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Take a look at him now, skeptics! – Metro US

Take a look at him now, skeptics!

For 11 months the CBC TV crew followed Mike Riehm as he worked to build his business called EnviroBOND. With his family and friends gathered to watch the debut, a hush filled the room as the host faced the camera and said, “Have you ever wanted to start your own business? Here is an example of what NOT to do. Meet Mike Riehm.”

Portrayed as a hard worker with a good product, the program slammed him for not having a sound business plan. Mike was devastated. His girlfriend left him. “I stared at a wall and cried for three days,” Riehm says. “When you’re going down like that you have two choices: sink or swim.”

Today, 10 years later, Mike Riehm has learned some tough lessons, but the EnviroBOND products of sand, stone and organic paving materials are now being sold by 150 dealers across North America and are in seven countries around the world. He recently bought a beautiful new home, upgraded his business facility and got engaged to an amazing real estate agent.

Hey CBC, looking for a story on how a successful business is run? Meet Mike Riehm.