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Dick Marks

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Succeeding in Business for His Family

Many Independent Business Owners launch their businesses with dreams of financial freedom. Dick Marks started his out of a need to provide financial security for his three young children.

Dick's first wife was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease early in their marriage. In addition to the pain and expense the illness caused his family, he was also facing the realization that his salary alone would not be enough to support everyone.

With great determination, Dick operated his business at night while continuing to work as a police officer during the day. He was so successful that, 18 months later, he retired from the police force to concentrate full-time on his business. Soon he reached the Diamond level, then Crown. Six years later, he achieved the level of Crown Ambassador.

The business that started out of necessity not only supported his family over the years, but also eventually created complete financial freedom. "There are so many things this business offers" he says. "It has given me the opportunity to live where I want to live, to drive whatever cars I choose, to educate my children at the schools they desire, and the ability to travel to any country I choose."

Dick has been a member of the Independent Business Owners Association International (IBOA International) since launching his business and, for nearly a decade, served as a representative on various IBOA International committees. He was President of the Board in 1981-82.