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It’s been said the harder you work for something, the more you appreciate it. When Jan Gaweda was about 12, he had his eye on a Tandy 64 computer. Coming from a hard working family, he knew that if he wanted it bad enough, he would have to earn it. He immediately began mowing lawns, doing laundry and delivering newspapers to make it happen. Months later with a shoebox full of roughly $600, Jan was able to indulge himself with a reward few other kids his age could afford. It was a lesson that taught him with the right drive and determination, he could achieve any goal he set for himself.
A Solid Foundation
Growing up, Jan’s father owned a successful sporting goods business and it wasn’t long before he was going to work with him to help out. At first it was just sweeping floors and gift-wrapping. Later, when Jan became a hired employee, many of his colleagues thought he’d receive special treatment. But he was determined to prove them wrong. He worked extra hours, took on additional projects and learned the fundamentals of being an entrepreneur—self discipline, putting the needs of the customer first and pushing yourself to do more than the competition.
Off and Running
Those qualities would prove to serve Jan well in his future endeavors. After graduating from Radford University with a degree in marketing, Jan began a successful career in the telecommunications business. True to the family tradition, Jan eventually branched off on his own. It reminded Jan of how those days of working with his father and pocketing a weekly allowance for his hard work laid the foundation for his dedicated approach to life. But his determination to achieve the goals he sets for himself didn’t stop there. Jan took it a step further and threw himself headfirst into another competitive industry.
Strong Priorities
Jan’s ironclad commitment has quickly catapulted him to becoming one of the area’s most respected real estate agents. He understands there’s much more to a move than providing people information to get them from point A to point B. For Jan, it’s about giving his clientele his undivided attention throughout the process, overcoming any obstacles in their path and protecting their best interests throughout the process. Some people might consider this going the extra mile, but it’s the only way Jan knows how to do business.
As a father, Jan knows how important buying or selling a home is to a family’s future. That’s why he goes above and beyond to treat his clients’ important investments as he would a member of his own family. Whether that means negotiating the best price for their sale or using the latest technology and his local insight to find a home conducive to their lifestyle, Jan’s main priority is exce-eding their expectations.
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