John Benevides
Benevides & Associates, Inc.
"Don't listen to the noise. Rise above the criticism you will hear."
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Potomac
Bachelor's Degree
Business Finance
Old Dominion University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Real Estate Brokers:
Bachelor's Degree: Business Finance
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Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
The industry is too competitive. Starting your own company is too risky and costs too much money. Only a few make a lot of money in this industry.
How I responded:
Don't listen to the noise. Rise above the criticism you will hear. Stay true to your business plan and never doubt your abilities.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Know that this business is cyclical. There will be times at least as an owner, that you will lose money in one month or several months and you have to be diligent to save during the good times and keep a business nest egg.