211 Tamiami Trail S., Venice • Lueanne.com
Wood has been in the real estate business for 33 years. "It's interesting and fun
meeting di erent people every day," she said. "Although the Internet is very important
in today's world, nothing replaces experience and professional knowledge." One of
Woods' greatest career accomplishments, she says, is being selected as a Venice
Gondolier Business Matters Top 40 Business Professional four consecutive years.
She suggests to young professionals that they get involved in their community.
Realtor, Gulf Shores Realty
Lueanne Wood
Wayne Welsh
Broker-owner, Gulf Shores Realty
Welsh became a Realtor in 2006 after being an investor for 10 years. "I
love helping families achieve their dreams," he said. "Your Realtor is a
trusted professional who is worth their weight in gold. Educated customers
will migrate away from discounted services to professionals." Welsh
recommends that young professionals read a book for 30 minutes a day.
"The compound e ect will give you a huge advantage."
211 Tamiami Trail S., Venice • Gulfshoresrealty.com
Doug Weishaar
Manager, Showplace Floors
The future is bright, Weishaar believes, for small business. "I predict people
will put value in finding local, knowledgeable and friendly companies to
do business with," he said. One key ingredient for making that happen is
listening to what the customer is asking and what their specific concerns
are. "It is the best way to provide the customer with what they need."
1865-A S. Tamiami Trail, Venice • Showplacefloorsvenice.com
A.J. Vulgan
Director of marketing, Radiology Associates of Venice & Englewood
Vulgan joined a national imaging group as a marketing representative and later
became a sales and marketing manager for the state of Florida. "The profession
in a way chose me and I've flourished within it for over two decades," he said.
"Spending the last 12 years with RAVE Imaging as the marketing director has
in many ways been a dream come true, to work with a hometown organization
with almost 50 years of commitment to the community."
512 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice • Raverad.com
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