Today we’d like to introduce you to Amos Hobson
Hi Amos, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
My name is Amos Hobson, CEO of Black Diamond Authority and owner of Manga Marvel and Morsels. I started my entrepreneurship journey a year before COVID-19 in 2019 looking to take my skillset more seriously with art by creating an original black comic book company. But found out there was a few competitors that were way further than myself so i decided to focus on creating artwork commercially first so i could compare and compete. Until i realized that i enjoy meeting vendors and customers at popups and events. Which I’ve done for over three year during covid which was hard with people not outside and supporting outside event as much I’ve decided to take a look at which events were successful for the first time outside Austin which lead me to anime conventions which i always supported in the 90s with DBZ , Naurto , and other classics series before theyre mainstream success almost 20 years later. As i created anime artwork i realized in the anime community the trolls and some sections were very strict and judgmental. So while i got that rubric mastered i invited artist within the community to team up and sell artwork together as a collective which i still do to this day. Then the worse thing happened alot of community was accusing me for stealing artwork or share other artist work when those artist would even tag me and say theyre selling under BDA but til this day i get it even though on multiple social media platforms i say the artist or even show the artist on art tutorials. Which then i realize the community im building has my back i oush past those haters or trolls and aim to be there for my supporters and grow my BDA family. !!
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At Dottiewoods Studios Austin, Texas, November 30th, 2024
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Who Are We?
Black Diamond Authority is an up-and-coming black-owned creative studio with the goal of providing a positive and supportive outlet + promotion for content made by Black, Latin, and any other minority worldwide.
https://linktr.ee/blackdiamondauthority
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Trolls and double standards one hand people dont want fully understand what im creating with my business instead will pass off false stories instead of talking to me directly. When hosting events if you make one mistake they hard to let grudes go even if you apologies and offer refunds still brings up the past. Even when the fault is mine or my brand things happens like partnerships fall or no longer interested in doing certain services or products. But some are tied to the past and businesses change all the time.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
So i do traditional digital art, graphic design , animation and sculpture. I would say most would know me for my digital artwork on multiple mediums like prints or stickers. I am still new to the digital artwork space at two years, i had a friend that i treat like a brother show me how to go from traditional to digital artwork during covid. Im proud of my support team that help me make my business as great as it is. I believe what sets my apart is im more about the community than other for the simple reason of i believe and team work individually leaving everyone to focus on their specialism than hand walking or trying create jack-of-all-trades. This sounds backward but if everyone on your team has one max stat and all join you , you have a stronger team then a group of jack-of-all-trades because the efficiency wont match.
What quality or characteristic do you feel is most important to your success?
Ambition , Self motivation, and Charisma
My ambition to create and build relationships to make huge changes within my community also my brand is what i have been shouted out for.
Self motivation for those failures being able to stand back up and not letting those fires put me out or stop my growth or goals.
Charisma to bring people together with me being myself is my best quality even for those who bash me i bring them together also lol
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Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/blackdiamondauthority
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackdiamondauthorityinc/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH-x541dDrC1umh3I4F-MKw
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Image Credits
My support for business and organizations sprinkled over our almost five years of service to the arts and entertainment industry in Austin , T