Meet Steven, After selling the last of his car dealerships in 2005, he moved from New York to Arizona and founded Scottsdale Jean Company shortly thereafter. Within months, Scottsdale Jean Company grew to become the largest independently owned retailer of designer jeans and clothing in Arizona. When he can find the time, Steven’s interests include tennis and martial arts, having started training in Shotokan Karate in 1984 and evolving on to kickboxing and mixed martial arts. Steven and his wife Laura started dating when he was a senior in high school and she a junior. Read how Steven finished these 20 sentences.
Name: Steven Koeppel
Age: 43
Title: Founder / President
Married/Single: Married
Kids: Zak & Ally
Live: Paradise Valley
I was born…
in New York and moved to Arizona 8 years ago. I am and will always be a true New Yorker at heart.
My favorite thing about Arizona…
The weather….at least 8 months of the year.
I’m listening to…
Classic Rock. Kids today don’t know what they’re missing
My family…
Is a very interesting mix of personalities. Sometimes I wonder how we get along so well.
If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be…
Ronald Reagan. Not much was expected from him when he was elected but he went on to become one of our greatest Presidents
One thing I cannot live without…
My iPhone
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
A pro fighter.
I’m inspired by…
Successful people who remain grounded in spite of their success
The one person who motivates me is…
My wife. Her unwavering belief in my talents and abilities inspires me.
If I could change anything in the world, it would be…
Make love, not war.
The perfect day would be…
Spent with my family without anything else on my mind. My hyper active mind never stops and often makes it difficult to be in the moment.
My first job was…
Selling soda at little league games when I was 10. I setup a concession stand in the park and kicked the other kids out when they tried to do the same.
My favorite escape…
Going back to New York a couple of times a year helps me refresh. Nothing can ever replace friends you’ve known forever
My life…
is full of interesting and entertaining stories. Stop by sometime and you’ll see for yourself!
I’m currently working on…
Continuing to grow Scottsdale Jean Company as well as some other deals in unrelated industries
Always…
Surround yourself with the best people and absorb as much as you can
Never…
be ashamed to say ‘I don’t know’
Favorite Quote…
“You‘ve got two ears and one mouth so listen twice as much as you speak”.
Biggest Dream…
Other than winning the UFC title, watching my children grow to become happy and successful
My Pet Peeve(s)…
Irresponsible people. Your word is your bond so live by it.
