Member Spotlight on Dwayne Honoré
Member Spotlight on DWAYNE HONORE
President, D. Honoré Construction, Inc.
Interview conducted by Winnie Hart, Communications Director
Please tell us briefly about your company.
We provide commercial general contracting services to commerce, industry and governmental agencies.
So why did you join EO and how long have you been a member?
I was introduced to EO and invited to join in 2003 and have been a member ever since.
How did you come up with an original idea for your business?
I was formerly in a family owned business before starting my company 10 years ago.
What do you like best about your business?
Meeting and interacting with people from all walks of life.
How much money did you have to invest to start your business?
$10,000 initially (and a lot more since!)
What are your current annual revenues and number of employees?
$16,700,000 in 2007 and 30 employees
What is your proudest accomplishment(s) to date in your business?
The individuals I've assembled and the families positively effected (including my own.)
When did you first realize you were going to be an entrepreneur?
When I joined EO and started mingling with the members.
What is your greatest accomplishment in your entire life?
Starting my own business.
What are your biggest personal strengths?
The desire to continually feed, improve and grow (mentally, physically, spiritually and financially.)
What about your biggest weakness?
Saying "NO."
Why do you think you have been successful?
By surrounding myself with great people and acting on lots of good advice.
What is something that most people don't know about you?
I'm an introvert.
What is something you hope will be written about you in your obituary?
"Peace Maker"
On a lighter note, what do you do for fun these days?
I enjoy boating and working out.
Got anything big coming up on the horizon for you personally or with business that you want to share?
Not yet, but I'm looking for the next "big idea."
Who has the biggest influence on your life?
My mom taught me how to love life and my dad taught me how to live life.
If you could spend an entire day with one person who would it be?
Jesus
What advice would you give to young entrepreneurs?
Discover your passion and follow it through.
How long has your company been in operation?
10 years
What lead you to EO?
After the initial introduction, it was the phenomenal and unique entrepreneurs in the organization.
How has your initial experience been?
Life changing and forever gratifying.
