Money Buys Happiness

What does it actually take to sell BILLIONS of dollars in real estate?In this episode of Money Buys Happiness, we sit down with real estate veteran Mark Salerno to break down the reality of building a massive career in real estate, making money in one of the most competitive industries in the world, and why he believes the business is about to change dramatically.After more than 20 years in real estate and billions of dollars in sales, Mark has seen everything — million-dollar homes, $7 million deals, massive market swings, costly mistakes, struggling agents, and the rise of social media and AI.But his path to the top wasn’t overnight.Mark opens up about struggling to make his first sale, losing his father at a young age, building his reputation from the ground up, and the sacrifices it took to become one of the most successful names in his industry.In this episode, we discuss:• How Mark went from zero sales to BILLIONS in real estate• Why most real estate agents struggle to make money• Selling a $7 million home• The biggest mistakes realtors make• Why social media followers don’t always equal money• How Instagram completely changed the real estate industry• The truth about real estate commissions• Why one bad deal can destroy your reputation• Knowing when to walk away from a deal• Why emotions can cost you money• The future of real estate agents• How AI could completely transform the industry• Why Mark would “never hire” certain social media realtors• The problem with fake and AI-generated listing content• What’s really happening in the housing market• Why real estate investors are disappearing• Building trust, reputation and longevity in business• The sacrifices required to become successful• Money, family, fatherhood and what actually mattersWhether you’re interested in real estate investing, becoming a realtor, entrepreneurship, sales, business, making money, personal branding, social media marketing, artificial intelligence, luxury real estate, the housing market, wealth building, or what it takes to build a successful career from nothing, this episode is packed with lessons from someone who has spent decades actually doing it.Mark also explains why the next generation of real estate could look completely different — and why the agents who fail to provide real value may not survive what’s coming.This is the real story behind BILLIONS in real estate sales.Subscribe to Money Buys Happiness for more conversations with entrepreneurs, business owners, creators and people building extraordinary careers.Use code "MBH5" at Mintink for a special discount from the boys:https://www.mintink.ca/?utm_source=moneybuyshappiness&utm_medium=collabCheck out Mark:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salernorealestate/SHOP NEW MBH MERCH:https://mbhtv.com/collections/mbh-merchandiseSUBSCRIBE TO MBH SNAPCHAT: https://www.snapchat.com/@thembhpodcastSUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcQijWgy0S1vyfPm_BhYNPwLISTEN ON:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/money-buys-happiness/id1513827461SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DzyFZDvEHVT8ArGusePGs?si=38129137034440ecHOSTS INSTAGRAM:ERNESTO: https://www.instagram.com/Ernestogaita/ANTHONY: https://www.instagram.com/AnthonysorellaPODCAST: https://www.instagram.com/moneybuyshappiness

