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30.5 years ago, six Jewish refugees landed in Cleveland, Ohio — one bag per person, zero dollars in their pockets, no English, and no idea what the future would hold. Just grit, dreams, and the hope for something better. 💭 11-year-old me, my sister, my parents, and my grandparents stepped into the unknown—America: the land of opportunity. From Cleveland to Chicago, LA to now Miami, this country has become our home. We’ve seen its highs and lows, but if there’s one thing I’ve learned—if you work your ass off, stay true to yourself, and earn your place—America gives you a shot. A real one. You can become anything you’re willing to grind for. (Well… anything except President 😌) The future’s looking brighter than ever. ✨💫 Happy Independence Day, America. Thank you for the shot. 🗽🇺🇸 #Immigrant #WelcomeToAmerica #IndependenceDay

If you really want to gauge the state of our economy and where we’re headed, forget the market reports and economic forecasts. The best fried chicken in Miami, once the greatest deal in town at $8.95, is now $14.95. That’s a 67% increase. Forget the S&P 500. Joes Fried Chicken Index says we’re F***ed . 🍗📈 but 👎 @joesstonecrab

Reminder: Professional courtesy works both ways. Until it doesn’t.

INT!!! @amanihooker37 @OpulenceIG

50 yard bomb by @juliansayin2 @OpulenceIG

Star in the making @OpulenceIG

One week until kickoff. 🏈 Before the season starts, take a few minutes to review your insurance — or your clients’ — and make sure everything is in place. Here’s your pre-season insurance checklist. @OpulenceIG #Insurance #Checklist #NFL

Wasn’t the biggest Wasn’t the fastest Wasn’t the most skilled But out worked everyone who was. #MambaMentality #Kobe

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That’s TD @KCTheKid7 @OpulenceIG

The thing about integrity is that it only exists in the moments nobody's watching. Doing the right thing publicly is just reputation management. Doing it when there's no audience, no benefit, no one to see it, that's the real thing.

I had a 15-minute meeting with Steve Ballmer. Well … not exactly. I saw the former CEO of @microsoft, owner of the @laclippers and the 14th wealthiest person in the world, working out next to me at the gym. Did we have a meeting scheduled? Not technically Did I have a warm introduction? I did not. I simply waited until he finished, walked over, introduced myself, and took my shot. Worst case scenario? He tells me he’s busy and to go fly a kite. Instead, he gave me 15 minutes. We talked about my immigration to America, the business I’ve built with @OpulenceIG and the business I’m still trying to build. We talked about sports, entrepreneurship, and what it takes to keep growing. As the conversation started flowing, I figured I had nothing to lose. So I shot another shot - the shot I wanted to shoot the whole time but I had to feel it out. I shared my vision of working with the Clippers organization, helping insure the player contracts they commit hundreds of millions of dollars to through my insurance solutions. Did I expect him to say “yes” right there? Of course not. But that’s wasn’t the point. The seed has been planted. 🪴 One thing I’ve learned in business is this: Doors won’t open themselves. Sometimes you have to knock but most of the times … you have to break the door down. You’ll hear “no” far less often than you think. The opportunities that change your life usually start with one conversation. #NBA #clippers #SteveBallmer #Growth #Shootyourshot