In the world of entrepreneurial success, everything is often related to money and profits. Yet, there are people, who don't really believe in either. Denis Vincent is one of them. Mr. Vincent is one of the best-known businessmen and entrepreneurs from Canada, with a versatile profile. Of course, he has made his money and found his way in the corporate world, but people often know him for his passions and other charitable work. In this post, we will try to decode his story and find more about his work.


A start with nothing
Unlike many other prolific entrepreneurs, Mr. Vincent did not have a great start or family support. He began his career on a modest note with P.R.C.S. construction insulation in 1983. He worked for a year, before he realized his passion for business. He wanted to understand how business models work, and for that, he needs direct experience. Soon after, Mr. Vincent joined Moto Bateau, where he worked for five years in boat and motorcycle sales and aftermarket services. He learned the tricks of the trade during his work, and later on, he started working in private. He continued in auto sales and worldwide exportation for next the ten years and found great success. His work in sales was focused in parts of Asia and Russia, which gave him adequate international exposure.

Success with aviation
Denis Vincent had a passion for flying from an early age. Many people also know him as a helicopter pilot. Yes, he is a trained helicopter and airplane pilot, and he has over 14,000 TT to his credit as of 2014 data. In 1997, he found his company - Heli Vincent Inc., which mainly deals in dry leasing and sales of airplanes. The company has operations in British Columbia, Quebec, and Alberta.

Work with other industries
Denis is also the Chief Financial Officer for Strong Arm Labour & Contracting since 2011 and is extensively involved in daily operations. In 2000, Denis started working in real estate and had been a major force behind many mergers and acquisitions. Some of his enemies have tagged him in a few controversies, but Denis refuses to bow to such accusations. In many interviews, he has mentioned, “Do the good work and believe in the things you do. Rest will follow. Let people say what they want, but I will continue to do my job.”

Denis is an avid reader and often writes for his blog. He is also deeply involved with some of the local charities and likes to offer donations frequently. When he is not busy with his work or charities, he often likes to fly. He has taken his helicopter to different parts and coastal areas of Canada and has admitted that flying remains his only passion and matter of indulgence. Denis refuses to work for money alone, and that's a rare trait. He also likes to encourage his fellow entrepreneurs in their ventures and also helps local startups at different levels.