Stephen Eddins is a Cum Laude Graduate of Clemson University with a B.S. degree in Agricultural Economics. While in college, he earned his real-estate license from the State of South Carolina. Upon graduation, Stephen began a career in mortgage lending. Starting as a Mortgage Originator, Stephen advanced to a position of Vice President of Paragon Lending; helping to expand the geographic footprint of the organization from North and South Carolina to include the Southeast from Mississippi to Virginia.

Business ownership had always been a goal of Stephen's; in 2000 he opened a franchise operation in the fire/water/mold damage cleaning, remediation, and restoration industry. Stephen secured jobs from small (<$500) to large ($1,000,000), servicing every aspect through to completion. In 2007, Stephen put his business knowledge to work in a new and challenging way with opening a business advisory firm. Understanding that entrepreneurship takes more than a dream and business knowledge, it takes a certain kind of personality, philosophy, and most importantly adaptability; Stephen's goal is helping entrepreneurs succeed.