Faces in business: Marc A. Simms

Title: Managing partner

Company: Right Performance Management, 9040 Town Center Pkwy., Lakewood Ranch

What was the best business advice you ever received?

My father gave me the advice that if you want something, you're going to have to earn it and work hard and work with integrity.

If you could choose another profession, what would it be?

I'd like to be President of the United States and create one party called "Just Fix It!"

What is the biggest risk you've taken in your career?

Quitting my job, selling the house and moving to St. Louis without knowing anybody. But it worked out pretty well, it brought me here and I started my own business.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you start?

Australia and New Zealand. I've always wanted to go there as it fascinates me. However, it's a commitment to get there.

-- Angie Monroe

This story was originally published January 5, 2016 at 6:55 PM with the headline "Faces in business: Marc A. Simms ."