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Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

Welcome to "Coffeez for Closers," a podcast that brings the heart and expertise of a family-owned business to the forefront of entrepreneurial and business discussions. Hosted by Joseph Shalaby, Broker and CEO of E Mortgage Capital Inc., this show delves into the world of business with the warmth and wisdom that only comes from a leader who has built a successful company from the ground up with close friends and colleagues. Each episode, Joseph Shalaby draws on his own experiences and those of his

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39:05

What It Really Takes to Build a Values-First Business...

Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby ·

2026/01/16

Success tests your values more than failure ever will.In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with David D. Simons for an honest conversation about building a business — and a life — without losing who you are along the way.David shares what it actually looks like to lead with faith in modern business, not in slogans or surface-level talk, but in everyday decisions when no one’s watching.This episode explores:• What it means to build a faith-based brand without preaching• How to stay

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40:45

Why AI Will Replace 80% of Professional Work (But Not...

Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby ·

2026/01/09

Most people think AI is about speed.Nimrod Vroman thinks it’s about structure, access, and truth.In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Nimrod Vroman, founder of Ark Empowerment and For Posterity, two platforms rethinking how humans interact with professional services and legacy in the age of AI.Nimrod spent nearly two decades as a corporate lawyer before walking away to build something radically different — while navigating war, entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and risk all at

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39:37

Raising Capable Kids in a Fast-Changing World | Gary...

Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby ·

2026/01/02

Most conversations about education focus on systems.This one focuses on people.In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Gary Surdam, an international educator, entrepreneur, and founder of Bright Start Ed-Tech and the Illoominate platform.Gary has spent decades inside classrooms, universities, and education systems around the world. But what shaped his mission most wasn’t policy or curriculum — it was watching how confidence, self-esteem, and connection determine whether a child

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34:16

Building Fintech Wealth, Financial Inclusion & New...

Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby ·

2025/12/26

In this powerful episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Carlos Orellana — immigrant entrepreneur, fintech founder, and CEO building one of the most impactful financial platforms for the Latino community.Carlos didn’t grow up with privilege.He grew up with grit.From arriving in the U.S. as a child from El Salvador… to serving in the Air Force… to working through the early days of mortgage tech and fintech disruption — Carlos has lived every phase of the American grind.This conversation

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46:55

From $50 to the State Senate | Faith & the American...

Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby ·

2025/12/19

This episode isn’t about politics.It’s about calling, conviction, and staying in the fight when nobody believes in you.Senator Steven Choi came to America with $50, an accent, and zero guarantees.Years later, he became the first Republican in 44 years to defeat a sitting Democratic Senator in California — with almost no party support and a fraction of the money.In this deeply personal episode of Coffeez for Closers, we talk about:• Losing elections — and realizing defeat was the setup• Faith when

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49:12

Truth About AI, Work & Human Creativity ft. Andy...

Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby ·

2025/12/12

In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Andy Oliva, Founder & CEO of Lucky Day Labs — a creative AI agency helping companies navigate one of the biggest shifts of our lifetime.This isn’t an AI hype conversation.It’s a grounded, honest discussion about where technology is actually headed — and how humans fit into the future.Andy breaks down:- Why AI isn’t here to replace people — but to free them- How businesses should adopt AI without losing culture, trust, or soul- The real

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47:25

The Future of AI, Digital Twins & AGI ft. Bill Inman...

Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby ·

2025/12/05

One of the most important conversations we’ve ever had on Coffeez.Bill Inman isn’t just a data guy — he’s the man who’s been shaping how the industry thinks for more than three decades.Real estate cycles, valuation models, risk, trends, the real drivers behind the market… Bill has seen it all before everyone else.He built companies before the space had a name.He predicted shifts most people only understood years later.And he’s still operating with the sharpness of someone who refuses to coast.This

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37:00

Anti-MBA: How an 18-Year-Old Became a CEO in 3 Weeks...

Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby ·

2025/11/28

What happens when a Wharton MBA tears up his diploma on camera… and hands the keys to a new company to an 18-year-old with zero business experience?You get the Anti-MBA movement — and the birth of One on One Media.In today’s episode, Joe sits down with David R. Guttman, serial founder, investor, and servant-leadership advocate… and Anna Prudchenko, the 18-year-old who went from summer intern to CEO in just three weeks.This episode challenges everything you’ve been taught about education, leadership,

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38:28

Turn Trash Water into Drinking Water ft. Kurt Avery |...

Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby ·

2025/11/21

In this episode, Joe sits down with Kurt Avery, founder of Sawyer Products — the company saving millions of lives through clean water and humanitarian innovation.What started with a simple first aid product has grown into a global mission: providing life-changing water filtration to over 80 countries and partnering with 140 nonprofits around the world. From military-grade repellents to filters that cost just 30 cents per person to produce, Sawyer is reshaping what it means to build a business that

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30:39

Living on God’s Timing ft. Pacemaker Chené | Coffeez...

Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby ·

2025/11/14

In this episode, Joe sits down with Chené Micah Williams — known online as Pacemaker Chené — a 26-year-old trainer whose story is a literal heartbeat of faith and resilience.Born with a rare congenital heart condition, Chené received a pacemaker at just 16. What most would see as a setback became his greatest source of strength. Through his brand Pace Fitness, he’s built a movement that blends physical training with mental and spiritual health—showing others how to “pace” themselves through life’s

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37:47

From Super Bowl to Setback to Success ft. Setema Gali...

Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby ·

2025/11/07

In this episode, Joe sits down with Setema Gali — former Super Bowl champion turned leadership coach and founder of Game Changer.Setema went from winning an NFL championship to losing it all — his cars, his home, even his Super Bowl ring — before rebuilding his life from the ground up. What started as door-to-door sales became a journey of faith, discipline, and redemption that now fuels his mission to help others do the same.We talk about overcoming failure, turning pain into power, and why the

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32:18

Brewing Purpose: How Seven Weeks Coffee Is Funding...

Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby ·

2025/10/31

Joe sits down with Anton Krecic, founder and CEO of Seven Weeks Coffee — the faith-based brand turning your morning ritual into a mission.After learning that pregnancy centers receive little support despite being the front line for life, Anton started Seven Weeks Coffee with a radical model: donate 10% of every sale to pro-life clinics nationwide. In just two years, his startup has given over $600,000, funding ultrasounds, mentorship, and real help for women in crisis — all through a simple cup of

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49:36

How a Homeless Dropout Built 8-Figures Without...

Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby ·

2025/10/24

Stephen Scoggins went from sleeping in a borrowed car to building multiple 8-figure companies. But here's what most people don't tell you: he almost lost everything after the exit.In this episode, Stephen reveals the framework that took him from broke to 8-figures—and then taught him how to actually KEEP the money, the health, and the sanity.You'll discover:✅ The exact mindset shift that separated him from other entrepreneurs (it's not motivation)✅ How to scale without self-destructing (the "Lion

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37:29

Sugar Shane Mosley on Legacy, Grit & The Fight Within...

Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby ·

2025/10/17

In Ep 39, Joe sits down with Sugar Shane Mosley, one of the most electrifying fighters in boxing history—three-division world champion, Hall of Famer, and legend who’s faced everyone from De La Hoya and Mayweather to Pacquiao and Canelo.From picking up gloves at 9 years old to becoming one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters in the world, Shane opens up about what it really takes to win—mentally, physically, and spiritually. He talks about training his son Shane Mosley Jr. (now fighting for a

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38:21

Building a $2.5B Brokerage in 10 Months ft. Eddie...

Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby ·

2025/10/10

In Ep 38, Joe sits down with Eddie Garcia (Founder & CEO) and Mark Dimas (President & Co-Founder) of Realty of America (ROA)—the fastest-growing brokerage in the nation, closing $2.5B and 7,000 homes in just 10 months.From humble beginnings to national domination, Eddie and Mark break down how they built a real estate company that’s scaling 8x faster than eXp did in its early years—all without outside investors or debt. They share how faith, culture, and servant leadership became their

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37:48

Podcast to Cash: The Foundational Four, VIP Packages...

Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby ·

2025/10/03

Joe sits down with Brendan Boyd, founder/CEO of Imperfect Action, to break down how entrepreneurs can turn a podcast into a profit center—without a giant audience. Brendan unpacks his Foundational Four (digital products, paid community, affiliate partners, VIP package), the Live Podcast model that converts on the spot, and how to build a podcast acquisition system (pod-closing) that brings in clients directly from the mic.You’ll learn how to package your show like a media business (LLC, EIN,

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48:39

From Poverty to Passive Millions ft. Doran Andry |...

Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby ·

2025/09/26

In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with entrepreneur and philanthropist Doran Andry—a man who went from six kids in a one-bedroom apartment… to making $1M in passive income by age 30.Doran shares how mentors like Jim Rohn and Tony Robbins shaped his mindset, why success is more about who you become than what you achieve, and the power of designing your life with intention. He breaks down how to manage your state of mind, the role of visualization, and why fulfillment matters more

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42:07

From Wall Street to Warrior ft. Rafa J. Conde (Man of...

Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby ·

2025/09/19

Rafa J. Conde walked away from a near–seven-figure Wall Street career to earn $38K as a rookie cop—and spend the next 18.5 years running narcotics, SWAT, and federal task-force ops. Why? A calling to serve, lead, and become the kind of man pressure can’t break.In this episode, Rafa unpacks the identity shift from money/status to mission/service, the moments that harden—or humble—a man, and how those lessons forged Man of War, his global movement to build disciplined, purpose-driven men. We get into

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30:23

From “Manchild” to Mentor ft. Schea Cotton | Coffeez...

Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby ·

2025/09/12

Schea Cotton was a legend before social media—so dominant writers called him a “man-child.” By 15, he was the most feared high-school hooper in America… then he vanished from the headlines. In this raw conversation, Schea opens up about the real story: the pressure on prodigies, NCAA turmoil, undrafted heartbreak, a decade overseas, and the mental health battle that followed.We get into faith, resilience, and why the middle of the story—where no one’s watching—decides your life. Schea breaks down

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44:30

Building the Latino LinkedIn ft. Frank López & Edder...

Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby ·

2025/09/05

In this powerful episode of Coffeez for Closers, we sit down with Frank López and Edder Barcenas—the visionary founders behind Negozi, the fastest-growing business platform for Hispanic entrepreneurs in the U.S.What started as a passion project is now a thriving ecosystem of over 40,000 members—with in-person events, job boards, and a mission to educate and empower the undocumented community through entrepreneurship.We talk real:- Running a legal business without legal status- Building “the Latino

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