What’s your genre?
Memoir/creative nonfiction
Are you published?
Indie press publisher
What inspired you to become a writer?
I wanted to share what I’ve learned about the nail salon industry with the hope of helping others to excel with their business. I also wanted to shine a spotlight on an industry which many are familiar with, yet most don’t know its history.
What author do you admire and how have they inspired your writing?
I’ve read a lot of business books over the years, and I feel the authors wanted to share their knowledge and expertise on their subject, which to me is powerful, and it inspired me to share my own knowledge in my industry.
Name your favorite books and their authors
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
What’s one thing readers should know about you?
I never meant to include as much personal information in my book, but I’m glad I did.
What one piece of advice would you give a budding writer?
People are interested in your story so, pen your thoughts and keep on writing.
Author bio
Bi Ayers was born and raised in Hue, Viet Nam. At age fifteen, he began a new life in the United States. As a Vietnamese American immigrant, he learned early on how to adapt to change. Coming from a hardworking family of leaders and business-owners, Ayers was motivated to start his own business and follow in the family tradition. His professional journey is intertwined with the history of the nail salon boom. His experience re-settling in the United States after growing up in a Communist regime and his own business success as an American nail salon owner offer other Vietnamese Americans and anyone interested in starting their own business an inspiring example of what it takes to open shop and thrive. To learn more about Bi and Polished, click here.
