Created and Presented by Austin Holmes4166 Shadow Creek Circle, Oviedo, FL

904.318.2309

Given to UCF Joust Semi-final Judges

March 18, 2011

Overview

• Eco-friendly housing solutions

• Customer service and results oriented

• Emerging market and profit potential.

• Impact: Business, Social, Financial

• What I’ll discuss further…

The Problem

• What are the choices?

• The Green Industry, The Construction Industry

and The Combination

- Public opinion, Public knowledge and The demand.

- Expert opinion. Expert controversy. The outcome.

• Where can I get one of those?

We are Green Holmes

Green Holmes is the superstore for your green needs!

• What makes us the best?• How we do business and how it makes us great• Technological Advantages• Price Advantages• Marketing Advantages• The best advantage is referrals

The Orlando Metro Area

• What makes a great prospect?

- Business and environmental trends

- Momentum of the market and attitude of customers

• Our business structure

- The 8000 dollar rule

- Growing the number of inspectors

- Growing the sales calls, and home inspections

Offerings• Green Solutions

• Presentation Technology- I-Pads for custom evaluation and presentation

Home efficiency analysis Solar and alternative power Green technology and appliances Organic gardening Greenhouses Snow melting Green interiors Environmental impact accounting Composting Windows, walls, doors and floorsInsulation Water conservation and reclamationHVAC

Fireplaces Land usage optimization Outdoor environments Gutters Roofing Electrical Painting Yard Maintenance Siding Automobile suggestionsCleaning Services

Traditional vs. Green

• Current events• Powerhouses vs.

Little guys• Failing business

model• Government

Regulations

• Future events• Name brands vs.

Innovators• Limited green in

SE U.S.• Government

Incentives

Community Partnering• A brand of quality, expertise and service• From prospect to referral

- There are many different reasons clients choose Green Holmes- Sales cycle: Marketing efforts, initial contact, evaluation appointment, proposal options, sale, project inception and completion, referral system.

• Comprehensive Marketing and Sales staff– A community manager will run marketing efforts.– Approximately five sales staff will be initially hired.

Management Team• Austin Holmes, creator and…

- BSBA Management, Specializing in Entrepreneurship- USGBC LEED AP Certified Professional- General Contractor’s License

• Aldo Magliano, Sub. Relations, Project Man.-Foreman with 20+ Years Construction Industry Experience

• Filling the Gaps• Board of Advisors and their experience.

- Christopher Holmes, The Haskell Company, LEED Architect and Instructor

Financial Projections

Financing

• What we need and leasingThese funds will be used for startup costs and day-to-day operations in the first three to four months of business. After which the business will have positive cash flow.

• Setting-up • Operations

Initial Capital NeededSources: Equity

$40,000 Investor debt

$40,000

$80,000 Uses: First three months expenses$56,783 Working Capital $23,217

$80,000

Roadmap to Opening Day• In progress

– USGBC LEED Certification and GC License– Board of Advisors and additional partners

• To Do– Raise Capital ($80,000)– Hire missing positions and secure additional Subs– Start Marketing and Operations

• Ownership Structure, LLC.– 50% Holmes, Up to 25%@5% each vested partner,

Up to 20% Equity Investors, Up to 5% Employees

Summary

• What’s best about green homes?

• What’s best about Green Holmes?

• What’s the best part about GH people?

• Sell, IPO, or Umbrella?

• What’s the best way to improve?

• When’s the best time to follow up?