Question 1: What inspired you to pursue this professional path? Interestingly, I had no plans, not a thought in my mind that I would be in the transport business. I guess you could say my professional path was a windy one, but if I had to put it down to one thing, I would say it was always opportunity that inspired me. Question 2: Which experiences and skills have been most beneficial to you in your career? Many years ago, I had the pleasure of attending a 10-day health and wealth conference. The location could not have been more picturesque; it was held at Tony Robbins private resort in Fiji. I learned a lot about myself, but perhaps the most important thing I learned was you're never done learning. Everyone you encounter in life may have something of value to offer, some wisdom to impart, always keep an open mind and never stop growing. As far as skills are concerned, I would say my greatest skills are the ability to woo, and the sincerity to maintain a real connection with my employees, suppliers and customers. Question 3: Which aspect of your employment do you like the most? The limitless possibilities! I love being able to grow my business and that I am only limited by my effort. Question 4: Can you tell me about your journey as an entrepreneur? I have always been an incredible right-hand man, the guy that the boss/president/owner leaned on to guide them. Although I enjoyed the respect and admiration, it always left me wanting more. I didn't want my potential limited by someone else's vision, or their wallet. When I saw the opportunity to step-out on my own, I grabbed it! and as you might imagine, my first business didn't last, but I learned a lot about business and people. I went back to being someone's right-hand man, in an entirely new industry, the Telecommunication industry. I was lucky enough to meet a good group of people who would ultimately help pave the road to where I am now. Although I am no longer in telecom, I service the telecom industry, amongst others! Question 5: What challenges did you face when starting your business, and how did you overcome them? Capital - there are a few ways to overcome a lack of capital, but I would always suggest starting small. I was able to purchase our first couple of trucks, but I had to rely on subcontractors to fill in the gaps. I would always recommend speaking with a professional, weather you have the means to hire a controller, or simply find a certified accountant to give you the ugly truth about your financial position. You don't want a "Yes Man, you want people in your life that will give you the cold hard truth; someone like this will help you understand when it is time to spend and when it is time outsource. Give Feedback to N The other challenge I had was the market; I was new to the transport industry, and not only did I have to understand what I was offering, I needed to know who was in the market to but it. I overcame this by researching; finding out who my competitors were working for and what industries they were servicing. I also visit job sites when we deliver a load, I want to meet our customer and move the relationship forward. People often move from one company to another; you want them to bring you along with them, and the only was they will do that, is if they know and respect you. Give Feedback