"From Prison to Prosperity: Mike Morawski’s Journey in Real Estate & Redemption"

What happens when a multimillion-dollar real estate empire crumbles—and the person behind it refuses to give up? In this powerful episode, Nareman Hamdan sits down with seasoned investor and coach Mike Morawski to explore a story of success, downfall, and redemption.

With over 30 years in real estate, Mike scaled his company to manage 8,000+ units before the 2008 crash brought everything to a halt. Convicted for non-disclosure and financial missteps, he served time in federal prison—but that’s not where the story ends.

Mike shares how he rebuilt from the ground up with humility, purpose, and a clear mission. Today, he’s once again raising capital, helping others build wealth through multifamily real estate, and using his past as a lesson in resilience and ethics.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• How Mike grew his portfolio to 8,000 units—and lost it all

• The 5 mistakes that led to his downfall

• Life and personal growth during 6 years in prison

• How ethics and transparency became cornerstones of his comeback

• His leadership style and team-building philosophy

• Insights on today’s market cycle and why he believes a major wealth shift is coming

• Actionable tips for raising capital and staying consistent with investors

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