John Dimmer grew up in Washington and graduated from Clover Park High School. Later he graduated from University of Oregon with a Finance degree. His dream was and still is to be a professional golfer. After graduation he went to work for Reliance Insurance working with bonds. He knew he wanted to be a business owner, so while working at Reliance he focused on learning all traits to become a great entrepreneur. In 1992 he was the manager for commercial surety bonds. In 1994 Dimmer founded Free Range Media that provided web services to companies. After retiring from Free Range Media he was bored and joined his father's finance company. In 1999 he became part owner of Airstream Dealerships, Stela Industrial Supply, and some of the Round Table Pizza franchises. He followed five steps to financing a business, for funding the businesses he starts. The five steps are the following:
Self Funding, Family and Friends, VISA or other credit cards for cash advanced, Angel Investors, and IPO (Initial Public Offerings). While meeting with our class John Dimer discussed Angel Investors, which will help othes become a business owner.
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