1) Who are you & what is your business? How long have you been in business?

My name is Robert Grant I’m a serial entrepreneur, artist, publisher, producer, and musician known as O’Mega Red. I have over 15 years of experience in the payment processing field. Now I run it through my own company WNY Merchant Consulting. I’m also the Founder of Stay Grindin, Inc. for 20years+, which is an independent Music Company.

2) Explain to us your business mission & goals. What products and/or services do you offer?

For most people, their dream is to own their own business but this can be a challenging endeavor as they focus on operational aspects and catering to their customers. That’s where we come in; to take time with each client and understand the nature of their business and customers. From there, WNY Merchant Consulting determines the programs and payment solutions that will best serve our clients. Stay Grindin' Inc. is an all-genre music company founded in 2004 in Boston Massachusetts that specializes in distribution, music retail relations, project coordination and management, artist development, and some artist bookings. Since then Stay Grindin Inc. has expanded its company in the NYC, Los Angeles, and Western New York regions. Stay Grindin Music LLC is the property of SGI founded in 2010 that handles music production, publishing royalty collections, and synchronized licensing. STAY GRINDIN. It’s a LIFESTYLE, a WAY OF THINKING. Those who wake up and have the desire to grind to reach goals. This makes you a part of the Stay Grindin movement. Therefore, Stay Grindin Lifestyle is the home for you. Endorse what you believe in!

3) What made you want to pursue this type of business?

Financial freedom and getting red from every job I ever had and having a deep passion to be able to help business owners in local communities thrive! I also started to understand more about passive and residual income once I had some success in the music business. Royalties are how artists get paid for their musical intellectual property. I wanted to diversify my portfolio, so I entered corporate America with my stay grindin’ mindset.

4) What makes you stand out from your competition?

What makes me different then the competition is my beliefs: Mission, Vision, and Values. Without a vision, you can’t execute your mission, your values are the foundation. For WNY Merchant Consulting, my vision is to create a sense of community and help small businesses thrive together. My mission was to treat small businesses as partners. I really enjoy collaborating and working with small businesses. I like using my network to introduce them to new resources and boost their brand recognition in the community. When working with large companies, I find I can add value by offering new solutions to help them be more efficient and scalable. Customer service and technology are what drive my business, but honesty, transparency, and integrity are my core values. For my music label, Stay Grindin Inc., my vision is to create an inclusive culture that believes in achieving its goals – no matter how big or small. As long as they get up every morning and get on their daily grind to achieve these goals they are part of the Stay Grindin family. Stay Grindin is not just a label, it’s a way of life.