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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2025 · 32 MIN

Trading Bullets for Business: How a Navy Veteran Conquered Real Estate with Vincent "Vinny" Colombo

from What Are You Made Of? · host Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco

Mike "C-Roc" welcomes Vincent "Vinny" Colombo, a Navy veteran turned multifamily real estate investor and trader. Vinny shares his journey of resilience, from growing up in Long Island, New York, to serving in the Navy for a decade. He opens up about a life-changing car accident that led him to enlist, ultimately shaping his mindset and work ethic. During his time in the military, Vinny specialized in anti-terrorism, damage control, and facility management, with deployments across the South Pacific and missions tackling piracy off the coast of Somalia. He recounts intense moments, including keeping armed pirates in check and witnessing China's construction of man-made islands. Now, as the founder of Colombo Capital Investments, he applies the same discipline and adaptability to real estate and trading. Throughout the conversation, Vinny emphasizes the importance of resilience, embracing challenges, and staying committed to long-term goals. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on overcoming adversity, taking responsibility, and transforming setbacks into success.Website-https://colomboinvestment.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinny-colombo/

Mike "C-Roc" welcomes Vincent "Vinny" Colombo, a Navy veteran turned multifamily real estate investor and trader. Vinny shares his journey of resilience, from growing up in Long Island, New York, to serving in the Navy for a decade. He opens up about a life-changing car accident that led him to enlist, ultimately shaping his mindset and work ethic. During his time in the military, Vinny specialized in anti-terrorism, damage control, and facility management, with deployments across the South Pacific and missions tackling piracy off the coast of Somalia. He recounts intense moments, including keeping armed pirates in check and witnessing China's construction of man-made islands. Now, as the founder of Colombo Capital Investments, he applies the same discipline and adaptability to real estate and trading. Throughout the conversation, Vinny emphasizes the importance of resilience, embracing challenges, and staying committed to long-term goals. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on overcoming adversity, taking responsibility, and transforming setbacks into success.Website-https://colomboinvestment.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinny-colombo/

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Mike "C-Roc" welcomes Vincent "Vinny" Colombo, a Navy veteran turned multifamily real estate investor and trader. Vinny shares his journey of resilience, from growing up in Long Island, New York, to serving in the Navy for a decade. He opens up...

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