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From a War-Torn Foreign Country to U.S. Real Estate Mogul | Ep.1 w/ Henry Manoucheri | The YM Show

In this powerful first episode of The YM Show, I sit down with my father for a raw and inspiring conversation about his life journey—from moving to the U.S. from Iran at just 15 years old, to overcoming culture shock, bullying, and starting from the absolute bottom. We talk about: • His early struggles in America • Working minimum wage jobs, including Taco Bell • His climb through college and into the finance world • Nearly getting fired as a broker before turning it all around • His transition into real estate investing and building long-term success Connect with My Guest — Henry Manoucheri, CEO of Universe Holdings • Website: https://universeholdings.com • LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-man... Follow / Connect with me:👇 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yosefmanouc... 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yosef-man... 🎙 Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theymshow?i... 🌐 Website: https://ymwsecurity.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5yXSyxU... YM Show — Episode Chapters (Timeline) 0:00 – What I’d tell my 20-year-old self (reputation, integrity, purpose) 1:03 – Intro: Welcome to the YM Show (formerly From Forward) + episode overview 1:21 – Sponsor: GBC Facility Services (cleaning + NOI improvements) 1:50 – Episode start: Special guest — my father (life story from the beginning) 2:53 – Growing up in Iran (Jewish day school, culture, community) 3:50 – Moving to America in 1978 + father’s vision for a better life 5:14 – What life was like in Iran back then vs. now 6:43 – Adjusting to the U.S. at 15 (language, culture, early excitement) 11:51 – The Iranian Revolution + facing backlash as a kid in America 14:11 – Humble beginnings: first jobs in the U.S. (Del Taco) 16:18 – Learning sales early (Robinson’s-May in Beverly Hills) 17:30 – Choosing a career path: politics vs finance/real estate 18:43 – First steps in real estate + early deals while in college 19:59 – Why Marcus & Millichap (cold calling to get hired) 20:37 – 13 months of failure… then the first deal (breakthrough moment) 21:08 – Learning the business through major transactions (multi-asset experience) 22:18 – The savings & loan crisis: opportunity in distressed real estate 23:34 – “If this is such a great deal… why don’t I buy it?” (first ownership deal) 24:10 – First syndication: raising money fast from family to close 24:47 – Buying more buildings + early “friends & family” model 25:45 – Leaving brokerage behind (the shift to full-time ownership) 26:38 – Starting the company office from scratch + first hiring decisions 27:25 – Goal: 1,000 units (and how it became the new standard) 27:38 – First major acquisition outside LA + scaling with institutional partners 28:06 – Turning brokerage discipline into an ownership machine (systems & culture) 28:41 – Work-life balance (faith, family, fitness, ambition) 30:46 – Long-term energy + thinking about legacy and the next generation 32:18 – Becoming more involved in the Jewish community (why it matters) 33:19 – Faith journey: growth, consistency, and setting the family tone 34:12 – Tzedakah, Torah, and building a meaningful life 36:38 – Kids watch everything: leadership, example, and values 37:43 – Advice to young people starting at 20 38:34 – Reputation: “20 years to build, 20 seconds to lose” 39:08 – Choose work you actually enjoy (success follows) 39:41 – Health & fitness as a lifelong priority 40:20 – Don’t worry so much (emunah + trust) 40:41 – Put the phone away (focus, presence, respect) 42:30 – Write your plan nightly (pen + paper habits that compound) 43:06 – Vision + ambition + discipline (why it works) 44:37 – Closing thoughts + gratitude This episode is all about resilience, hard work, and staying focused through every setback. It’s a story of sacrifice, grit, and triumph—and it sets the tone for everything this podcast is about. If this episode moved you or made you think, please share it with someone who might need to hear it. For questions, feedback, or guest recommendations, reach out anytime: yosefmanoucheri@gmail.com This Episode is Sponsored by GBC Facility Services Need dependable, top-tier commercial cleaning and maintenance? GBC Facility Services is your go-to partner. Whether it’s offices, schools, medical buildings, or retail spaces — they’ll do a better job than your last company, save you money, and help increase your property’s NOI. Contact Them Today for a Free Quote: Phone: (833) 900-4653 Email: info@gbcfs.com Thank you so much for listening—and welcome to The YM Show. #realestateinvestor #business #success #lifewisdom