Business Connections 2022 - A guide to the local businesses of Southwest Florida
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2301 N. Tamiami Trail, Nokomis • 941-313-9529 • TheBreakfastCottage.com Hoover and his wife, Brenda, purchased The Breakfast Cottage six years ago. "The best advice I could give to someone early on in their career would be to learn everything they can about the business and work hard but work smart. The restaurant business is about serving great food in a clean hospitable environment but most importantly, never forget that this is a 'people business' more than it is a 'food business.'" Owner, The Breakfast Cottage Bob Hoover 2401 N. River Road • 941-485-1272 • hazeltinenurseries.com Hazeltine has been watching grass grow (in a fun way) since 1983, when she was in high school. "I was really into agriculture and crop production," she said. "While studying for that I met my future business partner, who was studying horticulture. I soon started taking horticulture classes, fell in love with plant production and landscape design." What Hazeltine enjoys most is transforming yards into living outdoor rooms that clients and their families can enjoy. Owner, Hazeltine Nurseries Michelle Hazeltine Marty Haines Broker/Associate, Remax Alliance Group "Real estate is an ever-changing profession. Think back to 2007 when the market dropped, short sales, foreclosures, then into high demand with new construction. Now it's just trying to catch up with the demand for homes – new or resales, and we're dealing with inflation." Real estate is a cycle which seems to change every seven to eight years. People always need to be prepared for the changes, Haines said. 1314 East Venice Ave., Suite B • 941-308-4627 • martyhaines.com Michelle Hazeltine 1314 East Venice Ave., Suite B • 941-308-4627 • martyhaines.com 981 Ridgewood Ave. • 941-323-3734 • BuySellHomeFlorida.com After years in the accounting field, last year Hankiewicz got her license and joined Gulf Shores Realty. Her advice to young professionals in her industry is to create a professional image. "Be motivated, work hard, timely communicate and always be ready to help. Connect with your clients, listen to their needs carefully and follow up to deliver the best service possible. Always make it work for them, even if it seems impossible." Realtor, Gulf Shores Realty Emilia Hankiewicz 981 Ridgewood Ave. • 941-323-3734 • BuySellHomeFlorida.com Marty Haines Broker/Associate, Remax Alliance Group "Real estate is an ever-changing profession. Think back to 2007 when the market dropped, short sales, foreclosures, then into high demand with new construction. Now it's just trying to catch up with the demand for homes – new or resales, and we're dealing with inflation." Real estate is a cycle which seems to change every seven to eight years. People always need to be prepared for the changes, Haines said. 1314 East Venice Ave., Suite B • 941-308-4627 • martyhaines.com Emilia Hankiewicz August 2022 | Business Connections TOP 40 BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS 41