Thomas Floor Care, LLC
Phone: (504) 419-2200
Website: http://www.thomasfloorcare.net
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Years in Business: 3 Years

Thomas Brown’s dream to own his own business started with a ladder.

After working as a driver with waste management for eight years, Brown asked his supervisor how he could get a promotion from the menial work he was doing in order to give his life more purpose. The supervisor pointed to a six foot ladder in the corner of the room and asked Thomas to climb it. Once he got to the top, his supervisor coldly told him that the top of that ladder was the highest he was ever going to get and dreaming of anything better would be foolish.

Thomas Brown refused to believe that was the truth.

“I was nowhere when I started with Good Work Network,” Brown said. “I knew that I wanted my own cleaning business and I knew how to do the work, but the business side I didn’t know at all. Good Work Network showed me everything that had to do with business and worked with me until I really got it.”

Seeing business knowledge as a barrier to his fervent dream of eventual success, Brown took advantage of the training programs offered at Good Work Network and completed the full Entrepreneurial Training Course that gave him the skills necessary to start his business. He also benefited from the counseling that helped him develop his business plan and get Thomas Floor Care, LLC up and running.

“My name wasn’t out there and I was nobody when I started. Good Work Network did a great job of motivating me and moving me forward,” Brown said. “They made sure I stayed on track with what I was doing. Without them, I wouldn’t have known anything about business. Jordan Jones and Ms. Cassidy have been such a big help to me and my business.”

Getting its first significant contract with Celebrations Catering, Thomas Floor Care LLC is growing every day as it currently holds a janitorial contract with the Subway system, works for businesses in the greater New Orleans area and services homes. With the continual guidance of Good Work Network, Mr. Brown doesn’t see this growth stopping anytime soon.

“Success comes to those who want it,” Brown said. “I’ve been chasing this success ever since I climbed that ladder and I don’t plan on stopping. I thank God everyday for the opportunity of meeting the good people at Good Work Network.”