It's Monday, so here's to another MCM!
Let's dive right in, shall we... Meet Chadwick, Sir Peezy, Von Peezy, Chad, Chad Payne, What have you... This week's MCM.
Can you tell me about your background? School?
I graduated from LaBrae High School in Warren, Ohio. Currently a super senior at The University of Akron finishing my degree in Sport Management.
What do you do for a living?
I work Full Time at The Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park. I am a VIP Service Specialist, and a puppy father.
If you’re not doing it, what would your dream job be?
When I was a kid I wanted to play running back in the NFL. I also wanted to be a fighter pilot in the Air Force. Now I just want to be the worlds greatest dad/husband some day.
How important is social media to your business?
I think it's very important because I get to show the entire world my life. One RT or repost could show someone in India a pic of my puppy. It's amazing how you can build your brand and share everything with everyone instantaneously.
What would you say is your personal brand is?
My personal brand would be Relaxed but curious. Always changing and looking for what's next.
What can others learn from you?
Others can learn from my mistakes, much like I do. All they have to do is ask. I'm also a wizard in the kitchen so maybe they can learn some of my wrist skills.
How do you do under pressure? How do you handle stress?
Under spur of the moment pressure I fight like a Bull elephant during mating season. When a deadline needs to be reached and I focus on the task I get the job done. I'm constantly stressing about something, 24/7, my mind doesn't stop racing but through prayer, meditation and talking with my friends and family it's easy to get through the stress.
What’s the average day in the life of Chad look like?
Wake up around 7am, do the whole bathroom thing, have some coffee and let the puppy out, feed her, go to work, home for dinner by 6pm, do some work in the yard/garden, have a glass of wine and stare at my phone for a few hours, get a shower, in bed by 1am. Repeat.
Do you/Did you have a mentor/mentee?
I don't really have a mentor. But I do look up to and try to follow my older brother Damon and my older cousins. I like to think of myself as a very observant person so I try to pick up on the actions of the successful people around me. Asking questions is one of the best ways to learn and I never stop questioning everything. In my eyes let life be your mentor. When it comes to having mentees, no not really. I just try to lead by example and hope that those around pick up what I'm setting down.
How did you advance your career?
By just continuing to smile each and every day and giving off positive energy to the people around me, and being smart. Networking is a key for me that has opened almost every door I have walked through, face to face, social media, phone calls, texts. You never know where a firm hand shake can lead you.
Why do you do what you do?
It pays the bills right now and I'm pretty good at it.
Who or what is your greatest inspiration?
This is a tough one, It all depends on how I'm feeling or what I'm doing, I'm a very moody person so I might get a spark of inspiration from a song, or from a tumblr post. My family is absolutely ginormous, on both sides so I don't get to speak to all of my cousins and Aunts like I would hope to. But when I do they're always so lively and have great stories to tell. Just hearing the voice of a family members who's 500 miles away can jolt me into a better mood.
What do you feel is your greatest accomplishment?
Another tough one because I am extremely tough on myself and everything I have done in my past I always feel as if I can top it. So essentially my greatest accomplishment hasn't happened yet. I'll get back to you on that.
Do you have a ‘must have’ accessory? Or something you feel is your signature look?
I have a few iconic accessories, I've always been a trendsetter. In high school it was my witty pop culture t-shirts. My early college years it was my iconic bucket hats. Now I love a nice wristwatch, I'm looking to get an AppleWatch soon. I keep a small green bracelet on my right wrist that says "It's okay to not be okay" to bring awareness for mental health issues in young adults. I also just noticed that I've been wearing glasses for 17 years. So there are a ton of people who don't know what I look like without my signature whiskey tortoise frames.
What advice can you give others that look towards you to gauge success?
Don't try too hard. Don't forget to love yourself,
It's okay to put others before you every now and then, but it's extremely important to focus on what needs to be done for YOURSELF. Remember that you come before anyone else. Chance the Rapper has a song called "Wanna Be Cool" and whenever I catch myself comparing what I don't have to what others have I think of that song and it makes me grateful for how far I have come. To wrap this ramble up I would just tell that person to be their self.
What advice can you give on failure?
You only fail once you refuse to try again. Failure is just another one of life's lessons, learn from it, grow from it and do better in your next venture, even if it is the same one.
What was your big break?
Just like my greatest accomplishment, it is yet to come, like a ship in the horizon, it'll be here soon!
Are you a member of any organizations? Trade Organizations, etc.?
Sigma Nu Fraternity, Shake & Bake, Culture Club at the Hard Rock Rocksino. Payne Family Planning Committee.
What’s next for you?
Finishing my degree in Akron, then I'm looking for career opportunities out west or off of the mainland United States. I would also like to learn a new language, I speak a little Spanish, but Zo would love to get in depth and learn American Sogn Language as well.
Thanks, Chad!
xo,
KJB
Follow Chad here:
Twitter - @Sirpeezy
IG -@VonPeezy
Snapchat- paynechad
Tumblr- ChadwardVonPeezus
He was also eager for y'all to know he's on Bumble:
"Let your readers know that I am single and ready to mingle. I'm also on Bumble!"
Ok, Chad.
