Small Business Today Magazine MAR 2015 IMPACT STONE DESIGN | Page 12

COVERSTORY ton’s Hispanic Heritage Awards. They also are a sponsor of TBH (Talento Bilingue de Houston). Donations are made as well to the Spanish United Pentecostal Church that was founded by Irma’s mother. The Church serves as a house of worship for members of the community. Repairs, renovations, and remodeling are offered at a discounted service for community healthcare centers such as Shalom Clinic Ministries. Stonework is donated to help areas in need with people with disabilities. The Reyna family is also proud that their company has also been recognized for their accomplishments and was selected as the Emerging Minority Firm of the Year at the Greater Houston Procurement Breakfast. In addition, the family is so proud that Victoria was appointed by the Mayor of Houston to be on the Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Board. Impact Stone Design has come a long way from the first aspirations of a young man’s dream to a successful, family-owned nationwide recognized business. Their strong faith has seen them through hard times and they give thanks to the Lord for their success. They recently completed a new state-of-the-art facility that they will be moving into shortly. The Reyna’s success is the result of their high standards in honesty, integrity, providing high quality work, and always being fair with their pricing. They never over-promise nor under-deliver. They are humble and always show their appreciation to their clients regardless of the size of their home or business. Providing their customers and community with such reassurance is the utmost priority to the people who own Impact Stone Design. Two parents, five children, and extended relatives have worked hard in carving out their dreams of working together, living together, and giving back to the community. They work alongside each other in harmony as they continue to build a legacy for generations to come, all the while making an impact on so many lives. Impact Stone Design – a rock-solid family business founded on unwavering principles and dreams. 10 SMALL BUSINESS TODAY MAGAZINE [ MARCH 2015 ] Advice for Making an Impact in Your Business 1. Do your best work putting quality before anything all else. The money will come later. 2. Persistence is the key to success in business. Never accept the word no as an answer. 3. Have great passion for what you do. The high energy that your enthusiasm gives off will flow to others. 4. Understand that a first impression is always the most important; people you impress remember you and may come back later. 5. Ignore those who try to discourage you. 6. Never overbook or take on overwhelming commitments. Doing so can lead to poor quality work and a bad reputation. 7. Be honest and align yourself with people of integrity. 8. Always find a way to give back to those who support and need you.