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That inner calm, coupled with a strong work ethic, is definitely working for Dan. Since starting Villamar in 2006, he香蕉视频直播檚 built a name for himself as one of the top high-end custom homebuilders in Greater Victoria in addition to running successful renovation, commercial construction, design and telecommunication technology arms of the business.

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Dan香蕉视频直播檚 start in construction came early. His dad was a builder and he began working with him right out of high school. His parents were missionaries and the family moved to the Saanich Peninsula when Dan was 16 years old, after living in Northern Spain and Mexico during his childhood.

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Dan says it taught him to be resourceful and helped cement a strong work ethic instilled in him by his parents.

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It香蕉视频直播檚 a different kind of childhood to what own his two daughters, aged 11 and 14, are growing up with on the pastoral Peninsula, enjoying the tranquility and freedom of their farm.

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For Dan, who got into blacksmithing about a year ago, there香蕉视频直播檚 also something about forging metal with his own hands and creating something out of nothing.

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Dan香蕉视频直播檚 other passion is cars 香蕉视频直播� he香蕉视频直播檚 owned hundreds over the years and he bought his first vehicle before he could even drive.

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It was the first car he owned after he got his license, a 1972 BMW 2002, which really ignited his passion. He now has a small collection and says early Porsches are his favourite.

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As Dan continues to drive Villamar forward into bigger and better things, one piece of advice really sticks out.

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