Apex Energy Solutions founder Michael Foit's resume might not be typical for the founder of fast-growing home-improvement firm, but his experiences as an actor, artist, bartender, night-club manager and window salesman certainly helped to drive his success. His theatrical and artistic life taught him how to reach an audience and strive for success. As a bartender and club manager, he learned the power of good, attentive customer service. But his "temporary" work as a window salesman probably did the most to fuel his vision by exposing him to a glaring need in that industry: someone who would forego high-pressure sales of low-quality products and instead help homeowners make sensible decisions about high-quality home improvements. No spin. No hype. Just information.