Tom Burgess is a builder and developer who has focused on innovative space solutions for small businesses. He started out as an entrepreneur after struggling to make ends meet at his first job out of college. Burgess’ roots are in small business.

“I recall living pretty skinny those first years. I poured all my efforts and profits back into the company; all attention was focused on my customer’s challenges and creating products that were solutions because they delivered value beyond the competition. I was serving companies from mom and pops all the way to Wal-Mart and Home Depot. This kept me on the road over 20 weeks a year and with a family starting, travel was a problem. Timing and circumstances worked out so I sold my first company in 1999, and because I owned my building I had additional resources/income.”

After working as a laborer in the construction industry, Burgess was introduced to real estate and found he had an innate knack for the business. “I really enjoyed being part of process that created a home from a pile of lumber,” says our expert who attributes his success today not only by learning lessons early but also delivering solutions beyond what customers can find elsewhere.

I believe a fundamental difference between my company and others is we have always advocated ownership for our customers. We help our customers create wealth through real estate ownership and help them in understanding all of the financial benefits to ownership. I always wanted to own my business’ real estate and I was sure other small business owners were of like mind. So when I started developing land and building homes for businesses, not only did I create product that delivered solutions at a better value than the competition, I also was mindful of the ownership opportunity.

When you hear me say things like “asset protection through asset retention,” “changing outcomes,” and “be a resource for your family,” it is because I have helped small business owners do those things by owning their real estate. I can honestly say we build more than buildings…”we build financial futures.” ….and that is what motivates me.