This month's makeover
COMPANY SNAPSHOT
Business: Design Models of California Inc. is an El Segundo shop that makes working and static prototypes and models -- from small-scale to full-size mock-ups -- for aerospace, engineering, architecture and toy manufacturing clients. It also makes props and displays for museums and the entertainment industry.Owner: Chad T. Takenaka
Employees: One
Revenue: $295,000 for the fiscal year that ended June 30
This month's makeover at a glance
History: In 2006, Takenaka bought the California assets of Design Models Inc., which was founded in El Segundo in 1977.
Start-up funds: Takenaka used $35,000 in personal savings and funds from a personal bank loan.
CHALLENGE
How to keep a steady flow of new workGOAL
A constant source of revenue, possibly from new clients and from goods and services aside from the company's primary modelsFEATURED
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