Ep 4 | Emil Juresic: Life Lessons from a War Refugee to Generating $3B in Sales in 2024

From surviving war-torn Croatia to building a multi-million dollar real estate empire, Emil Juresic’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode, I sit down with Emil to break down his relentless drive, the mindset that separates winners, and how he went from washing bikes as a kid to developing $300M worth of real estate projects in a single year. Emil opens up about his toughest failures, the sacrifices required for success, and why most people will never make it. If you want to understand what it takes to build an empire, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss. 00:00:00 – Emil’s ruthless approach to competition and success 00:06:37 – Why having money doesn’t kill the drive – the addiction to the game 00:12:43 – How Emil stays motivated after achieving financial freedom 00:19:30 – Growing up in a war-torn country: What it teaches you about survival 00:25:22 – Emil’s first business at 12 years old (selling cigarettes & candles in a war zone) 00:31:07 – Arriving in Australia as a refugee with nothing 00:37:12 – The first big real estate deal: Turning $73K into $300K at 19 years old 00:42:41 – Why Emil worked from 3 AM to 8 PM, 7 days a week to build his empire 00:48:16 – His real estate development journey: From small flips to $300M+ projects 00:53:19 – How he made $1.1M in commissions in his first year as a real estate agent 01:00:23 – Losing everything at 30 – how he lost everything & the lessons learned 01:06:14 – Why most real estate agents fail (and how he made millions without experience) 01:14:37 – The AI revolution & why businesses will die if they don’t adapt 01:21:30 – The danger of playing it safe & why risk-taking is essential 01:29:54 – Emil’s relentless work ethic: “I’ll outwork anyone” 01:38:24 – How he scaled his company to 400+ staff & multiple businesses 01:42:41 – Why competition is the best thing for business growth 01:50:03 – The biggest mistake people make when setting goals 01:56:27 – Emil’s advice for young entrepreneurs: What he would do differently 02:05:48 – The one thing that separates the top 1% from everyone else 02:12:00 – Episode wrap-up & final words Want to learn my exact strategy for building a successful property portfolio? Check out School of Property for a step-by-step investing blueprint that’s helped thousands of Aussies start and scale their investments: https://schoolofproperty.com.au Follow me for more investing & business insights: Instagram Business Podcast Follow Emil Juresic: Personal Business #EntrepreneurMindset #RealEstateSuccess #NeverGiveUp #BusinessGrowth #MillionaireMindset #WorkEthic #SuccessStories The content provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial, business, or legal advice. The hosts and guests of the podcast are sharing their personal opinions and experiences, which may not be applicable to your unique situation. We strongly recommend that you seek the advice of a qualified financial advisor, business consultant, or legal professional before making any financial or business decisions. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk. We make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information provided. All information is provided "as is" without any guarantees of completeness, accuracy, timeliness, or results obtained from the use of this information. Any references to specific financial products, companies, or services are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast or its hosts. By listening to this podcast, you agree that the podcast and its affiliates are not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for any actions taken based on the information provided in this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices