EPISODE · Apr 19, 2021 · 28 MIN
Doing it Right! Ep. 105 | Carlos Vaz - Co-Founder of CONTI Organization
from Doing it Right: The Stories that Make Us · host RNCN
Carlos Vaz had $300 in his pocket when he arrived in the USA from Brazil to take anon-paying internship. With 4 jobs and night school, this grateful immigrant aspired for a better life in America. And wasn’t afraid to work for it.One of 9 kids Carlos understood what work meant. Early to rise, his dad knocked oneach door ONCE. “Let’s get to work” was the chant. Coming from loving parents whoraised the family with necessary disciplines, Carlos took that message at face value.Get up early, go to work and make yourself better in everything you do.Today he is CEO of a successful multifamily real estate investment company, has ledover $1.25B in real estate transactions, and has helped his company earn recognitionas a Great Place to Work and one of America’s fastest-growing private companies.Tune in for this modern story of one immigrant’s rise to achieve the American Dream.Teachable Points of View:- Humans are entitled to three things: get up early, get to work and make yourself better in everything you do.- Have gratitude for living in America. It you want to make it better, consider what YOU can do.- To have opportunities, you must pursue personal growth and learn daily.- Execution is not just doing – it’s doing things right.- Respect has no titles.- Everyone’s voice should be heard. Speak up!
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Carlos Vaz had $300 in his pocket when he arrived in the USA from Brazil to take anon-paying internship. With 4 jobs and night school, this grateful immigrant aspired for a better life in America. And wasn’t afraid to work for it.One of 9 kids Carlos understood what work meant. Early to rise, his dad knocked oneach door ONCE. “Let’s get to work” was the chant. Coming from loving parents whoraised the family with necessary disciplines, Carlos took that message at face value.Get up early, go to work and make yourself better in everything you do.Today he is CEO of a successful multifamily real estate investment company, has ledover $1.25B in real estate transactions, and has helped his company earn recognitionas a Great Place to Work and one of America’s fastest-growing private companies.Tune in for this modern story of one immigrant’s rise to achieve the American Dream.Teachable Points of View:- Humans are entitled to three things: get up early, get to work and make yourself better in everything you do.- Have gratitude for living in America. It you want to make it better, consider what YOU can do.- To have opportunities, you must pursue personal growth and learn daily.- Execution is not just doing – it’s doing things right.- Respect has no titles.- Everyone’s voice should be heard. Speak up!
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