In this episode of Money Buys Happiness, business strategist Jay Aldebert breaks down what he’s learned after analyzing more than 86,000 businesses, generating over $1 billion in growth, and spending 25+ years studying why companies succeed, scale — and fail.Jay explains why more sales won’t always save your business, why scaling can actually destroy a company, and why most business owners have no idea how much profit they really need to make every month.But this episode goes much deeper than business.Jay opens up about growing up without his biological father, driving hours to finally meet him only to arrive after he had passed away, dropping out of high school, running away from home, and eventually being fired by his own mother after she told him he was going to fail.That moment became the fuel behind everything that came next.In this episode, we discuss:Why scaling can kill a businessThe biggest lies entrepreneurs believeWhy accounting doesn’t tell business owners the full storyThe hidden financial problems destroying companiesWhy more revenue doesn’t always mean more profitThe numbers every business owner needs to knowHow Jay analyzed over 86,000 businessesGenerating over $1 billion in business growthWhy most entrepreneurs overvalue their companiesThe psychology behind successful entrepreneursBeing fired by his own motherDropping out of high school and rebuilding his lifeThe death of his biological father before they could meetWhy proving people wrong can become dangerous motivationThe difference between revenue, profit, cash flow, and working capitalHow to build a business that doesn’t depend entirely on the ownerThe biggest mistakes business owners make when trying to scaleWhy money gives you choices — but doesn’t necessarily buy happinessIf you’re interested in entrepreneurship, business growth, scaling a company, sales, profit, cash flow, leadership, business strategy, financial freedom, small business, startups, investing, wealth building, psychology, self-improvement, and what it really takes to build a successful business, this episode is for you.Subscribe to Money Buys Happiness for more conversations with entrepreneurs, founders, investors, creators and business leaders sharing the real stories behind success.Use code "MBH5" at Mintink for a special discount from the boys:https://www.mintink.ca/?utm_source=moneybuyshappiness&utm_medium=collabCheck out Jay:Jay YouTube: @jay_aldebert Chief of Growth Show: @TheChiefOfGrowth SHOP NEW MBH MERCH:https://mbhtv.com/collections/mbh-merchandiseSUBSCRIBE TO MBH SNAPCHAT: https://www.snapchat.com/@thembhpodcastSUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcQijWgy0S1vyfPm_BhYNPwLISTEN ON:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/money-buys-happiness/id1513827461SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DzyFZDvEHVT8ArGusePGs?si=38129137034440ecHOSTS INSTAGRAM:ERNESTO: https://www.instagram.com/Ernestogaita/ANTHONY: https://www.instagram.com/AnthonysorellaPODCAST: https://www.instagram.com/moneybuyshappiness

How did a barber go from charging $20 for a haircut to building a massive personal brand with over 400,000 followers?In this episode of Money Buys Happiness, entrepreneur and celebrity barber Alexi Michael breaks down the reality behind growing an audience, building a business around your personal brand, and why reaching 400K followers left him feeling almost nothing.After leaving Toronto and moving to Miami alone, Alexi opens up about betting on himself, building a new network from scratch, charging clients up to $1,000 USD for a haircut, and why he believes personal branding is the key to creating leverage as an entrepreneur.In this episode, we discuss:The truth about reaching 400K followersWhy chasing followers can become addictiveBuilding a successful personal brand as an entrepreneurGoing from $20 to $1,000 haircutsLeaving Toronto and starting over in MiamiHow social media creates leverage in businessTurning a personal brand into multiple businessesHow barbers can build seven-figure businessesWhy successful entrepreneurs are never satisfiedNetworking with high-level people in MiamiThe importance of discipline, fitness and mindsetAlexi’s plan to build an empire beyond barberingIf you're interested in entrepreneurship, personal branding, social media growth, building an audience, business, barbering, content creation, making money online, Miami entrepreneurs, seven-figure businesses, self-made success, and the mindset of successful entrepreneurs, this episode is packed with lessons on what it actually takes to build a brand — and why reaching the numbers you once dreamed about might not feel the way you expected.Use code "MBH5" at Mintink for a special discount from the boys:https://www.mintink.ca/?utm_source=moneybuyshappiness&utm_medium=collabCheck out Alexi: Alexi IG: https://www.instagram.com/aleximichael/ SHOP NEW MBH MERCH:https://mbhtv.com/collections/mbh-merchandiseSUBSCRIBE TO MBH SNAPCHAT: https://www.snapchat.com/@thembhpodcastSUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcQijWgy0S1vyfPm_BhYNPwLISTEN ON:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/money-buys-happiness/id1513827461SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DzyFZDvEHVT8ArGusePGs?si=38129137034440ecHOSTS INSTAGRAM:ERNESTO: https://www.instagram.com/Ernestogaita/ANTHONY: https://www.instagram.com/AnthonysorellaPODCAST: https://www.instagram.com/moneybuyshappiness

