Strathmore's Roundtable Biography for
Sam A. Hariz
 | Sam A. Hariz |
| Biography | Mr. Hariz is an inspired, goal-oriented entrepreneur and investor with an extensive history of consistently developing highly successful businesses across multiple fields. Mr. Hariz has excelled at creating profitable convenience and fuel retailing, founded and directed a leading diamond importing and fine jewelry manufacturing company, a real estate development company and various investments through innovative strategic business models and marketing tactics. He is a keen negotiator and out-of-the-box thinker with an eye for details, he shines at economic forecasting, building client trust and confidence while applying effective internal and external marketing. He is a strong team player with the ability to lead by example and handle multiple projects simultaneously, bringing forth top tier results in record time. Mr. Hariz is currently President of the SSFA, providing retailers with an independent credible voice, to protect franchisees' rights, enhance members investments and grown franchisees' profitability. As well as his role on NACS Member Services Committee, he also sits on the Board of Directors of the Coalition of Franchisee Associations Inc. (CFA). The CFA brings together some of the largest and most reputable independent franchisee associations with the mission to "leverage the collective strengths of franchisee associations for the benefit of the franchisee community." Mr. Hariz lives in Southern California with his twin boys Justin and Shane and his daughter Samantha. Justin is pursuing his professional music career and Shane is pursuing his professional golf career. His youngest, Samantha, enjoys her school and remains to be her dad's little princess. |
| Industry | Diamond Jewelry/Real Estate/Investments |
| Title | President |
| Expertise | Innovator specializing in the design and manufacture of diamond jewelry (wholesale value to the public), real estate ventures and various investments; Business development, strategic planning, creative thinking, marketing, procedural development, team building, project acquisitions, real estate investing, cost reduction, vendor relations, client retention |
| Current Organization | Bridal Rings Company/Prosperous Enterprises, LLC |
| Type of Organization | Entrepreneurship |
| Major Product | Diamonds, jewelry/Real estate investments |
| Area of Distribution | National/International |
| University/Degree | Gemologist degree, Gemological Institute of America, Santa Monica CA |
| Honors & Awards | Dale Carnegie Awards in Leadership and Business; Strathmore's Who's Who 2013 Professional of the Year in Entrepreneurship, 2013-2014 Roundtable Elite 50 Professionals of Exceptional Achievement as well as an Honored Lifetime Member |
| Affiliations | GIA; Member Services Committee, NACS; Board Member, Coalition of Franchisee Associations Inc. (CFA); President, SSFA |
| Hobbies & Sports | Community service (politics, fundraising), reading, outdoor activities |
| Work History | Co-Founder. President, Bridal Rings Co., 1983-present; Founder, Lead Investor, Property Developer, Real Estate Development, 1988-present; |
| Children | Justin, Shane, Samantha |
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