Most well known for his zany marketing tactics selling Yoshida’s Gourmet Sauces, Junki Yoshida is a living embodiment of the “American Dream.”

With determination and perseverance developed from humble beginnings in a family of seven children combined with years of martial arts training as an 7th degree black belt and world referee, Junki has established himself as the successful business owner of 18 companies. His unique ventures range from restaurants, an art gallery, transportation and logistics, sports apparel and accessories, Prison Blues® garments and much more.

Aside from his entrepreneurial activities, Junki also finds time to serve on many charitable boards including the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Foundation and Ronald McDonald House Charities NW, as well as being a trustee for the Children’s Cancer Association. He can often be spotted jumping around at charitable auctions encouraging the raising of paddles or appearing on bus ads proudly promoting  “Yoshida’s Annual Sand in the City” benefiting Kids on the Block.

Consistent in his attempt to “make a difference,” Mr. Yoshida currently serves as a Port of Portland Commissioner, International Trade Commissioner, member of the Public Commission of the Oregon Legislature, and Vice President of the USA National Karate-Do Federation, the official governing body of the U.S. karate Olympic committee.

For all of these accomplishments, it is of no surprise that Mr. Yoshida has been recognized with countless awards by both charitable and business organizations over the years. Such recent honors include being indoctrinated into the SBA Hall of Fame and named as one of the Top 100 Most Respected Japanese in the World by Japanese Newsweek Magazine.

From living in his car and nearly dying of starvation to owning a multi-million dollar conglomerate and traveling the world as a motivational speaker, Mr. Yoshida’s journey is truly one of inspiration and an encouragement to others also in search of “The American Dream.”

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Brad Goettemoeller
Quicksilver Interactive provides a range of internet services from web development to internet marketing.