“My pieces of advice would be to come in with humility, enjoy your passion, and be ready to work,” NBA Champion Channing Frye said. 

Frye, who now owns Chosen Family Wines in Portland, Oregon, spoke with Besa Gordon during #NationalBlackBusinessMonth to offer his wisdom and advice to individuals looking to break into an industry. He emphasized the importance of being ready to learn and adapt in an ever-changing marketplace.

“People adjust, and you need to always be thinking about your customer and what they like,” Frye said. 

His other tips included finding ways to love what you do, being ready to work, and seeking mentorship where possible. You can hear more advice in the video.

You can find out more about Chosen Family Wines on their IG page @chosenfamilywines as well as their website www.chosenfamilywines.com

Make sure to tune into Back2Besa this Saturday at 10:30 pm on FOX 13 Seattle and Sunday at 10 am on FOX 13 + as Besa’s full interview with Frye will be airing in the coming weeks.