I am grateful for the simple fact that we exist because essentially no other company is making safety a required standard condition of residency across all types of places of residence. As we say at Osso Safe, safer residency makes for better residency and therefore, better business.
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Where will you be in 20 years? What does an average day look like?
I love futurepacing! In 20 years, I will continue what I am doing as a facilitator and coach with a few published books under my belt. I will be highly sought after for speaking engagements, and a coach to a select few high potentials. An average day will look like …
Read More »What is the greatest accomplishment in your life?
The most significant accomplishment of my life has been to live my story on my terms. Being able to utilize the confidence and strength that my parents gave me while growing up has always been my superpower. And with this superpower, I have accomplished many dreams and surpassed any challenges …
Read More »What makes you most optimistic about the future of your industry?
What makes me the most optimistic about my industry is. As long as new startup entrepreneurs vigorously pursue their dreams of achieving financial success. And more time leverage through owing their own business or service. A certain percentage of them guaranteed will always want expert marketing help. So the can …
Read More »If someone is going to work with you for a long time what is important they know about you that might not be immediately obvious?
Probably what is not most obvious upon initially meeting is that I am actually quite sensitive. I may come across as very direct and up front (being an American), and I am not a small person physically, but actually have a caring heart of gold kind of like a big …
Read More »What makes you most optimistic about the future of your industry?
The sheer creative energy and speed of innovation of the events and media industry is nothing short of inspiring. It’s a delight to see partners, suppliers and associates adapting to the fast changing landscape. Whilst we all look forward to the day we can have larger gatherings, we are also …
Read More »What makes you most optimistic about the future of your industry?
If you look at the last centuries, property was the best form of investment and that is not going to change in the next few centuries either. Why? Are we getting more or less people on this planet? And do pretty much almost all of them need a place to …
Read More »What would constitute a perfect day for you?
A perfect day for me is to spend it at one of my spas and have a 10/10 experience. We aim to take people on a sensory journey, touch all 5 senses and leave a lovemark for all. Part of my role involves ensuring we maintain a high standard of …
Read More »What do you and your business partner, your team or your clients most often disagree about?
My business partner, who’s also my brother, are polar opposites. He comes from an accounting background, and I an operational one. My vision is to build a brand for global growth where as my brother prefers to build businesses to sell. This has meant that whenever we’ve had opportunities to …
Read More »What misconception do people outside of your industry hold about it?
I would not say it is really a misconception but many do think that design is mainly about making things look good. It is often overlooked that design needs to solve a purpose, taking into the consideration the people we are designing for. We design for people, and it has …
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