Alex, thank you so much for taking the time to talk to us today. It is such an honor.
You have a powerful story Alex. Why don’t you give us some details about you and introduce us to your company ADLE International. How did you get to where you are today?
ADLE International, was founded in 1999 with the vision of promoting and advocating for youth, continuing education. I am a former APEC Youth Representative, and also an author. I have a dual mission of offering affordable books to limited income earners, and also youth continuing education advocacy.
My book, ‘Life and Times of Alex Esguerra’ was released in August 25 of 2020. Its main theme is about how to integrate success in your life with youth advocacy. In this book you will also read about stories of advocacy as pertaining to reality. Also covered is Political Economics from the Asia Pacific Economic Region from the age of 1990’s to Present Pandemic age.
I was a Former APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Young Entrepreneur and Youth Representative from 1996-98. I co-chaired the APEC Young Entrepreneurs Association in Ottawa, Canada during the 1997 Economic Leaders Summit. Right after, I founded ADLE International in 1998 in Portland, Oregon.
Today, ADLE International’s websites consists of Affordablebookdeals, Tarotcardshops and also Etsy shops. Affordablebookfinds.com is the website that promotes advocacy of education. On my website lifeandtimesofalexesguerra.com, You will find that I write about the different challenges faced by immigrants, people with disabilities, seniors and low income earners today.
Next time you are shopping at your independent or online bookstore, please check out the paperback version of Life and Times of Alex Esguerra, Memories of a Former APEC Youth Representative.
I’m sure your success has not come easily Alex. What challenges have you had to overcome along the way?
From a 2nd hand, one many operation of used books in 1999, to today using many reputable platforms such as Ebay, ADLE International operates it’s e-commerce operations using top of the line website partners like Shopify, Squarespace and Etsy.
Let’s talk about the work you do. What makes you good at what you do, and ADLE International special?
Quality, reliability, fast delivery, personal customer service and loyalty is the epitome of our brand today. Most of our customers are return customers that we service over and over again.
Alex, What’s your best piece of advice for readers who desire to find success in their life?
Trust and always be sure to cater to your loyal customers as a first priority. This will keep your business afloat over time.
Speaking of success, what does the word mean to you?
Success I find to be a very challenging word. There is so much competition in my business. Loyal customers are hard to find. What I have found over the years, especially in a very competitive business such as ours, is that one has to prioritize loyal and regular customers to get their return business. Loyal customers are the cornerstone of any successful business. You also have to groom those that will turn out to be the new, loyal regulars in the future.
What’s next for you Alex?
What’s next for us to gain more web presence and integrate on apps. I am working on next level simulations of currency or for the customer to be able to buy in bulk and pay over time.
To Connect With Alex, his team and ADLE International:
www.adleinternational.com
Carlos Rodiriguez – Director of Sales
ADLE International
sales@adleinetrnational.com
