Drew McWilliams is the founder of Ivybrook Academy.
In 2007, Drew and his wife founded Ivybrook Academy, a thriving network of children’s preschools. Under his leadership, Ivybrook Academy has flourished, expanding to 80 locations across 17 states in the U.S.
Ivybrook has also secured a place on Entrepreneur Magazine’s prestigious list of the top 500 companies. On the real estate side, Drew brings over 20 years of real estate expertise to the table, having served as a licensed broker with a staggering $100 million in successful transactions.
With his experience as a real estate professional, he is passionate about educating others on the opportunities available with passive real estate investing.
While Drew’s professional achievements are nothing short of extraordinary, he finds balance and fulfillment in his personal life. Drew’s passion for entrepreneurship is evident in his relentless pursuit of innovative business solutions and strategies.
Drew is a staunch advocate for small business ownership and the franchising model. Drew McWilliams is a true embodiment of vision, leadership, and entrepreneurship, leaving an enduring legacy in both the business and education realms.
He calls Charlotte, North Carolina, home, where he resides with his wife, Jennifer, their two children, and their beloved Bernese Mountain dog, Maple.
Beyond the boardroom, Drew is a die-hard weekly golfer, enjoys coaching his son’s ice hockey team, bleeding black & gold for his Pittsburgh Steelers, taking trips with his wife, and educating others and creating value in the world every day.
A sneak peek of the things you'll learn:
- Drew McWilliams tells us about his business and what lead him to start his own business
- What were some of the mental hurdles or maybe fears he had to overcome to get started
- What was the ultimate tipping point that made him decide to go all in and bet on himself
- What key decisions he made that had the biggest impact to his success
- What quotes/advice/practices has helped him most to motivate him to keep moving forward
- What is he learning right now as a “life-long learner”
- What would be some advice he would like to share with our listeners who are on the fence considering owning their own business
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