HEAD OF THE CLASS — A longtime Houston-area businessman, Graylen Houston is the owner and chief executive officer of 360 Tax Group. For Houston, 42, his business venture has become a fixture in throughout Houston’s massive Metroplex, in large part because his firm provides outstanding and efficient service to its clients, a trend that is steadfastly prevalent to its three underlying principles: Professionalism, Responsiveness, And Quality.
DALLAS — For Graylen Houston, this week started off with a rather favorable act of kindness rendered by a total stranger.
Take, for instance, Houston’s intriguing Facebook post shortly after 1 p.m. on Sunday.
Said Houston before his 1,000-plus social Facebook friends: Dropped my wallet somewhere today. Someone picked it up and turned it in to the police. There are still good people out there.
All things considered, a good deed certainly came back to Houston, in large part because his reputation is such that he a is pretty good guy, especially as it pertains to helping enrich and enhance the lives of others.
A longtime Houston-area businessman, Houston is the owner and chief executive officer of 360 Tax Group.
For Houston, 42, his business venture has become a fixture throughout Houston’s massive Metroplex, in large part because his firm provides outstanding and efficient service to its clients, a trend that is steadfastly prevalent to its three underlying principles: Professionalism, Responsiveness, And Quality.
Located at 2306 Texas Parkway in Houston outskirts of Missouri City, Texas, 360 Tax Group specializes mainly in tax preparation and mortgage sales.
“I created my business to act as a financial community center,” Houston told Making Headline News this week. “We are designed to not just provide tax and mortgage services, but to also improve the financial lives of our clients and community.”
By and large, Houston doesn’t shy away from the notion that there is one notable reason that he had become greatly inspired to start the type of business about which he oversees.
Interestingly, he contends it had virtually nothing to do with a competitive drive, of sorts.
“What propelled me is my desire to help people,” Houston explained. “I have a sincere desire to help people with their finances.”
To grasp a thorough understanding of why Houston has become committed to starting up a venture whereby he is afforded the golden opportunity daily to aid others, look no further than his upbringing in his native establishment of Chicago.
Houston and his family once resided in Chicago’s inner city Cabrini Green, a public housing project located on the near North Side of Chicago.
Houston and his family once resided in Chicago’s inner city Cabrini Green, a public housing project located on the near North Side of Chicago.
The historic housing project was constructed in 1942 and was eventually demolished in 2011.
“I grew up poor and struggled to overcome that condition…as such I want to help people to do the same and change negative generational financial patterns,” Houston said of his primary mission as a thriving resourceful businessman.
To his credit, Houston certainly boasts the qualifications to run and manage a business that continues to make favorable strides in Houston and the surrounding areas.
A proud graduate of Rich Central High that is located in Olympia Fields, Illinois,
RAISING THE BAR — Houston eventually advanced his education and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Chicago’s prestigious DePaul University.
Houston eventually advanced his education and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Chicago’s prestigious DePaul University.
What’s even more astounding for a business about which its best and brightest days are well ahead of it is that 360 Tax Group is especially accommodating to minorities, most notably African-Americans and Hispanics ranging in ages 25-to-45.
“But we service all demographics,” Houston specifically emphasized. “What I love about my business is that my kids and other young people have the opportunity to see my success and see themselves in me.”
What’s even more astounding for a business about which its best and brightest days are well ahead of it is that 360 Tax Groups is especially accommodating to minorities, most notably African-Americans and Hispanics ranging in ages 25-to-45.
Much to Houston’s delight, 360 Tax Group is starting to have a viable presence in establishments outside of the Lone Star State, particularly in Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, and New York.
“My mission is to grow this business and pass it on to my children,” Houston said.
As for who were amongst those who have inspired him to maximize his full entrepreneurship potential, well, so that he would not offend anyone, Houston elected not to disclose names.
“I was inspired by a huge swarm of people,” said Houston, whom along with his staff, took part in community-related activities in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. “I took what I needed from people. Mostly, I was inspired by the birth of my first child. When she was born, I knew I had to get serious about my life.”
Nowadays, it’s all about passing on his assortment of life lessons and knowledge to future generations.
One person at a time.
“So many times in my life, I wanted to give up on my dreams and beliefs,” Houston said. “I didn’t have a whole lot of support from people encouraging me and pushing me forward. Now I make it a point to give to people what I wished for but didn’t get. Additionally, I believe ‘a rising tide raises all boats,’ so by pouring into others, I benefit myself, my family and my loved ones.”
“What propelled me is my desire to help people,” Houston explained. “I have a sincere desire to help people with their finances.”
And he wonders why his week had started off with a rather favorable act of kindness rendered by a total stranger.
All things considered, a good deed certainly came back to Houston, in large part because his reputation is such that he is pretty good guy, especially as it pertains to helping enhance the lives of others.
For more information about 360 Tax Group, call 346-980-4188 or send a fax to 877-938-2454. Also, send email to [email protected].
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For Houston, 42, his business venture has become a fixture throughout Houston’s massive Metroplex, in large part because his firm provides outstanding and efficient service to its clients, a trend that is steadfastly prevalent to its three underlying principles: Professionalism, Responsiveness, And Quality.
Interestingly, he contends it had virtually nothing to do with a competitive drive, of sorts.
Nowadays, it’s all about passing on his assortment of life lessons and knowledge to future generations.
EDITOR’S NOTE: If you are an entrepreneur, business owner, producer, author, athlete, musician, barber, life coach, motivational speaker, cosmetologist, tax preparer, model, or pastor/minister who is seeking exposure and would like to share your story with an in-depth news feature, call Reporter Andre Johnson at 901-690-6587 or Facebook message him under “Andre T. Johnson” for details.
