The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Ahmed Seirafi, Principal of Andalusia Development Company on Building Better Real Estate Investments & Developments

Ahmed Seirafi, Principal of Andalusia Development Company on Building Better Real Estate Investments & Developments Ahmedseirafi.com Show Notes About The Guest(s): ​ Ahmed Seirafi is the principal of Alucia Development Company, a real estate investment and development firm. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Ahmed has successfully led numerous projects, including the acquisition, disposition, and development of commercial assets worth over $100 million. He is known for his expertise in multifamily and retail properties and is a second-generation real estate investor and developer. ​ Summary: ​ Ahmed Seirafi, principal of Alucia Development Company, shares his journey in the real estate industry and how he built a successful business. Growing up in a middle-class family with an immigrant father, Ahmed learned the value of hard work and adaptability. He started his career as a commercial real estate broker and later transitioned into investing and developing properties. Ahmed emphasizes the importance of having a mindset focused on continuous improvement and pushing the boundaries of what is possible. He now helps others through his development coaching, podcast, and speaking engagements. ​ Key Takeaways: ​ - Building a successful business requires a mindset focused on continuous improvement and doing things better. - Being physically and mentally fit is crucial in the real estate industry, as it involves being active, making decisions, and managing various aspects of projects. - Ahmed's superpower is his ability to see beyond what is in front of him and identify multiple opportunities and possibilities for a property. - The real estate market is currently experiencing a shortage of housing, leading to increased demand for rental properties and multifamily developments. - Ahmed offers development coaching to individuals interested in real estate investment and development, helping them assemble a team and navigate the process successfully. ​ Quotes: ​ - "It's about doing what I do or doing what you do. It's about what everyone does and doing it better." - Ahmed Seirafi - "You need to be in good shape, have a clear mind, and a healthy body because this is not for the weak." - Ahmed Seirafi - "If you're not physically in good shape, then your mind isn't going to be clear to make those kinds of decisions that you need to make for the benefit of the project." - Ahmed Seirafi - "I'm able to see the different angles of properties and opportunities because I look beyond what's just in front of me." - Ahmed Seirafi - "If you start building better projects and doing cool stuff, that's going to motivate me to want to build even more cool stuff." - Ahmed Seirafi