Today we’d like to introduce you to Charles Franklin.
Hi Charles, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I have always been drawn to new experiences, positive energy, and connecting with people. Even as a child, I showcased my entrepreneurial spirit by setting up iced tea stands and engaging with passersby.
I earned my undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Stevenson University and later obtained my MBA from Mount St. Mary’s University in 2017. By the start of 2018, as a recent graduate, I found myself with free weekends and a desire to make productive use of my time while earning extra income. Exploring Craigslist’s gigs section, I noticed a high demand for various odd jobs in the community, sparking an idea to create a business that serves as a single reliable resource for addressing these needs.
This idea gave rise to Weekend Warriors, hence the name. We started a community-oriented business dedicated to tackling tasks like snow removal, mulching, mowing, weeding, and other odd jobs. However, as I gained more professional experience in my career, I sought to transition the business into a more specialized and refined niche.
With a longstanding passion for events, music, and cultivating vibrant energy, I shifted Weekend Warriors’ focus to solely event support services. Today, as Weekend Warriors Events, we are proud to be a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) specializing in providing exceptional, extra hands support for event management. Our team assists clients in ensuring their events run smoothly, offering trusted and skilled support for a variety of event-related tasks.
We aim to establish ourselves as a premier resource for reliable and professional event support in the DMV and surrounding areas, continuing to deliver high-quality service and value to our clients.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
The journey has been an incredible learning experience from start to finish. One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned is that, while business planning is essential, there comes a point where you have to take the plunge and embrace the possibility of making mistakes.
There have been projects that seemed too overwhelming to tackle, as well as situations where things didn’t go as planned—but these challenges are all part of the growth process. Along the way, I’ve connected with other awesome entrepreneurs, adapted to new opportunities, and continuously sought out ways to learn and improve. Ultimately, I strive to enjoy the journey and embrace the lessons it has to offer.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Weekend Warriors Events offers trusted, on-demand extra hands for all your event support needs. We are your dependable support system, personal assistant, and go-to crew for seamless event execution. Understanding that finding reliable help can be challenging, we strive to establish ourselves as the premier provider of extra hands for event support.
Our comprehensive range of services is designed to meet your specific event requirements. We break them down into four different categories consisting of: wedding planning, personal & public events, vendor support, and corporate events. Our services include setup and teardown, loading and unloading, cleanup, trash management, fill ins for last minute employee cancellations, and other various event management tasks. At Weekend Warriors Events, we are committed to ensuring your events run smoothly, providing exceptional support every step of the way.
Can you talk to us a bit about happiness and what makes you happy?
What makes me happy is feeling free—having the time and flexibility to travel, make fun memories with my family and friends, and just really live life on my own terms. It’s those spontaneous adventures, deep laughs, and new experiences that light me up.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://wwsevents.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wwsevents/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wwseventss
