REALTOR ASSOCIATE ELITE GLOBAL REALTY, BRICKELL KEY

What was your first job in the realty industry?
I was an associate at Vistas International where I was named top producer my first year.

What is your favorite free-time activity?
In my free time, you can find me above the Miami skyline flying ultra-light planes.

How did you learn the business?
I began by making investments of my own. When I saw the positive results I decided to dedicate more time to the business and make a career out of it.

What was a challenging time for you, and how did you triumph?
I would say the most challenging time for me was the transition from professional racing to the real estate industry. After 15 years of competitive racing, I realized I had to dedicate myself fully to real estate in order to learn and profit from the business. Only then was I able to succeed.

Where do you go to network and meet new clients?
I do a lot of networking at open track days in Homestead, Moroso Motorsports Park and Daytona. There I meet potential new clients and valuable contacts while at the same time keeping myself involved in the racing circuit. Some people network on the golf course, I build relationships at the race track.

What was the last good movie you saw or book you read?
I recently finished “The Millionaire Mind”by Thomas J. Stanley.

What is your favorite restaurant?
Texas de Brazil

Architecturally speaking, what is your favorite building in Miami?
Icon Brickell

What kind of car do you drive?
I drive an exclusive, limited edition IWC Mercedes I bought in Dubai. It’s the only one of its kind in Florida and only about 55 were produced worldwide.

BlackBerry, Palm or paper?
BlackBerry

What is your favorite city after Miami?
Los Angeles

In 10 words or less, what is your advice for someone new to the industry?
Start with your friends