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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 36 MIN

Four Pillars of Real Estate: Building an Empire with Steven Zalunardo

from Driven: Unscripted Success · host Michael Mannino Sr. & Nareman Hamdan

In this episode of Driven Unscripted Success, host Michael Mannino welcomes back Steven Zalunardo, a powerhouse in the Southwest Florida real estate and development scene. Originally from Toronto, Steve explains why he moved his family and business to the Naples area and how he has scaled his operations into four distinct "pillars." Key Topics Covered: The "Container" Strategy: How to structure multiple corporations (Brokerage, Property Management, Development) to limit liability. Wealth Migration Statistics: Why 40% of Canada’s top 1% are moving to the United States. The American Advantage: A comparison of taxes, healthcare, and education between the US and Canada. Investing in Florida: The future of REITs and gathering capital from the Northeast and Canada. Real Estate Myths: The truth about flood insurance, property taxes, and the "Rain Tax." Subscribe to Driven Unscripted Success for more interviews with top professionals! #StevenZalunardo #NaplesFlorida #RealEstateDevelopment #CanadaToUS #AssetProtection

In this episode of Driven Unscripted Success, host Michael Mannino welcomes back Steven Zalunardo, a powerhouse in the Southwest Florida real estate and development scene. Originally from Toronto, Steve explains why he moved his family and business to the Naples area and how he has scaled his operations into four distinct "pillars." Key Topics Covered: The "Container" Strategy: How to structure multiple corporations (Brokerage, Property Management, Development) to limit liability. Wealth Migration Statistics: Why 40% of Canada’s top 1% are moving to the United States. The American Advantage: A comparison of taxes, healthcare, and education between the US and Canada. Investing in Florida: The future of REITs and gathering capital from the Northeast and Canada. Real Estate Myths: The truth about flood insurance, property taxes, and the "Rain Tax." Subscribe to Driven Unscripted Success for more interviews with top professionals! #StevenZalunardo #NaplesFlorida #RealEstateDevelopment #CanadaToUS #AssetProtection

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