Justin Brewer grew up in Somers, Connecticut, where soccer shaped much of who he is today. From an early age, he was drawn to competition, hard work, and the satisfaction of steady improvement. That drive carried him to Sacred Heart University, where he became a four-year starter on the NCAA Division I men’s soccer team while earning a degree in Communications Technology.
After graduating, Justin began his career in sales and digital marketing with YP.com, helping local businesses reach new audiences. Later, at Thomson Reuters FindLaw in Boston, he worked with law firms across New England, providing online strategies that strengthened their client base. These experiences gave him a close look at how companies operate—and where inefficiencies often hide.
In 2019, he moved to Las Vegas and founded Greenhub, a merchant services company focused on transparency and cost-saving solutions for business owners. Under his leadership, Greenhub has grown steadily and earned recognition for innovation and client success. In 2025, he was honoured as a Vegas Inc 40 Under 40 recipient.
Away from the office, Justin stays true to his roots. He trains five days a week, snowboards in winter, mountain bikes in summer, and often travels in his truck camper to chase new adventures. His life blends discipline, curiosity, and freedom—the same values that drive his work at Greenhub and his belief that success comes from consistent effort and passion for what you build.
What is your typical day, and how do you make it productive?
I start my day at 6:30am by getting coffee and getting right to work. I go the gym at 5:30pm every day.
How do you bring ideas to life?
For me, it starts with identifying a real problem. At Greenhub, I noticed how many businesses were losing money through hidden payment processing fees. I like to sketch ideas on paper first—mapping out the pain points, the solution, and the customer’s perspective. Then I test small before scaling big. If an idea doesn’t work, I adjust quickly.
What’s one trend that excites you?
Automation that enhances human work rather than replaces it. I’m interested in tools that simplify complex systems, especially in finance and small business operations. When technology frees people to focus on relationships and creativity, that’s exciting to me.
What is one habit that helps you be productive?
Consistency. Whether it’s fitness, business planning, or personal growth, I do something every day that moves me forward. I don’t wait for motivation—I rely on routine.
What advice would you give your younger self?
I’d tell myself to be patient and trust the process. I used to rush everything—career growth, success, results. Real progress takes time. The habits you build quietly are what make you unstoppable later.
Tell us something you believe almost nobody agrees with you on?
That success isn’t always about balance. Sometimes, achieving something meaningful means being temporarily unbalanced. You can’t grow without intensity. It’s okay to lean heavily into a season of work or training if it serves your purpose.
What is the one thing you repeatedly do and recommend everyone else do?
Exercise. It’s not just physical—it’s mental training. When you push through fatigue, you learn how to manage stress and stay focused. The gym is my mental reset button.
When you feel overwhelmed or unfocused, what do you do?
I step away from screens and head outside. Whether I’m snowboarding or just walking, being in nature helps me regain perspective. Movement clears my head faster than sitting at a desk trying to “power through.”
What is one strategy that has helped you grow your business or advance in your career?
Listening. I spend a lot of time understanding what clients actually need instead of assuming I know the answer. The same applies to my team—some of our best improvements have come from ideas that weren’t mine.
What is one failure in your career, how did you overcome it, and what lessons did you take away from it?
Early in my career, I took on too much myself. I was reluctant to delegate. I thought being busy meant being productive, but I learned the opposite. When I finally trusted others with responsibility, our business grew faster and became stronger.
What is one business idea you’re willing to give away to our readers?
What is one piece of software that helps you be productive? How do you use it?
Notion. I use it to organise projects, plan content, and track personal goals. It’s flexible enough to handle both creative brainstorming and daily task management.
Do you have a favorite book or podcast you’ve gotten a ton of value from and why?
Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins. It’s about mental toughness and self-accountability. It reminds me that growth happens when you stop avoiding discomfort.
What’s a movie or series you recently enjoyed and why?
Free Solo. It’s about Alex Honnold climbing El Capitan without ropes. The focus, discipline, and calculated risk-taking resonated with me. It’s how I view entrepreneurship.
Key learnings
- Discipline builds consistency, and consistency builds progress.
- Listening to others leads to better ideas and stronger leadership.
- Success sometimes requires intensity—temporary imbalance can create growth.
- Nature and movement are powerful tools for focus and mental reset.
- Patience and long-term vision matter more than instant results.