Derek Young

Derek graduated with politics and biology degree. He opened his first company in 1999, second in 2000, and 3rd in 2001. If it worked, he continued working on it, if not, he was moving on to something else. He never took outside money, because he said it would change the whole business and his world if he had to pay to outside investors. He was working in Apartment Management Company. They had quick writers, designers that provided extremely high quality. However, this business was cost effective.

Right Now he has few businesses which are Exit 133, Suite 133, and Seasonal View. He started Exit 133 project in 2005, when he still had a full time job. This project has a community draw, people support it. Seasonal view is his main source of income right now. He began this project with few friends that were frustrated with their jobs and wanted to do something else. Derek said that being flexible is important in order to be entrepreneur.
His income is coming from multiple sources: writing articles for magazines, outside consulting, and seasonal view.

I was amazed how he said that he has conference calls at 5 o’clock on Monday mornings. After I wake up at 6 o’clock I’m still in a sleep mode for a few hours. Derek was a good example of self-motivator. I enjoyed listening to this guest speaker, and I learned that there is a lot going on in Tacoma community. There are so many people who care….

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