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From Cell Phone Stores to Commercial Real Estate: Farid’s Entrepreneurial Journey | Door Stories Podcast #14

Apurva Sanghavi Season 1 Episode 14

In this episode of Door Stories, host Apurva sits down with Farid, a serial entrepreneur who built his career from the ground up—starting with wireless stores and scaling into commercial real estate. Farid shares his gritty journey, from launching T-Mobile and Cricket stores to becoming a top commercial real estate broker and developer in Houston.

💡 Topics Covered:
✅ How Farid transitioned from retail sales to commercial real estate
✅ The importance of prime locations & business strategy in real estate
✅ His first big real estate deal and how he doubled his investment
✅ The risks & rewards of developing flex space and office condos
✅ How he scaled his brokerage, Apex, to 40 agents and over 100 listings
✅ His passion for mentorship, luxury cars, and giving back
Whether you’re a real estate investor, entrepreneur, or business leader, this episode is packed with valuable insights on sales, scaling, and taking calculated risks.

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