Marko Arsik NYC luxury realtor sharing how he built a real estate empire from nothing

How An Immigrant With $0 Built A Real Estate Empire in NYC

How An Immigrant With $0 Built A Real Estate Empire in NYC

How An Immigrant With $0 Built A Real Estate Empire in NYC

How An Immigrant With $0 Built A Real Estate Empire in NYC

How An Immigrant With $0 Built A Real Estate Empire in NYC

How An Immigrant With $0 Built A Real Estate Empire in NYC

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He Had $0 and No Contacts… Now He Closes $300 Million a Year

Most people want success, but very few are willing to take the necessary steps in order to get there. In this episode of Take The Power Back, I sat down with Marko Arsic, a top NYC luxury realtor who crossed $300M in transactions this year alone and has surpassed 1 BILLION in career sales. Born into instability and financial hardship, Marko overcame every hardship the world had thrown at him. Through his hard work in building connections and clientele, he has settled into success that others only ever hope to achieve. Watch as he shares the steps he took to surpassing everyone’s expectations.

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Most young professionals don’t fail because they aren’t good enough, they fail because they don’t care enough. This episode of Take The Power Back features Daniel “Raps” Huffman, Regional Vice President of Georgia Financial Advisors (GFA), sharing his journey from an immature college frat star to a high-level executive leading nearly 80 advisors across Atlanta and Savannah.

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