AROUND THE WORLD IN 72 HOURS TO MEET MY GLOBAL CLIENTS IN DUBAI

I will literally fly to the other part of the world on a Monday and be back that same Wednesday, meeting clients and visiting job sites.

IDEOLI’S PREMIERE MAGAZINE LAUNCHED TO AN INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AUDIENCE

I was on site at the printer’s facility to prepare for the launch of our Ideoli magazine for an international audience of designers, end users, buyers and specifiers.

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PARTNERING WITH 'GOD'S LOVE WE DELIVER' CHARITY TO VOLUNTEER WITH MY TEAM

I am very proud to have a team of compassionate people working together to promote and practice giving back to our communities.

DESIGN AWARD FOR OUR WORK AT MATTEL'S AMERICAN GIRL STORE IN NEW YORK CITY

Congrats to my team for receiving a product design award for our work at Mattel’s American Girl Store in Rockefeller Center in New York City.

TEAM BUILDING IN ATHENS INCLUDES BAR HOPPING AND SCOOTERING

With clients and offices around the world, it’s only natural that when we get together, we do some serious team building and socializing.

CONFIDENCE IN GREECE IS SOARING POLITICALLY, COMMERCIALLY AND EMOTIONALLY

Greece is home to one of my regional offices for Ideoli that hosts a small team, focused heavily in serving our design and creative needs.

THE LIFE OF A STARTUP ARTICLE FEATURED MY CO-FOUNDER AND I

I was recently interviewed for an article in SuperbCrew with my business partner, Chris Hartswick.

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DIVING WITH GREAT WHITE SHARKS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Shark Diving was the ultimate thrill-seeking experience. On a trip with the boys to Cape Town, South Africa, I decided to visit the Shark Diving Capital of the world – Gansbaai, South Africa.

THE ACROPOLIS CHALLENGE FOR MY BUSINESS PARTNER'S FIRST TRIP TO ATHENS

On their most recent travels around the globe, Ideoli Co-Founders George Stroumboulis and Chris Hartswick found themselves in Athens, Greece.

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3-DAY MEETINGS IS LONDON, FRANKFURT, ATHENS AND LOS ANGELES

To say I have been racking up frequent flyer miles is an understatement. Meeting face-to-face with clients is what drives us and to do what we do.

EXPANDING INTO THE UNITED KINGDOM TO SUPPORT OUR GLOBAL CLIENTS

Ready, set, jet! I have been pushing to establish strong client ties across the pond in the city of London.

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FISH & CHIPS IN LONDON - OVERRATED OR UNDERRATED?

In my younger days I lived in the United Kingdom and would consume Fish & Chips after a night out of partying and drinking.

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NEW FOOTPRINT IN NEWPORT BEACH OPENED TO SUPPORT WEST COAST CLIENTS

It’s official – Ideoli has begun sending shipments from its newest California warehouse, helping service its clients around the world!

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JUMPING FROM THE WORLD’S HIGHEST BUNGEE — MACAU TOWER, 764 FEET OF PURE ADRENALINE

The AJ Hackett Macau Tower bungee jump ranks as the world's highest bungee jump, at 233 meters (764 ft). I jumped off this tower in Macau (China) and loved every second of it.

EXPANDING INTO THE CANADIAN MARKET TO SUPPORT OUR GLOBAL CLIENTS

Not only is my hometown city of Toronto the largest city in Canada, with a metro area of over 5 million people, but it’s also one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

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THE CONS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP LIFE AND WHAT YOU DON'T SEE ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Being an entrepreneur has been the most rewarding feeling outside of family, but it’s important to recognize the downsides to find the right balance in life.

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FEEDING THOSE IN NEED THROUGH OUR ‘INVIGORATE YOUR COMMUNITY’ INITIATIVE

My company creates some impressive lighting products for the world’s top brands. But, the people who make this all happen are even more impressive when we come together to help local communities through volunteering efforts.

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4-DAY TRIP TO CHINA TO OVERSEE 20+ PRODUCTION RUNS AT THE FACTORY

I fly to our production facilities in China, Vietnam, and Thailand monthly to oversee the incredible quality products we produce and ship internationally.

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ACTING LIKE A LOCAL IN INDIA WITH MY TUK-TUK RICKSHAW

The greatest way to jump into the local culture is to try and eat, think and live like a local. On a trip to Bangalore, India, I had to get to a meeting across town. Sure, hotel car services were available, but why not take a tuk-tuk and risk your life?

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90-HOUR WORLD TOUR: SINGAPORE, THAILAND, INDIA, GERMANY & LOS ANGELES

In 90 hours, I literally travelled around the world on business trips to meet with clients and suppliers, covering the 25,000-mile circumference of the globe.

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