2024 April - Bob Amin - Entrepreneur

For more information about the FSU PC Entrepreneurship Program: https://pc.fsu.edu/entrepreneurship Join us for an Entrepreneurship Lunch and Learn at FSU PC, where I have the privilege of interviewing Bob Amin. This session promises to be an insightful exploration of Bob's journey from managing a single convenience store to becoming a multi-faceted entrepreneur, along with the lessons he has learned and the wisdom he has to share. Bob Amin is a distinguished entrepreneur with a rich background in business. A graduate of Georgia State University with a degree in Computer Science, Bob's career trajectory took a pivotal turn when he ventured into the convenience store industry.  This experience laid the groundwork for his entrepreneurial journey, leading him to acquire his first convenience store in late 2003. Over the years, Bob's dedication and business acumen have enabled him to expand his portfolio to an impressive 17 convenience stores. Bob's entrepreneurial spirit didn't stop with convenience stores. He has diversified his business interests into the restaurant industry as a franchisee owner of well-known brands such as Tijuana Flats, Fazoli's, Subway, Marco's Pizza, and Checkers.  In addition to his ventures in the retail and food service sectors, Bob has also built a portfolio residential homes. Despite the demands of being self-employed, Bob places a high value on family time and maintains a strong family orientation. He enjoys being around people and has a passion for cricket—an homage to his Indian heritage—as well as follows the NFL whenever possible. Bob's entire career has been underpinned by a commitment to customer service, a field he has been involved in since his first job. With only three jobs over his lifetime, Bob's story is one of steadfast dedication and entrepreneurial growth.