In Focus | Dustin Serviss

Meet Dustin! Dustin was born in Vernon but has been in Kelowna since 1989. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons and Mountain Biking.


Where are you from and how long have you lived in Kelowna?
Vernon Born Kelowna since 1989

Who is your favourite person to spend time with and why?
My wife, 2 sons and myself.

What is your favourite local store in Kelowna and why?
Cosmos Tayloring (Olga)

Describe yourself in one word.
Adventure

If you could go anywhere in the world right at this moment where would you go and why?
North Pole - because not a lot of people have been there and I am sure I would have a story.

What is your favourite activity in Kelowna?
Mountain biking behind my house.

What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you?
I organized a date with my wife and then no showed.

What is the most inspiring thing that has happened to you?
Having 2 sons

Tell us your favourite childhood memory.
BMX riding and building jumps

Where do you volunteer or give back to in the community?
Infertility causes and outdoor/sustainability based organizations

If you could change one thing in the world what would it be?
Less worry about (non facts) more fun around the potential

Where would you sneak away to in Kelowna to spend some time alone?
The forest

Where would you like to see positive change in Kelowna and why?
The drug situation downtown:
1) because it is unsafe for children and I won't take my kids to the nicest park in town for fear of needles
2) I own a building a downtown and it is not good for property values
3) because we seem to be attracting more and more thugs all the time

What do you think makes Kelowna great?
The overall atmosphere... the lake, the mountains, the city amenities... the overall balance of those things

What are 3 things on your bucket list?
Swim with sharks
Watch a successful open heart transplant surgery
Drive an F1 Car

Tell us something that not everyone may know about you.
I did a bodybuilding show once... and wore a speedo

How do people connect with you, personally, through social media? (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
facebook, instagram, linkedin

What is the name of your business/organization?
Serviss Wealth Management

Why did you get into/start this business?
I've always been curious about how money works. I have experimented a lot, I have taken a number of course, I have made a number of mistakes and had successes... and I wanted to share that with people (my clients)

What is the goal of your business?
To enhance the lifestyles of our clients.

What has been your biggest struggle either at work or in life?
Prioritizing activities and FOMO.

If you could start all over again would you do things the same or would things be different?
I am grateful and happy with my success and progress (business & personal) so far.

What do you always find yourself saying?
That's interesting or what's interesting is... although I am trying to curb this currently.

Tell us your best piece of life advice.
Don't do something you wouldn't want done to yourself

If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select?
Riding a Harley with my dad. Not on the back, but riding side by side, same lane riding fast through corners. We used to do it, but currently don't anymore.

Why do you think it is important to shop locally?
What goes around comes around.

What has been your proudest accomplishment?
2 healthy sons.

Give someone you think that deserves it a shout out and explain why!
Jordan Teatreau - he is a class act, gives the world to those around him and is a very hard worker

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