The Everyday Millionaire

“Especially if you’re type A, entrepreneurial person you want to be successful in every facet of your life. And sometimes you just need to let something go and say no, I can’t do this now, I have to take care of my kids. I can’t be everywhere all the time. “ – Robin Dube Robin Dube is a woman who wears many hats: real estate investor, marketing manager, wife, and mom. On the real estate side, Robin and her husband, George Dube, have been investing in real estate since 2001. Their first purchase was the office building for George’s accounting firm, and it grew from there.

“I really, truly believe I am unemployable... My only option is to stay here and be successful with this. I looked at the downturn as an opportunity for me to galvanize myself in this business as not just some young kid that had flash in the pan success during a hot market. I saw it as an opportunity to show people what I was made of and get creative”– AJ Hazzi AJ Hazzi is the owner of Vantage West Realty, a growing boutique firm based in Kelowna, BC. Vantage West Realty was built, and continues to grow, by breaking the traditional mould when it comes to how they practice real estate. AJ has a reputation as being somewhat of a real estate renegade, and he and his team have been shaking up the Kelowna real estate scene since 2002.

“My drive, always, with [helping people] finding a purpose or a calling has to do with the impact you want to make in the world; the impact you want to make in the lives of those around you.” – Alan Cahn Over the past 40 years Alan Cahn has gained international experience as a manager, entrepreneur, trainer, executive coach and much more. Alan’s track record for being a catalyst in driving success for his clients is extensive and the level of support and coaching he provides is as diverse as his list of clients.

“At the beginning it was about how can I create wealth and make money and support my family. And now my thoughts are different. It’s about how can I inspire and change the world and make it a better place...” – Rich Danby Rich Danby had a challenging start early on in his life, and at 16 years old decided he needed, and wanted, to make his own way. He took on and leaned into responsibilities which tested him immensely. With the support of other including a close mentors and his wife Christina, he has carved a path of success, through his commitment to leadership and contribution.

“There’s never going to be a right time for anything you’re considering doing in life. Whether it’s starting a business, taking a leap of faith to go do your own thing, start[ing] a family… the stars are never going to align enough, just do it. Take action, take imperfect action and just do something. – Matt Motil Dr. Matt Motil is a real estate investor, business owner and entrepreneur and he is in it to elevate, not only himself, but also his family, his team, his investors and his students.

“The more you practice being happy, the happier you will be.” If there is one thing that is obvious about Frank Fallico, it’s that he is a very happy person. Born and raised in Toronto to Italian immigrants, Frank still lives and works in Toronto as a realtor, real estate investor and part time musician.

Growing up on a farm in small town Alberta with a family of six, the appreciation for hard work and discipline was instilled in Randy at a young age. A life-changing accident as a teenager also fueled a drive and determination for excellence which Randy has woven into every facet of his life.

Described as both forthright and a force of nature, Janet has applied her ability and love of problem solving and deal making into a growing enterprise that now rivals any of the biggest publicly listed real estate businesses.

“To me the definition of success is a natural progression of your thoughts; changing your mindset. If you are getting better every single day, that to me is success. If you are improving in your business, or in your physical health, in your relationships, that to me is success. ”– Jose Jafferji Born in Tanzania, East Africa, Jose Jafferji immigrated to Canada at the age of ten, full of anticipation and excitement. This energy has not waned in the subsequent 25 years and has kept Jose curious, passionate and driven.

Garnet Etsell grew up in Vancouver on the family’s blueberry farm and although it was berries that “paid for his university” the idea of farming berries didn’t interest him. The family farming experience and agriculture however, certainly did.