The Business Journal has been keeping its eye on 40 local innovators under the age of 40 for a loooong time. We know because Grant Johnson, owner of Johnson Direct, was featured in the Class of 2002. The Business Journal published a “Where are they now?” piece this week, checking in with a few of the winners from 10 years ago.

Grant is among those interviewed. See what he has to say on lessons he’s learned, accomplishments this past decade, as well as his advice to young professionals.