Want a successful business? Run marathons says Eugene Thompson Eugene Thompson’s design business is on fire. His company, Ionic DeZign Studios is based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He has just acquired another company in another city and his bustling offices are handling up to $75 million dollars of design work a year. Eugene has been in business for 16 years, so he’s used to being an entrepreneur. As you’ll hear in this episode, he’s been doing fine, but over the last couple of years, his business has grown exponentially. You’re going to hear exactly how this has happened - and why. What you will learn in this episode: *Eugene Thompson was a father of four young children when he decided to leave his job and start a business. Why and how did he get his first customers? *Why volunteer opportunities are critical for business success *The decision to grow his company to two locations *How a health scare changed his life - and business *The morning routine that starts each day on a positive note Links mentioned in this episode: To learn more about Ionic DeZign Studios, click here.