From Immigrant Roots to 111 Homes Sold, and Now Nearly 30 Countries for this Global Brand

We all start somewhere. It’s usually UNsure or UNproven, but determined to build a future we see in our minds long before the world sees it with us. That’s what real estate is. That’s what life is. It’s a journey of belief, persistence, and taking action even when the path isn’t clear.

My story is no different…

My parents immigrated to the United States from Poland, chasing possibilities. With no English, no roadmap, and no guarantees, only sacrifice, a fierce work ethic, and the dream that life could be better. They worked long hours, multiple jobs at times, doing whatever it took. While they worked, my grandmother raised me, and I spoke Polish first, only learning English when I was six years old. I was shy, quiet, and always observing - far from the kid you’d expect to ONE day lead ONE of real estate’s fastest-growing brands.

But quiet beginnings can produce loud destinies.

‍THE SPARK THAT TURNED INTO BELIEF

As a teenager, my mom handed me Anthony Robbins books on tape. I listened every day while driving to school and work and it planted the seeds of belief, confidence and possibility. I didn't get any confidence from the external world. Instead, I uncovered what was already inside me. And the fire started to grow.

‍NEW CITY. NEW CAREER. FOUR FAILED EXAMS BUT ONE MASSIVE BREAKTHROUGH

I moved from California to Las Vegas knowing no ONE but determined to be ONE of the city’s most successful real estate professionals. I had no real community or network of friends and certainly no leads. But I had a vision of the future and a willingness, from my parents, to work hard for it.

I failed the real estate exam four times. It turned out the fifth time was a charm and that moment forever changed me. It taught me that failure isn’t the opposite of success. It’s just a step in the journey. And know that if I can fail four times and still win BIG, then you can do it too!

AND THEN EVERYTHING SHIFTED.

My first brokerage gave me zero training, no leads, no support, no direction and no motivation. I switched to another brokerage and it was the same story. Yet, I was still hungry and working hard, never giving up. In the next step of my journey, I found Brian Buffini and a referral-based approach built on relationships, service, handwritten notes, calls, and pop-bys. It was the perfect approach for me because it was built on human connection and relationships. 

I went full in on this approach and the very next year I sold 111 homes.

It was an interesting time in my life with a young family and a baby on the way. I had to build our life essentially from scratch but with an algorithm for success = action + belief to get it done.

THE STRENGTH BEHIND MY JOURNEY

Two women shaped the core of who I am and continue to do so today. My mother modeled sacrifice, resilience and work ethic and these characteristics became the essence of who I am. My wife, Luba, continues to be my all-in partner in every season and shares my dreams, every leap and every step of the way.

Then there were two mentors who influenced my professional life. Tony Robbins sparked the early transformation in my career and Brian Buffini gave me the systems and roadmap to carry it out. 

Yet, there was ONE more ingredient that only I could inject – I had to consistently show up and always, always bet on myself.

FROM YEAR ONE TO A GLOBAL BRAND

What began with handwritten notes and open houses has now grown into something beyond what that shy kid ever imagined. Realty ONE Group International continues to open locations throughout the U.S. and has expanded its global footprint to nearly 30 countries in just over three years of working to find strategic partners around the world.

The best part about it? We’re just warming up!

We expect that number to double in the next couple of years, bringing opportunity, COOLTURE, and empowerment to real estate pros around the world. Because when you dream boldly, the world delivers

I continue to thrive on life’s lessons and take the opportunity to learn every day. ONE of the greatest lessons I’ve learned is to Dream Wild!

For me that means to dream bigger than logic, build on failures and past fears, and dream like the future is already yours!

To every new agent, every dreamer, every immigrant family, every shy kid, every person who failed before they succeeded, this message is for you:

You don’t need the perfect start. You simply need to believe in yourself, have courage, show consistency and act on your wild dreams, ONE conversation, ONE relationship, and ONE step at a time.

Live in the future.

Act with courage.

And DREAM WILD!

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