How I Started
About Me….
From a young age, I had a fascination with electronics and a natural inclination to tinker with them. This led me to upgrade the RAM on my first laptop at the age of 13, an endeavour that I initially believed had resulted in the device being irreparably damaged. However, to my delight, it actually worked, igniting a passion in me for electronics and setting me on a path toward a career in this field.
When I was 15, I experienced the common frustration of an iPhone screen breaking, and after receiving exorbitant quotes from repair shops, I turned to self-reliance. Following a YouTube tutorial, I successfully repaired my phone with a new screen that I had ordered online for just $30. I realized that I could offer this same affordable service to others, and thus began my foray into electronics repair.
Believing that more affordable repair options were necessary, I began learning the trade and honing my skills as a high school student. When I had repaired about 50 devices, I had gained enough confidence to start my own brand. I focused on building a positive reputation through social media and word-of-mouth referrals, utilizing reviews from satisfied customers to showcase my abilities and gain the trust of potential clients.
As I progressed through college, I saw it as a marketplace and an opportunity to expand my reach, casually mentioning my repair services to fellow students and passing out business cards. Although I was majoring in computer science, I found myself more passionate about repairing electronics and developing my own business.
Eventually, I dropped out of school and pursued my passion full-time, using my house as an office to offer curbside repair services. After experiencing some frustrations with day-to-day repairs, I decided to work for another company to learn new skills and techniques but ultimately felt that the same issues were present in every shop. With a newfound determination, I sought out an office space and devoted myself fully to my own business.
Now, after 6 and a half years of hard work and dedication, I am extremely confident in my ability to repair and open devices I never would have thought possible. My goal is to continue to learn and grow in the field, exploring new areas such as micro-soldering and refurbishing. My journey has had its share of challenges, but through perseverance and a desire to succeed, I have created a thriving business that I am passionate about.
Don't start a business. Find a problem, solve a problem, The business comes second.
—ROBERT HERJAVEC
My First Project
My First ever Custom Mod
“ Light Up Apple Logo Mod ”