Valdosta Daily Times - Landon Breeden, a senior at Lowndes High School, earned first place at the Georgia FLEX State Championships, solidifying his position as one of the top young entrepreneurs in the state. Breeden, founder and owner of First Line Auto Detailing, LLC, first claimed victory at the local Georgia FLEX competition hosted at Wiregrass on March 12. He then advanced to the state level, where he successfully competed through multiple rounds to secure a spot in the top three before ultimately winning the championship title last week.
His business, First Line Auto Detailing, is already making a name for itself with a reputation for luxury-style detailing services, boasting over 100 five-star reviews on Google, according to a press release from Wiregrass. Breeden offers services not only for automobiles but also for boats and small aircraft, setting his company apart with a unique and high-value service offering. Fully licensed and insured, he has gone beyond simply starting a business, he has built a growing operation that also employs fellow students, creating opportunities and income for others while still completing his high school education.
"The Georgia FLEX competition truly helped me better understand how to run my business as well as improve customer engagement,” Breeden said. “FLEX also sparked a new part of me and my confidence with speaking and meeting new people. If I could do it all over again, I would with no hesitation!”
Breeden trained and prepared for competition through the Georgia FLEX program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College under the leadership of Michael Fleming, director of innovation for the Georgia AIM Program. Through this program, students receive hands-on experience in business development, pitching, marketing, and financial literacy—skills that prepare them for real-world success.
“Landon represents exactly what this program is designed to do—turn ideas into legit businesses,” said Fleming. “He didn’t just create a business; he built something sustainable, something that serves others, and something that creates opportunity. That’s what entrepreneurship is all about and that is what happens when a student joins GA FLEX.”
This marks the second year that a student trained through Wiregrass has won at the state level, a significant milestone for the region, the college said.
“Breeden’s journey is a testament to the power of education, mentorship, and determination,” Wiregrass’s press release said. “As he prepares for graduation, his success stands as an inspiration to other students—proving that with the right support and mindset, it is possible to build a thriving business while still in high school.”
For more information about the Georgia FLEX program or student entrepreneurship opportunities at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, please contact Michael Fleming, Director of Innovation, Georgia AIM Program at www.georgiaflex.org or www.wiregrass.edu.