Name:  Steve Pribisko

Company Name:  Pribisko Properties, LLC

Web Site Address:  www.AgentsWhoEarnYourTrust.com

Member Since:  2007

What was your “Ah Ha” moment that prompted the launch of your home business?
I had two “Ah Ha” moments. The first was when I was a stay-at-home dad. I loved setting my own daily schedule/projects and began to think about how I could start a family business. The second was when I tried to re-enter the “paid” workforce (after being a stay-at-home dad) as an administrator in 2006. I could not see myself enjoying the confinement of a desk and daily routine. At that point, my wife had already obtained a real estate license and the thought came to us to start a home-based real estate business. I obtained my real estate license within three months of this decision and our family business was born. Currently, we are real estate agents with Keller Williams Greater Cleveland West.

Best thing you have done for your home business?
Going into business with my wife is the best thing I have done for our home business. With 30 years of experience as an attorney, she brings vast experience from the “for profit” work sector, while I bring experience from the “not-for-profit” sector.

What is something that is truly unique about how you run your business and care for clients?
Our business is unique, as we provide personalized services for every client and work with them as their professional real estate consultants. We believe in giving our clients the most information and communication possible, so they can make the best real estate decisions for themselves. Our goal is to earn our clients trust. In addition, since we work as a team, our clients have two real estate agents working for them.

What is your secret to striking work/life balance?
I am still working on this. It is a daily battle for my partner and me. We are not there yet.

What is your biggest challenge in running a home business?
Achieving a work/life balance is a big challenge. In a home-based business, you have to make a concerted effort to avoid becoming “home office bound” and working too many hours in a day/week. When one has to do everything from A to Z in his or her business, the hours mount up quickly.

What advice would you have for those looking to start a home business?
First, research the business you are getting into. Given your “start up” costs/other expenses and the predicted revenue, determine at what point you can reasonably expect to make a profit. You may have to depend on savings or other assets to cover expenses until you can make a profit. Second, get involved with COSE. Access the information and resources available and talk to members/staff that can help you succeed.

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May 2009 - Mark Madere - SpectraLight Photography & Design
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February 2009 - Robin A. - Lewis e-Deep Learning, LLC
January 2009 - Larra Douglas & Associates DBA Pre-Paid Legal Services
December 2008 - Dana Ross, Thinking Cap Design, LLC
November 2008 - Joseph Starin, Hit by a Brick.
October 2008 - Dee Hall, Heads, Hearts and Hands
September 2008 - Ellen Brown, Wellness Journeys: A Holistic Approach to Coaching
August 2008 - Joe Borsuk, Borsuk Design
May 2008 - Tom Gilbride, Gilbride & Company
April 2008 - Nina Messina, The Graphic Edge Professional Design, Inc.
March 2008 - Diane Helbig, Seize This Day Coaching
February 2008 - Ken McEntee, The Write Company
May 2006 - Jeanne Coughlin, President, The Coughlin Group, Inc.
June 2006 - Matthew J. Doyle, President, eHC Central
August 2006 - Cheryl Palmentera, President, C R Alpacas, Inc
September 2006 - Kristy Amy, President, OnMark Solutions
November 2006 - Cheryl Grassi, We'll Remember Co., Inc.
December 2006 - Winthrop DeFreitas, Tropic Speed Computers, LLC
January 2007 - Steven J. Krisfalusy, SJK Beringer Group, Inc.
May 2007 - Mark Hannah, Full Color Resources
October 2007 - Cathy Rehn Vella, BlackBird Graphics, Ltd.
December 2007 - Jessica Brandt, Q5 Media

How would you like to get your company name in front of thousands of COSE members by simply filling out a profile? The Home Business Network is currently looking for members to feature in the COSE Update that is sent to 20,000 companies, the network’s monthly e-newsletter that is emailed to a few thousand businesses, and on the network Web site. We want to hear about you!

Please click here and answer the member profile questions, or contact Pat Pell at:  ppell@cose.org or 216-592-2281.

After you have completed the form and clicked “submit,” you will also need to send an e-mail with a personal photo (professional quality head shot preferred and in photo format – a “gif” or “jpeg”) and your contact information (name, e-mail and phone) for your profile to be considered for inclusion in the COSE Home Business e-newsletter and cosehome.org

Send this information to: ppell@cose.org . Make sure that you include your name and “COSE Member Profile” in the subject line of the e-mail. There is no guarantee that your profile will be published, but if it is chosen, you will be contacted ahead of time. Thank you so much for your time!

If you should have any questions on this process, do not hesitate to contact:

Pat Pell
ppell@cose.org
216-592-2281