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EDUCATION: MBA
FIRST JOB: Fast food (fastest burger flipper during lunch rush hour)
WORST JOB? Fast food
WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP? Entrepreneur or doctor
HOW DID YOU END UP OWNING VIRGINIA WEBSITES ONLINE? I'd already been in the IT field for 22 years, so I had that experience to draw from when I finally decided to begin my own business.
WHAT IS THE BIGGEST DECISION YOU'RE WRESTLING WITH NOW? Expansion. I would like to expand and hire more salespeople.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB NOW? Being able to be in my environment and do what I love most.
WHO WAS AND IS YOUR HERO? President Kennedy
WHO WAS YOUR MENTOR AND WHAT WAS THE BEST ADVICE THEY GAVE YOU? My parents and grandparents did a super job mentoring me. My teachers also did a splendid job.
WHAT BUSINESS BOOK DO YOU RECOMMEND THE MOST AND WHY? "The Art of the Deal" by Donald Trump. His blueprint for rising to the top. An account of how he runs his businesses, makes deals and manages his life.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE SOMEONE THINKING ABOUT STARTING A BUSINESS RIGHT NOW? Definitely go for it! The country needs entrepreneurs starting new businesses, creating jobs and making our country better.
WHERE DO YOU WANT TO BE FIVE YEARS FROM NOW? Having several offices in the state of Virginia
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LIKELY TO BE DOING WHEN NOT WORKING? Coaching soccer
WHO WOULD YOU RATHER SPEND TIME WITH, WARREN BUFFETT, DORIS BUFFETT OR JIMMY BUFFETT? Doris Buffett. She loves to help out others with knowledge and funds if needed. Life is about helping others. I believe in that.
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--As told to Craig Schulin
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