John Exnicios III, BA Marketing 2004, MBA 2006

CEO and Team Leader, Exnicios Group
Owner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Preferred Realtor

A double graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University, John graduated in 2004 and 2006 with a degree in Marketing and Masters of Business Administration. He is an avid real estate investor and thriving team leader, running the daily operations of a real estate firm while helping his clients achieve the American Dream. John takes pride in assisting clients with one of the biggest financial decisions they have and motivating his team to grow and reach their goals.
Exnicios with painting

Learn more about John:

Why did you choose to attend Southeastern?

Southeastern was an in-state school, close to home but far enough away to give the college experience I was looking for. I liked that the classes and campus felt more personal than some of the other in-state campuses I visited. They were also known to have a good business department.

What is your fondest Southeastern memory? 

Studying abroad in Costa Rica while in the MBA program.

How did your Southeastern degree prepare you for success in your career?

Going to Southeastern prepared me by giving me the opportunity to learn through real world experiences and application while being influenced by great professors that helped guide me to success.

What unexpected experience or event shaped and/or influenced your current professional life?

I left a high paying position as an employee for a large company in order to pursue a leadership role and ended up being fired. At the time this felt like a failure, but looking back, I realize that experience opened the door to bigger and better opportunities. It taught me that learning through failure can often be a catapult to success.

What advice would you give to a driven college student about to enter the "real world"?

The key to success is determination and getting up when you fall.

What advice should they ignore?

They should ignore any advice from anyone saying no or that they can’t do something. Pursuing something, even if you fail, that will help you grow.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

Traveling to new places, attending music festivals and entertaining. I also enjoy rehabbing old homes and anything real estate related.

Do you have a fun or interesting fact that you would like to share about yourself?

I am a cousin of famed New Orleans novelist, Anne Rice.