Expertise:
Secondhand retail; Site selection; Sales training
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending time with his family; Reading; Exercising
Education Degrees:
Coursework in Business Administration and Political Science, Brigham Young University
Number Of Years In Profession:
23
Number Of Years In Current Position:
7
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his open-mindedness and ability to learn something from everyone he meets.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession after opening the country's first mall-based secondhand video game store.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. George is a pioneer of the secondhand retail industry. He has 12 years of experience as the owner and president of Games & Music, a secondhand video game and music retailer located in Virginia Beach, Va. Trade It! buys and sells electronics, jewelry, computers, video equipment, scrap gold and much more.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Selecting locations for new stores; Negotiating with the landlords; Promoting the chain; Hiring and training employees; Managing the financial aspects of the company
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. George hopes to open 20 stores and franchise locations nationwide.