Betting on Yourself in a High-Stakes Market | Jay Roberts on Miami as a Global Capital

What does it take to build real conviction when nothing is handed to you?In this episode of Common Denominator, I sit down with Jay Roberts,  founder of Prosper Group, for a conversation that starts with adoption, adversity, and identity—and expands into ambition, resilience, and the future of Miami real estate. Jay shares how being born in South Korea, adopted into a modest American household, and growing up feeling like an outsider shaped the work ethic and entrepreneurial drive behind his success.We get into the mindset behind betting on yourself, leaving the comfort of a strong career, raising capital, building in Miami, and why Jay believes waterfront real estate—and neighborhoods like North Bay Village—still hold major upside. We also talk interest rates, global capital, Miami’s evolution, and what separates long-term winners from everyone else chasing the moment.This is a conversation about drive, timing, belief, and building something bigger than yourself.Timestamps:00:00 The Rise of Miami's Real Estate Market01:44 Jay Roberts: A Journey from Adoption to Success07:38 Transitioning to Real Estate: The Entrepreneurial Spirit10:43 The North Bay Village Development12:37 Miami's Real Estate Landscape: Supply and Demand14:07 The Future of Miami: A Global Market18:26 Construction Challenges and Opportunities20:06 Property Taxes and Government Policies22:07 Interest Rates and Their Impact on Real Estate24:49 Miami's Growth: A Bright Future Ahead27:39 International Investment in Miami's Real Estate29:39 Debt Market Dynamics in Miami31:07 Buyer Protections and Market StabilityLike this episode? Leave a review here:https://ratethispodcast.com/commondenominator🎙 Common Denominator PodcastWebsite: https://moshepopack.com/podcast/YouTube: @mpopackInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mpopackFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoshePopackNewsletter: https://moshepopack.com/newsletter/