Esteban Ochoa
/age: 39 | Owner | SmartPhone EMT
Outgoing and friendly, Esteban Ochoa, also known as E.O., is the owner of SmartPhone EMT and stays busy repairing cell phones, computers, tablets, etc. “I have always enjoyed sales, and I like interacting with people,” he explains. “My love of sales started back in elementary school while selling chocolate bars. I’ve sold Cutco knives door-to-door and worked at RadioShack selling car stereos and cell phones.”
E.O. taught himself how to repair cell phones by working on broken ones brought in to RadioShack. He then decided to open his own cell phone repair store. “The first year required me to stay alone in the back of the store during the week. I only saw my family on the weekends,” he explains. “Now, I have a successful business that allows me to help support my family and allows me to give my coworkers an opportunity to help raise their families.”
Being able to overcome adversity in his life is E.O.’s greatest personal achievement. “I went from not having my mom or my dad around to having my own family,” he says, proudly. “I am so glad that I didn’t end up going down the wrong path in life. I love being a dad to Alexander and Natalie, and husband to Tabitha.”
E.O. enjoys creating memories with his family and friends, coaching and playing soccer, being around people, playing fantasy football, and playing poker. He loves giving back to his community whether participating in Haircuts for the Homeless, donating to local schools, supporting local businesses, or volunteering his time to coach soccer.
Looking toward the future, E.O. sees himself selling real estate, continuing to make memories with his wife and children, finishing up Samaritan Fields Soccer Complex, helping the community in any way needed, and starting other business ventures.
Best piece of advice:
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
- Steve Jobs
Name something about you that very few people know:
“I was sprayed by a skunk at 16 while running during cross country practice.”