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EPISODE · Dec 22, 2025 · 38 MIN

Immersion and Education: How Learning Fuels Real Estate Success

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

In this powerful episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, Mike Mannino Sr. and Nareman Hamdan sit down with August Biniaz, co-founder of CPI Capital, to explore the journey from humble beginnings to real estate thought leadership. August shares how his early exposure to real estate through family history and his own grit fueled a career that spans custom home building, large-scale development, and multifamily investments across the U.S. August opens up about the realities of Canadian vs. U.S. markets, how rent control and investor psychology differ by country, and what drove him to dive deep into private equity and syndications. He emphasizes the importance of self-education, partnerships, and staying agile in a competitive, institutional world. The conversation also touches on current global issues and how politics can directly impact the construction and rental market.   -------------------------------------------------------- Be a Guest: Are you a successful Naples-area business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at Driven: Unscripted Success and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you.

In this powerful episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, Mike Mannino Sr. and Nareman Hamdan sit down with August Biniaz, co-founder of CPI Capital, to explore the journey from humble beginnings to real estate thought leadership. August shares how his early exposure to real estate through family history and his own grit fueled a career that spans custom home building, large-scale development, and multifamily investments across the U.S. August opens up about the realities of Canadian vs. U.S. markets, how rent control and investor psychology differ by country, and what drove him to dive deep into private equity and syndications. He emphasizes the importance of self-education, partnerships, and staying agile in a competitive, institutional world. The conversation also touches on current global issues and how politics can directly impact the construction and rental market.   -------------------------------------------------------- Be a Guest: Are you a successful Naples-area business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at Driven: Unscripted Success and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you.

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