#25 Hungry for Greatness: Joel Opizo on Failing Forward, Staying Driven, and Creating Your Own Path

This episode of Built for Legacy features host Suheyl Hernandez in an inspiring conversation with 24‑year‑old entrepreneur and rising professional, Joel Opizo. Joel shares his journey as a first‑generation American raised by hardworking immigrant parents, and how their sacrifices fueled his hunger to build discipline, leadership, and ambition from a young age. His story highlights powerful themes: embracing discomfort, failing forward, staying hungry, and taking control of your own trajectory. From working at Floor & Decor at 18, to mastering door‑to‑door sales with AT&T, to now thriving in the mortgage‑lending industry while building his trading career, Joel’s story proves that success favors those who stay driven, self‑aware, and willing to grow.Find Joel on:Instagram: humblejoel3_LinkedIn: Joel OpizoFind Suheyl on:Instagram: @suheyl14TikTok: @suheyl14 YouTube: Suheyl HernandezLinkedIn: Suheyl HernandezWebsite: www.suheylhernandez.com