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DARCY GIAQUINTO CrossFit GroundSpeed Darcy has been in business for 9 years and in the fitness industry for more than 25 years. Why do you love what you do? “I love watching the process of transformation in people’s lives. Watching confidence be built, mindsets be strengthened, and building people up physically, mentally and emotionally far stronger than they ever thought they could be.” What is your key to success? “Commitment. Being committed to my community of fitness, committed to my core values and implementing them in my everyday life and commitment to God as He is the ultimate key to success.”
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DETRA THOMAS Owner, Wiley’s Home Center
Dee Moncrief is the associate broker for Sherman Hemstreet Real Estate in Springfield. Dee has been in business for 23 years.
Wiley’s has been an area staple for more than 34 years. Detra is grateful and attributes their success to the support of Rincon, and surrounding communities.
Why do you love what you do? Being a part of one of the most important financial decisions a family makes gives me a sense of accomplishment for a job well done. But being part of the emotional decision a family makes, either in purchasing or selling their home gives me a true sense of value for having assisted someone to another stage in their journey.
Why do you love what you do? I love what I do because it is fresh and new everyday. There are always new styles, new ideas and new customers. Our old and new customers are loyal to us and we feel like they are part of our extended family. It’s definitely a physical job. We all get our workout by moving and shifting furniture constantly from the floor to the delivery trucks. The staff and I have a lot of fun and it is never a dull moment. The team is truly part of our family.
What is your key to success? Experience, market knowledge and compassion.
What is your key to success? Treat folks the way you want to be treated and surround yourself with a devoted staff who share the same goals and values.
MONICA HESTER Owner, Hester Business Solutions, Inc & Working for a Purpose Foundation Monica provides financial services to businesses. She has been in the industry for 21 years. She is also the founder of Working for a Purpose, a nonprofit organization serving single family households—a mission that has always been on her heart. Why do you love what you do? I love educating businesses on smarter ways to process payments while helping them increase their bottom line. As for the nonprofit, I love this space because I meet people at their lowest point, when they’re in the darkness and we help allow them to see there is a way. There is someone here to listen, give and support them in their time of need. I love knowing that by helping this one person it can become a chain effect in our community. What are your keys to success? Have faith in God and never give up! 20 June/July 2021 | www.EFFINGHAMMAGAZINE.com
