Mastering the Seas: Filipe Quirino on Yacht Sales, AI, and Spiritual Transformation

In this episode of the Big Hitters podcast, Andrew Hathaway speaks with Filipe Quirino who shares his journey from a dive master to the founder of a successful yacht sales and management business. He discusses the challenges and opportunities in the yachting industry, his unique client experiences, and the importance of personal growth and spirituality in his life. Filipe emphasizes the significance of referrals in acquiring clients and the need for modern marketing strategies, including the use of AI. He reflects on his transformation and the impact of his faith on his business and personal life.   Support our Sponsors: 🤝 Thank you to Eric Pierre of Pierre Accounting. Pierre Accounting is a national CPA and advanced tax strategy firm that designs sophisticated wealth structures to legally minimize tax and accelerate long-term wealth creation for high-income entrepreneurs and investors. Website: https://www.pierreaccounting.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamyourfavoritecpa/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierreaccounting/   🤝 Thank you to Brian Dukes of Exitwise. Exitwise is a full-service M&A advisory firm that helps business owners sell their companies for more money. Website: https://www.exitwise.com Follow on Instagram: N/A Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brdukes/   🤝 Thank you to Joe Work of 10xnerds. 10xnerds saves business owners cash by analyzing their outgoing expenses, trimming the expense fat, and optimizing the cash flow. Website: https://10xnerds.com/ Follow on Instagram: N/A Connect on LinkedIn: N/A   🤝 Thank you to Michael Rutkowski of Rutkowski Law Firm. Rutkowski Law Firm helps Michigan business owners protect their personal and business assets by designing and implementing comprehensive estate and asset protection plans. Website: https://rutkowskilawfirm.com/ Follow on Instagram: N/A Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.facebook.com/rutkowskilawfirm/   🤝 Thank you to Silas Lagoy of Forgemark LLC. Forgemark LLC is a fractional family office financial planning company that specializes in merging real estate, business, and finance to create holistic wealth management plans for its clients. Website: https://forgemarkprivatewealth.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silaslagoy/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silas-lagoy-senior-marketing-director-421b9b1bb/   Stream on Other Platforms: 📺 Big Hitters on Youtube 🎙️ Big Hitters on Spotify 🎧 Big Hitters on Apple Podcasts   Connect with Andrew: Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Follow on TikTok Connect on LinkedIn Hathaway Companies Website Virtual Assist Website Freedom AI Website