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You’re about to read one of the most interesting and brutally honest About pages you’ll ever see: At 16, I landed in Sydney with my parents and three younger sisters. Six of us. A few boxes. A couple of suitcases. Nothing more. No safety net. No backup plan. Just grit, hustle, and a powerful reason to start over. That immigrant mindset shaped everything I do… carrying me from survival mode to sitting across the table with founders and CEOs running 7, 8, and even 9-figure businesses. If you told the poor 10-year-old version of me back in Manila that this would one day be my life, he would’ve laughed in disbelief. Back then, survival was the only goal. How did I get here? My down-to-earth, outgoing personality naturally pulled me into sales. Over the past 20+ years, I’ve sold nearly everything you can think of - travel packages, mobile phones, real estate, food products, health & personal care products, digital marketing services, brand-new cars, and cinema advertising. I’ve knocked on restaurants, pubs and café doors in Sydney’s summer heat. Cold-called strangers who didn’t want to listen. Built a profitable food service business from scratch in one of the most competitive food markets in the country. I didn’t learn sales from a textbook. I learned it in the trenches. I believe in keeping it real, not just highlight reels. That’s because I know what it’s like to try and fail… and I’ve failed plenty of times. I can tell you those failures taught me more than the wins ever did. So, why am I here on LinkedIn? Life moves on - things change - people change. Today, I work with an incredible team of business brokers and marketers. We help business owners sell or exit their companies with clarity, confidence, and peace of mind. So, I’m here to grow my network, be seen and heard, and inspire ambitious underdogs who refuse to quit, even when the odds are stacked against them. Yes, I’m building a life I don’t need a vacation from. And I want to help others do the same. When I’m not working, you’ll find me cooking for my family, enjoying movie nights at home, traveling, discovering world-class cuisines, and capturing moments through photos and videos with my loved ones. I’ve visited 17 countries so far and plenty more to explore. If this resonates with you, hit Follow and send me a Connection request. What you see is what you get when you’re dealing with me. But if you’re a faker or a scammer - don’t bother. I’ve got nothing for you.