(New Age Goonies), Emilio Torres, Tammara Kohler, & all my Clients…Love yall!! Follow them….. Twitter @EYMCustoms MySpace.com/EymCustoms EYMCustoms@gmail.com www.EYMCustoms.com coming soon
If you think that you are the Talk of Orlando, you can submit your information to talkoforlando@gmail. com subject line “I am the Talk of Orlando”
A new fashion design that is taking Orlando by storm is the customization of Sneakers, Shoes, Cell Phones and basically anything that you want anyone to notice on your person. One company that is creating awesome designs and is currently the Talk of Orlando is EYM Customs which was created by Victor Valverde Jr. His Designs can be seen on people from Kissimmee to Lake Mary, I sat down with Vic to get an inside look into EYM and have a slice of pizza in Downtown Orlando.
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