Nick Stergos
After matriculating at Grey College in 1991, Nikolas (Nick) Stergos, today a well-known businessman and entrepreneur from Bloemfontein, obtained his Sales & Marketing and Financial Management Diploma through Unisa whilst working with his parents in Bloemfontein.
In 1998 he ventured on his own and opened the first Panarottis Pizza Pasta Franchise in the Free State. Since then he moved from one successful venture to the next. Nick obtained his Hotel Industry Training Board qualifications through Panarottis at the time. His second Panarottis Restaurant in Bloemfontein followed in 2000.
In 2003 he shifted his energy and motivation towards the very successful Aroma Bistro Cafe & Delicatessen, which thrived with three stores. He has successfully managed 19 coffee shops and restaurant franchises, as far as Potch, including the first three Wiesenhof Coffee Shops in Bloemfontein. It has been said that “whatever he touches, turns to gold”.
In 2010 he decided to take a break from the entertainment industry and joined his brother, Georgios, in the real estate industry with the purpose of applying his business experience to establish the commercial and business brokerage part of Dynpro. Today Nick is a full status broker who completed his NQF4 qualification and obtained the EAAB’s qualification of Practitioner in Real Estate in 2013.
When he was younger, he worked extremely hard (and smart) to achieve success. His dedication is now paying off with success virtually following him around, affording him the opportunity to spend precious time with his family. He attributes his success to the fact that he follows his passion. Over the years people got to know Nick and trust to buy from him. He regards the trust he has earned as his biggest asset in business, which not only leads to referrals by clients but also to repeat business.
Nick is someone who thrives on the adrenalin of a challenge. He is motivated and excited by his many ideas and is ready to grab the great opportunities the future holds. At Dynpro, he sees a massive gap for and intends to focus on asset financing and business bridging capital.
Nick says the most rewarding aspect of his job is “when my client achieves as well”. This reflects in his involvement with charities, with the attitude “when you give, you will receive” – you cannot just take.
