John was raised in business. Started working at 8. In high school he managed a fabric store. He also did framing for a summer. His dad asked him to come back to work for him, which he did and helped run the family business. John and dad started 4 types of retail stores during this time. John opened up his own locksmith business. His dad retired and John took over as President of the company. Opened some antique stores and a jewelry import business. In marketing he has done TV, radio ads, billboards, direct mail and news print. He currently manages 3 commercial properties, the antique stores and buys/sells antiques. John and Sherry now run Keep It Marketing a promotional products and embroidery business for 15+ years.