COVER STORY
Anthony is seen here with a
new construction home that
will make “Houston History” as the only home in the
Brookesmith Heights that has
a downtown view!
Photo by Gwen Juarez
By Barbara R. Davis
and Heather Green Warner
B
eing the first born and having a five year
gap between himself and the next oldest
of his four siblings, Anthony Ford’s leadership qualities developed at a young age.
Wise beyond his years, Anthony wanted to help
his parents any way that he could. By the age
of seven, he began assisting his father with his
various entrepreneurial endeavors. In doing
so, Anthony encountered many accomplished
individuals who gladly shared their words of
wisdom. The precocious young man, who was
already dreaming about being successful when
he grew up, always listened intently. Anthony
learned the game of adult “follow the leader”
and, in turn, learned to lead others following
him by example. Still in his 30s, Anthony has
already achieved what others might take a lifetime to accomplish as a celebrity real estate expert, an entrepreneur, a motivational speaker,
a philanthropist, a bestselling author, and the
founder of My Investment Deals, a full-service,
real estate investment firm.
A native Houstonian, Anthony grew up in
Sunnyside, a lower economically developed
community in southern Houston. Anthony’s
mother, Delores, was primarily a stay-at-home
mom who had her hands full caring for Anthony
and his two brothers and two sisters. Always a
pillar of strength in times of adversity, his mother was the glue that held the family together as
she led them on the path of righteousness. Anthony’s earliest memories were of his mother
caring for others in the community whenever
someone was in need. She made sure that her
family attended church and also participated in
the choir. As a result of his mother’s strength
and spirituality, Anthony grew up emulating her.
Anthony Ford My Investment Deals
Leading Others to Success by Example
6 SMALL BUSINESS TODAY MAGAZINE [ MAY 2015 ]
Although he lacked a formal education, Anthony’s father, who also was named Anthony, was
a serial entrepreneur who worked hard to feed,
clothe, and shelter his family. He had a landscaping company, a moving company, and a janitorial
service. In addition, he worked for Greenwood
King Properties, a real estate company that originally began in the Upper Kirby area of Houston.
Not only did he do the maintenance for them,
he helped with their direct mailers, put out their
signs and lockboxes, made runs to the post office
for them, and his landscaping company mowed
the lawns for their properties.