My name is Nick Popoff and I’m a father of three boys and married to my beautiful wife Brittany Popoff. I love being a family man and business owner. I’m a retired semi pro football player and have also been into acting since I was a young man. Ive done 12 theatrical plays and a movie filmed and debut in theaters in Detroit, MI. I strive my best to help others and be there for those in need when I can. When I’m not running my store, I’m a family man and mentor for younger kids as a football coach. I’m a fun outgoing individual who loves to have a good time and make people laugh and smile. I’ve been told I’m a light worker who is someone that spreads positivity and love in a world with so much negativity. I try my best to push people to be the absolute best version of themselves and if I can change one person, that person can help others. Being nominated is such an honor and growing up in Maumee was a real treat for me. My parents owned Popoffs Pizza and Fine Lebanese food and taught me at a young age what hard work was. My brother and sister and I were working our parents restaurant as kids by waiting on tables and dish washing. I learned alot from my parents and always wanted to be a business owner myself so I made it happen. My family also owns Barrows Jewlers in Maumee. My uncle Gabe Barrow is a member of Maumee City Council and also runs a successful business alongside my aunt Lisa and uncle Greg Barrow, so entrepreneurship runs in our family and I love every minute of it. I whole heartily appreciate the nomination and look forward to what’s next!
Q: What do you love most about what you do?
I love what I do because I get to meet and connect with people from all over the world by traveling to different tradeshows across the country and constantly learning about the industry I’m in.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Tough question! I find interesting things about each person I come in contact with and that’s what makes the city so great!
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I would love to take my family to Australia or Dubai for the pure beauty it offers and different lifestyles.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Don’t quit. Never give up and always chase your dreams. Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Skydiving
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Dan Pena. He is a President of an oil company and self made billionaire who teaches tough business tactics and how to elevate your lifestyle. If we want to lunch, I’m taking him to Mancys Bluewater grill because the food there is amazing!
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love the scenery and going down to the Maumee river to take my sons fishing.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
The Toledo Zoo. I love taking my family there and we’re all animal lovers and the fact we have one of the best in the country is awesome.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My wife and kids.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Family. Love. Comfot. Home is where the heart is.
