671 Millennium - Seventeenth Edition RETAIL, WHOLESALE, DISTRIBUTION AND SALES A college educator and realtor, John A. Yeressian co-founded The Deal Team Inc. in 2008. The consumer goods supplier boasts sales of over $18 million, 20 branch offices nationwide and 52 warehouses with distribution channels to many major retailers, such as Ross, Marshalls and Best Buy. The company has risen to become the world's largest wholesaler of value products and has seen exponential success over its nearly two decades of operation. Founded by Mr. Yeressian and his brother in 2008, the company was recognized as one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies in 2021 and featured in Fortune 100 as one of the fastest-growing small businesses. Since its founding, The Deal Team has seen its revenue increase from a few hundred dollars to $18 million. The business currently employs 400 individuals across the United States and offers a wide range of products, including beauty, makeup, healthcare, vitamin patches, household equipment and electronics. Additionally, Mr. Yeressian’s company sells products online through Groupon and other retailers, serving both B2B and B2C customers. As well as founding The Deal Team Inc., Mr. Yeressian is a successful realtor, having recently been awarded the Advancing Real Estate Education Award by the California Community College Real Estate Association in 2023. In addition, he was named the CFO of the Year in 2023 and among the Top 100 Entrepreneurs in Los Angeles by LA Business Journal. Mr. Yeressian credits his achievements to his motivation and the drive instilled in him by his lifelong mentor, Robert Rooks. Thanks to Mr. Rooks, he ventured into entrepreneurship, real estate and e-commerce investments, all of which he has successfully maintained. In 2022, Mr. Yeressian founded a nonprofit organization, House of David, and he firmly believes that motivation, purpose and drive are the key factors that enable one to achieve success. Currently, he is pursuing a JD at Harvard University, and he continues to push the boundaries of business and education. JOHN A. YERESSIAN CO-FOUNDER The Deal Team Inc. Gardena, CA
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