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The Grandfather of Modern Real Estate Investing: Sam Zell Revisited

The Grandfather of Modern Real Estate Investing: Sam Zell Revisited

FromIn Search Of Excellence


The Grandfather of Modern Real Estate Investing: Sam Zell Revisited

FromIn Search Of Excellence

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Length:
73 minutes
Released:
Aug 16, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In celebration of our one-year anniversary, we are revisiting a couple of our early episodes that people loved!In today's episode, Randall Kaplan is joined by American billionaire businessman and philanthropist Sam Zell to discuss daring to be different, finding and capitalizing on opportunities, what it means to go for greatness, and much more. Topics Include:- How Sam’s parents escaped from Poland prior to Nazi invasion.  - What freedom and an opportunity to thrive in the US meant to the Zell family.  - Sam’s early success in real estate during his college years.  - The power of clarity to transform your business.  - Getting turned down by 43 consecutive law firms.  - Evaluating and taking on risk as a business owner and investor.  - The importance of culture, access, and a lack of hierarchy within an organization.  - Thoughts on current investment trends such as digital currencies.  - And other topics.Samuel Zell is the chairman of Equity Group Investments and five publicly-traded companies on the NYSE.  He is considered one of the grandfathers of the modern real estate investment industry and was recognized by Forbes as one of the greatest living business minds.  A self-made billionaire with a net worth of over $5 billion, Sam is an active philanthropist with a focus on entrepreneurial education.Resources Mentioned:Am I Being Too Subtle by Sam Zell“The Grave Dancer” by Sam ZellSponsors:Sandee | Bliss: BeachesWant to Connect? Reach out to us online!Website | Instagram | LinkedIn
Released:
Aug 16, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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We all have dreams of being successful and achieving excellence in our lives. But we inevitably experience resistance, challenges, and obstacles in the pursuit of our dreams. In Search of Excellence provides us with the inspiration we need to overcome these obstacles and accomplish our goals. In Search of Excellence takes us through the stories, routes, and strategies of people from hundreds of different backgrounds who have achieved excellence in both their professional and personal lives. Guest features include Sharon Stone, Kevin O'Leary, Sammy Hagar, Lara Logan, Sam Zell, and many more.