In our latest installment of Military Spouse Small Business, meet Victoria Estrada, owner of Kitsap Peninsula Private Car Service! She runs and operates her private, door-to-door car service from the Kitsap Peninsula to SeaTac Airport and Seattle Cruise Terminals. Read on to learn more about Victoria and how she got started.
Name: Victoria Estrada
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Branch of Military: Navy
Current Duty Station: Bangor, WA
Q: Tell us about your business.
I run a private door-to-door car service from the Kitsap Peninsula (including Bangor Naval Base) to SeaTac Airport & Seattle Cruise Terminals. I drive an 8 passenger Suburban with double DVD screens, car seat anchors and all wheel drive. I’m a woman-owned and operated small business in the PNW.
Q: What made you choose this type of business?
This is my second small business. I owned a Marketing Firm in El Paso, TX and when we moved I started to consider what new opportunities I saw at this duty station. Ultimately, I saw a need, and filled a need.
The Kitsap Peninsula is a transportation “desert” and I know as a military family, we don’t have family here to run us an hour to the airport. Plus, with luggage and car seats, no other service could support our transportation needs.
Q: How do you manage the work/life balance as a military spouse?
My business gives me the flexibility to work around my kids schedules, my husband‘s deployments and life. I accept clients/rides based on my availability.
Q: Any advice for fellow milspouses who want to start their own business?
Find a need, fill a need. And hire a good accountant.
Q: Favorite thing(s) to do in your current duty station?
Anything outdoors!! The PNW is my favorite spot in the whole country. I love hiking and taking the foot ferry in Port Orchard to walk the waterfront.
Q: Where can we support and learn more about your business?
Facebook: Team Victoria LLC