Leo Wells III is the founder, president and sole director of Wells Real Estate Funds. He has been motivated by the entrepreneurial spirit since he was very young, and the success of his business is a tribute to his personal and business philosophy:

  • Glorify God
  • Care for people
  • Remember that money is simply a tool
  • Maintain integrity
  • Emphasize ethics

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Leo Wells discusses commercial real estate lending.

I never dreamed as a young boy that I would have my own Web site…mostly because Web sites didn’t exist back then. (I believe fire was still a relatively recent discovery in those days!) But Web sites – like blogs -- are an essential part of doing business today, and so we have created LeoWells.com. Included on this site are:

  • A gateway to my blog
  • Videos and articles
  • My personal biography, along with photographs of myself, my family, and our travels

I hope you enjoy LeoWells.com. Thanks for visiting!

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Leo Wells Salutes Entrepreneurs: Jane Wurwand

The importance of persistence in the face of adversity.

I have observed that well-meaning individuals often attempt to discourage budding entrepreneurs from pursuing their vision. This seems to be especially true in challenging economic times such as those we are experiencing today. Of course, those of you who know me have heard me say repeatedly that our present time is potentially ripe with opportunity for those with vision, and for those who have managed their resources prudently.

Perhaps this dichotomy is understandable when you consider that most people are, by nature, risk-averse. Entrepreneurs, on the other hand, are natural risk-takers. As a result, they often see opportunities that others miss, even in the midst of economic hardship and despite opposition. Later on, others are left to wonder "Why didn't I think of that?"

Jane Wurwand, founder and owner of Dermalogica, is a living illustration of this mindset. I don't know much about skin care products, but I appreciate entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to "make lemonade out of lemons." As she once put it, "If you can identify a pain in your industry, you have identified an opportunity."

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