How did driving Uber lead to owning a McLaren? In this episode of Money Buys Happiness, entrepreneur Niroshan from @Artinmotionautocareltd chats about the unbelievable story behind building a multi-million dollar business, and the mindset that helped him rebuild from rock bottom.From driving Uber and cleaning cars to owning exotic supercars like a McLaren, Niroshan opens up about the biggest risks he took, the mistakes that nearly cost him everything, and what it really takes to become a successful entrepreneur.In this episode, we discuss:The story behind his McLarenHow driving Uber changed his lifeLosing $13 million and bouncing backBuilding a multi-million dollar business from scratchWhy he believes school doesn't create entrepreneursThe biggest business mistakes founders makeScaling a business using smart leverageThe mindset behind building long-term wealthWhy most people never become financially freeIf you're interested in entrepreneurship, business, side hustles, investing, wealth building, startups, supercars, luxury cars, self-made success, and the mindset of successful entrepreneurs, this episode is packed with lessons and stories you won't hear anywhere else.Use code "MBH5" at Mintink for a special discount from the boys:https://www.mintink.ca/?utm_source=moneybuyshappiness&utm_medium=collabCheck out NIRO:Niro IG: https://www.instagram.com/artinmotionautocare/ SHOP NEW MBH MERCH:https://mbhtv.com/collections/mbh-merchandiseSUBSCRIBE TO MBH SNAPCHAT: https://www.snapchat.com/@thembhpodcastSUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcQijWgy0S1vyfPm_BhYNPwLISTEN ON:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/money-buys-happiness/id1513827461SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DzyFZDvEHVT8ArGusePGs?si=38129137034440ecHOSTS INSTAGRAM:ERNESTO: https://www.instagram.com/Ernestogaita/ANTHONY: https://www.instagram.com/AnthonysorellaPODCAST: https://www.instagram.com/moneybuyshappiness

In this episode of Money Buys Happiness, we sit down with Daniel Southan-Dwyer, founder of Fairfax, to unpack one of the most incredible entrepreneurial journeys we've ever heard.From spending time in foster care as a child to working oil rigs, breaking into capital markets without a university degree, raising tens of millions of dollars, and eventually becoming an owner of European football clubs, Daniel's story is a masterclass in resilience, networking, investing, and building wealth.We dive deep into:How Daniel went from foster care to building a successful businessBreaking into finance and capital markets without a degreeThe truth about raising millions from investorsWhat venture capitalists and investors actually look forBuilding relationships that create life-changing opportunitiesLessons from making 150 cold calls every dayLosing $30,000 investing—and the lesson that changed everythingWhy most entrepreneurs fail to raise capitalStartup fundraising, investor psychology, and business growthMoney management habits that actually build wealthThe reality of owning professional European football clubsWhy timing matters more than most entrepreneurs realizeWhether you're an entrepreneur, startup founder, investor, business owner, or simply looking to improve your financial mindset, this conversation is packed with practical advice and behind-the-scenes insights into the worlds of investing, private capital, entrepreneurship, and wealth creation.If you're interested in business, investing, entrepreneurship, startup funding, venture capital, money mindset, personal finance, stock market investing, wealth building, football ownership, or success stories, this episode is for you.Check out Daniel & Fairfax:Daniel IG: https://www.instagram.com/danielsouthandwyer/ Fairfax IG: https://www.instagram.com/fairfaxpartners/ SHOP NEW MBH MERCH:https://mbhtv.com/collections/mbh-merchandiseSUBSCRIBE TO MBH SNAPCHAT: https://www.snapchat.com/@thembhpodcastSUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcQijWgy0S1vyfPm_BhYNPwLISTEN ON:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/money-buys-happiness/id1513827461SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DzyFZDvEHVT8ArGusePGs?si=38129137034440ecHOSTS INSTAGRAM:ERNESTO: https://www.instagram.com/Ernestogaita/ANTHONY: https://www.instagram.com/AnthonysorellaPODCAST: https://www.instagram.com/moneybuyshappiness