00:00Good morning, good afternoon, this is Buchbert Delemme.
00:28And again, the Business Mentor over Manila Times.
00:31Today, I want to, I'm interviewing somebody who is the better half of Jonas, none other
00:39than Jana Quilantang.
00:40Jana, how are you?
00:41How does it feel to be running a brand that's growing with your husband?
00:49What is the history of what you're doing?
00:54Well, it's exciting and at the same time, it's a bit of a pressure in a sense that when
01:01you're working with a family member, and especially if you don't agree with things, that's the
01:08challenge.
01:09But it's nice that throughout the day, we're together and we also have time for the family
01:17and for the kids.
01:18So how did you start this?
01:20It all started about 20 years ago, during college, Jonas used to sell shirts to organizations.
01:30We both graduated from the University of San Carlos.
01:33Oh, USC.
01:34Yes.
01:35So we graduated as accountants.
01:36So during intramurals, he would supply shirts to organizations.
01:47So it was really a passion?
01:49You started with just shirts?
01:52Yes.
01:53But eventually, we realized that there is a market for not just shirts for organizations,
01:59but for uniforms, especially the corporate uniforms.
02:04Because the industry is still very laid back.
02:09When you order uniforms, the process is not that professionalized.
02:15So we see the gap and we wanted to marry.
02:18My experience as a butch is with the insurance industry.
02:23So comparing insurance and uniforms, the gap is a bit far when it comes to professionalism
02:32in the service.
02:33So we wanted to bring the professionalism.
02:38You want to uplift and professionalize.
02:40So finally, what are the challenges when you are starting a business as a husband and wife?
02:45Because I'm sure there are a lot of viewers who are starting a business.
02:50What are the challenges?
02:52Well, first of all, you don't always agree on things.
02:57You always strike a balance.
02:59Yes.
03:02But in the end, I know my part and I also let Jonas do that.
03:08Because for him, it all started with him.
03:11And I respect that.
03:12He has a vision for the company that he wants to achieve.
03:16And I'm here to support him.
03:18So in other words, you have a division of labor?
03:20Yes.
03:21So how did you decide the division?
03:23We started more on the production side.
03:27Okay.
03:28Because as you know, we don't know anything.
03:30But managing people in production is very challenging.
03:36And I don't have that line.
03:39So I'm also handling the sales in the sales department.
03:43So you handle the sales in production?
03:45Yes, in production.
03:46So every time, for example, when we started a few years back,
03:51Of course, I was in charge of fraud.
03:54So I always push him to do more in production.
03:58And that's what triggers or that's what inspires him to build from start to finish.
04:05So that he can control the production.
04:11Because sometimes I say, where is he?
04:14Yes, because you drive the sales.
04:16So you push him to do more in production.
04:19Yes.
04:20So when he wakes up, he immediately follows up.
04:22So he has no choice.
04:23He has to perform.
04:24But tell me about the work-life balance.
04:27Your family life.
04:29How do you strike the balance?
04:32We always make it a point for weekends.
04:38Sundays, we always spend time with our kids.
04:42So time with the family.
04:44Yes, it's important.
04:45With this kind of, when you're into business,
04:50The stress is on a different level.
04:52Correct.
04:53So we have to balance it.
04:56Having to spend with the kids really helps us.
05:00But with the growing brand of Unisol now,
05:03This is going to be a growing brand.
05:05Especially with your PTF, the Philippine Tropical Fiber.
05:09Where do you see Unisol going to be in the next few years?
05:15We are hoping that we will be the preferred uniform brand.
05:20Not just for the local government units.
05:22But to companies and even schools who are looking for quality uniforms.
05:30Correct.
05:31So there must be really quality.
05:32Yes.
05:33And I think Jonah's vision is to bring this global too.
05:38Yes.
05:39So this is something very challenging, ladies and gentlemen.
05:43But again, the opportunity is there.
05:45Why not?
05:46Yes.
05:47I believe that this is a stepping stone for Unisol
05:50To be really known Philippine-wide.
05:54And at the same time, to be known globally.
05:57That's true.
05:58With your help also.
05:59So tell me, Jonah,
06:01We have viewers who are probably husband and wife.
06:05What will be your three advices for wives who are working together?
06:12What will your advices be for them?
06:16First of all, you can't be in the front.
06:21Both of you.
06:22One has to step back if the other wants to take the lead.
06:28You just have to be there to support.
06:31Because sometimes you don't agree all the time.
06:34So most of the time, there's conflict.
06:38But in the end, on my part, I know where I stand.
06:44And I also made it a commitment that I'm always there for my husband.
06:48Correct.
06:49That's good.
06:50But it's constructive.
06:52Yes, definitely.
06:53Nothing that you'll take it the following day.
06:56There's something inside, right?
06:58It shouldn't be like that.
06:59Yes.
07:00Just leave it to work.
07:02In work, it's just work.
07:05But when you go home, I'm the boss.
07:08Oh, you're the boss.
07:10That's good.
07:11That's good.
07:12So second, what's your advice?
07:14About money matters.
07:17Where does the husband and wife strike?
07:20What's your advice for that?
07:22It's really important to be open.
07:25Especially in money matters.
07:28And then, you two should be aligned.
07:30What will be your goal?
07:35And then, probably the family management.
07:38Probably another advice you can give them.
07:41You can give to the mothers and the wives.
07:48When we started, I had my own career.
07:52But Jonas also has this passion.
07:56And I see that he really wanted to make a difference.
08:00And on my end, I realized that even if my part is different,
08:08I may not be the one being in the front,
08:12or the driver.
08:14But I can still be successful in my career by supporting him.
08:19That's good.
08:20Well, that's the better half of Jonas.
08:23Jonna?
08:24Okay.
08:25Jonna, by the way, was named...
08:28Tell me about the name Jonna.
08:30Because it has a meaning.
08:32What's the story of Jonna?
08:34It's a good side story.
08:37It's spelled J-O-H-N-N-A.
08:39So, it's like a girl na John.
08:42So, I was born in 1981.
08:45That's the year that Pope John Paul II visited the Philippines.
08:48Oh, St. John Paul.
08:50Yes.
08:51So, ultrasound wasn't popular yet, knowing the gender.
08:54So, my parents thought they're going to have a baby boy.
08:59But surprise!
09:00They're surprised.
09:01It's a girl.
09:02So, instead of John Paul,
09:06they made it Jonna.
09:08Sana Jonna Paula, but my last name is Capistrano.
09:11So, that's quite long.
09:13So, they just cut the Paula and gave me Jonna.
09:16That's good.
09:19So, again, this is Butch Bartolome.
09:21Thank you very much for watching.
09:23Jonna, thank you very much.
09:25Congratulations.
09:27This is the husband and wife behind the unison.
09:29Thank you so much.
09:30So, remember that.
09:31This is a growing brand, right?
09:33It's good that they're together.
09:35Equal, balanced.
09:36J&J.
09:37J&J.
09:38You know the brand?
09:40And, again, Jonna is the visionary.
09:43Correct.
09:44The wife, Jonna, is the one controlling the visionary.
09:47Alright?
09:51Thank you very much.
09:52Congratulations, guys.
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