Name: Bryan Atherton Title: President Company: Atherton & Associates Location: 702 Bridgeport Ave., Suite 301, Shelton, CT Birthplace and Year: Danbury, CT, 1969 Education: Bachelor's degree, Finance. Teikyo Post University, 1998 What 5 words would you use to describe how you got to where you are now: Hard work, determination, and perseverance First job outside of what you are doing now: Carpenter's Apprentice First job in real estate or allied field: Residential Agent, Coldwell Banker What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Right now I'm opening doors and closing deals. For the future, I am implementing a massive growth strategy for my brokerage. How do you unwind from a busy day at work? I enjoy lots of love and fun with my 4 year old son and 2 year old daughter. Favorite movie: "Wall Street" Favorite song and artist: George Clinton - "Get Up to Get Down" If you knew then what you knew now, what would you tell yourself: Buy more commercial real estate. One word to describe your work environment: Awesome Rules to live by in business: Your reputation and your word is the only thing you can take with you. If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go: Sam Zell, One if by Land Two if by Sea in Manhattan What is your dream job: I'm living it right now as a broker