"BRAND OF THE WEEK" - Leslie Wilson @AOPstyle

September 20, 2013

"BRAND OF THE WEEK" - Leslie Wilson @AOPstyle

What is your name?
Leslie J Wilson
Where are you from?

Born in Brooklyn. Raised in Miami with Bajan roots.
What is the name of your business?

Art Of Precision, Inc.
What is your position in this business?

President/Owner/Mother/HBIC
What was your inspiration for starting your business or working in your field?

I have always had a love for hair. I think I was 16 when I drew a picture of what my salon would look like in the future. Needless to say, the vision has changed with time. Although I haven’t always known how I was going to achieve my success, I knew hair would somehow be a part of it—even through the times I lost sight of my goals. My inspiration came quite irresponsibly. I was ostensibly a lost, unhappy and unwilling college student who got fired her job. I didn’t want to be in school and wasn’t giving it a tenth of my attention, let alone my all. I was more eager to do other peoples’ homework and projects than my own. Ever since coming to Tallahassee I’d done hair for people sparingly. In 2006, I started doing hair full-time & became incorporated in 2009! I didn’t find hair. Hair found me. I have an immeasurable passion for the specialty I’ve created for myself.

What service does your business offer?

Art of Precision offers non-chemical hair styling services for individuals and groups. From hair extensions to fishtail braids and steam hair treatments, I’ve got you covered.
Does your business have a (motto, slogan, mission statement)?

Art of Precision—Perfecting precision one head at a time.
How long have you been in business?

3 years (officially & legally, lol)
How can people contact you or see information pertaining to your business or service?

I am easy to find. For business inquiries, I can be contacted on www.aopstyle.com or via email at artofprecision@gmail.com. My facebook url is www.facebook.com/artofprecision and I am @AOPstyle on Twitter.
For someone trying to become a Business Owner, Entrepreneur or the best they can be in their field of work, or just a better person, what advice would you give them?

Passion has to be the foundation of what drives you. Each one of us has been put on this Earth to fulfill a purpose that is exclusively and divinely ours. Listen to the still, small voice within to discover what you are truly meant to do. Once you discern your calling, dare to dream and have the nerve enough to live your dreams daily. Execute your passion and profession with zeal! You are worth it and the world needs it from you.
What is one quote to live by?

God is. Therefore, I AM.
What motivates you to stay on your path?

My clients and loved ones motivate me to stay on OUR path to success. I may be the sole person providing a service; however, I am in no way the only person invested in me. Clients are proud to be a part of my circle and I am elated to have them… even the seemingly difficult personalities. AOP is because we all believe in what I’m doing. My clients believe in my ability to give them a hairstyle that portrays them in the most fabulous light. I believe in their ability to wear my style as if I am the only stylist who can bring their visions to life.
What is your Favorite Color?

Black
What can you say 2014 will see from you?

2014 will see a renewed Leslie, revamped aopstyle.com, an improved portfolio, expanded travel cities, and more.
If the world should know one thing about you what should it be?

I don’t take this blessing for granted. I am continually grateful and reminded of how wonderful my life is. The rest and best is yet to come!