Q 1. Kindly give our readers an introduction to your business?
Ans: Our company provides a no-hassle way to sell your property for cash and on your timeline. We operate primarily in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties. Our business is located just south of Sarasota in neighboring Nokomis.
Q 2. Kindly give us a brief description
Ans: I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Coastal Carolina University. In 2012 I purchased a house to renovate and that was the start of my real estate investment business. A major accomplishment for me was in 2017 buying my 100th house. I am most proud of our charity program. We contribute $500 from each purchase that they put to use helping others.
Q 3. How did the idea for your business come about?
Ans: In 2011 I started a carpet cleaning business that I had no passion for and was beginning to realize was a complete mistake. I was searching for something else when I came across a seminar for a company that sells investment properties.
Q 4. What three pieces of advice would you give to budding entrepreneurs?
Ans: Don’t be afraid to fail. Failure creates growth.
Eliminate the distractions and give 100% focus each day to your most important items.
Don’t go at it alone. Create systems and bring on team members
Q 5. What would you say are the top three skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur?
Ans: Focus
Determination
Problem Solving
Q 6. How many hours do you work a day on average?
Ans: Currently about 10 hours per day M-F.
Q 7. To what do you most attribute your success?
Ans: Persistence
Q 8. How do you go about marketing your business? What has been your most successful form of marketing?
Ans: Online has been most successful. We market online through PPC and SEO optimization. We also mail direct mail marketing to potential customers.
Q 9. What is the best way to achieve long-term success?
Ans: To achieve long term success, you have to build a business that can function without you. Your business must be quickly adapting to new technology and changes.
Q 10. Where you see yourself and your business in 5 – 10 years?
Ans: Within 5 years our business will have spread into additional Florida markets. I plan on selling the business at the 5-7 year mark.
Q 11. Excluding yours, what company or business do you admire the most?
Ans: Cle-Turnkey
Q 12. How important have good employees been to your success?
Ans: It’s huge. You are only as good as the people you surround yourself with.
Q 13. How long do you stick with an idea before giving up?
Ans: I continually evaluate an idea as it progresses and will pull the plug if I find it isn’t working or discover a better option
Q 14. What motivates you?
Ans: Providing a great life for my family.
Q 15. How do you generate new ideas?
Ans: I listen to podcasts and read books by people that have a life I want.
Q 16. How do you define success?
Ans: To me success is a combination of having good health, a good marriage, business, and family life.
Q 17. What is your favorite aspect of being an entrepreneur?
Ans: The ability to make your own decisions.
Q 18. What has been your most satisfying moment in business?
Ans: The most satisfying moment in my business was completing the sale on the first house I had renovated.
Q 19.In one word, characterize your life as an entrepreneur.
Ans: Roller Coaster
Q 20. How has being an entrepreneur affected your family life?
Ans: It’s given me much more freedom and allowed me to spend a lot of time with my two young boys.
Q 21. What book has inspired you the most? (OR what is your favorite book?)
Ans: The Slight Edge
Q 22. What sacrifices have you had to make to be a successful entrepreneur?
Ans: I’ve had to learn many skillsets along the way and continually educate myself.
Company Detail:
Company : Apex House Buyers
Contact : Greg Brenner
Address : 1079 N Tamiami Trail Ste 391
City : Nokomis
State : FL
Zip : 34275
Phone : 941-260-2601
Email : greg@apexpayscash.com
