Face to Face - May 2002

Face to Face

Name: Brad Mishlove

Title: CEO  

Company: Landscape Services, Inc.  

Type of Business:

Landscape contractor specializing in working for large developers and commercial contractors.  

Location: Las Vegas  

Years in Nevada: 12  

Years with Company: 10  

Biggest Business Challenge:

Developing the workforce to meet our company’s high standards of customer service and commitment. It is also a challenge to predict how our industry will look in five years and in 10 years - I’m sure we will be doing things differently.

I enjoy meeting people, working with some great companies and getting involved in interesting projects. It is also satisfying to work with our local charities.

Playing with my 3-year-old daughter, spending family time, exercising and reading.

I would like to help other entrepreneurs run their businesses better, and assist those who have great ideas, but are afraid to start their own business.

Best Business Advice:

Friday (payday) comes every week. And--you are only as good as your worst employee.

Name: Robert (Bob) Massi  

Title: Attorney and Founder  

Company: Robert A. Massi & Associates  

Type of Business:

Law firm specializing in personal injury law, business law, real estate law, construction law, wills, trusts, probate and legal consultation.  

Location: Las Vegas, with a satellite office in Henderson.  

Years in Nevada: 28  

Years with Company: 22  

Biggest Business Challenge:

 Las Vegas’ unique business environment - it’s not who you know, but who knows you. You have to fixate on success and then do what is necessary to achieve it.  

What do you like best about your job?

There is a real sense of accomplishment when you feel like you have been able to help someone. Because I handle cases involving personal injury, probate and wills, people often depend on me in times of pain and distress. It is very satisfying to be able to offer assistance when someone needs help.

I spend time with my family and I am an avid golfer.

What would you like your legacy to be?

That I was able to inform the public at large about important legal issues they face daily.

Favorite Business Book:

 I don’t read books very often. I read journals, such as The Wall Street Journal, to keep up with business news.

Best Business Advice:

 Every business owner or executive should have a competent lawyer, a competent accountant, and a good relationship with a banker. These three people can answer all your business questions and give you sound advice for a successful business.