This year, I partnered with Bob, a retired (after 33 years) Social Security director of the northeast region, and my best friend Don, who happens to be an expert mechanic for over ten years, to create a used car business with service that is second to none.

Bob worked his way through the ranks to be the top level director in the area. He was a government worker with an incredible work ethic. After he retired, he so many sick days he never used, the government paid him a year's salary for them. He is almost machine like when it comes to numbers, by examining data, he can tell you how much something should sell for within about $100. Bob is a consummate teacher, and one of the smartest people I ever met. Upon meeting Bob, you feel comfortable immediately.

Don started the car lot and state inspection station ten years ago.  Most of his clients become friends, which obviously makes it difficult to charge them for his service. If you sit in the office for a day, you will hear someone offer more money than what he is charging. People have come to rely on him and if they move out of the area, will drive an extra hour to get to him. He has a way of explaining an issue with your car in a way that you actually understand without making you feel stupid. I am also convinced he can diagnose a car problem over the phone. He is without a doubt, an expert at inspecting a car before an auction.

I'm Tom. It is kind of weird writing about yourself. My working career started when I was 6 years old as a paperboy, and knew I never wanted to work for anybody else. I am fortunate enough to be able to still have the claim that I never had a job working for anybody else. I started three businesses in college, and sold two of them that are still viable businesses today, 12 years later. I've handled the books on a Supreme Court campaign, I love skydiving, and I was on The Price Is Right.