Richard Mattera
Richard Mattera
I grew up in Long Island, NY. At a very young age I always dreamed of being a business owner. I started out in corporate american as a insurance claims specialist. I worked in that field for about 5 years.
After getting married to my wife in 2001 we lived in Long Island for 1 1/2 years in a small two bedroom apartment. My wife originally from New Jersey wanted to move back where it was less crowded.
After moving to New Jersey I could not find a job in my field. So that was the start of my entrepreneurial ship. I started installing garage doors as a subcontractor for several different companies. I was a subcontractor for 6 years.
In 2010 I decided I needed a change from the high cost of living. We moved to Winston Salem, NC and started a new life. I purchased a Sears Garage Door franchise and started my journey in the south as business owner.
After 4 years the business is growing, and God has blessed my family in ways I could not imagine.
I started another company about 1 year ago doing real estate investing, and things with both business are starting to really click. My advice to anybody looking to follow thier dreams. Trust God, Dream Big, and love life no matter how good or bad things are. When you can do that, how much money you make doesn't matter.