Episode 036: How to Build Your Happily Ever After (The LIFE WORKS Podcast, Hosted by Mark Botros)

Andre Watson’s story is incredible. It is a classic American Dream, rags-to-riches story that is full of broken dreams, tears, lonely park benches, betrayal, and tragedy. But it is also a story of redemption, re-commitment, and one where God, love, and persistence conquer all.
This interview is full of humor, depth, wisdom, and inspiration. If you want to see two close friends of 30+ years bantering about the important things in life, you are in for a treat. Don’t miss this interview.
GUEST BIO
Andre Watson is a Commercial Real Estate Broker, and Managing Director of KW Commercial in Philadelphia, PA. He specializes in investment sales on behalf of business owners and investors, He also consults with clients on commercial market evaluation, lease analysis, and contract negotiations.
In this interview
02:14 Andre’s humble beginnings07:33 The High School Years08:22 Early insecurities09:00 Andre’s first dream for his life10:25 The acting years14:29 Why Andre got out of acting15:21 The moment Andre decided to go into real estate16:50 Low points, turning points, and defining moments19:04 Andre walks out21:03 Betrayal and tragedy25:39 Andre’s formula for success27:44 The drawbacks of colleges and universities28:30 Recognize, identify, and pursue your skillset29:38 The most important thing when it comes to being a success30:23 Two of Andre’s great success traits30:40 One of the best movie lines31:13 Showing up and not giving up31:44 Don’t care about how others define success31:59 You don’t work you don’t eat32:19 Get knocked down, get back up32:22 What Abraham Lincoln and Mike Tyson have in common32:45 Andre’s Happily Ever After36:35 How Andre met the love of his life38:15 Arranged marriages and the wisdom of parents38:50 How marriage and parenthood changes you40:40 The plight of single parents41:16 Andre’s advice to his younger self42:47 Coping with challenges43:20 The ONLY thing you control completely43:32 The greatest lesson learned, preparing for the end, and Fatih as the foundation of it all46:12 What Andre wants most for his life48:00 Final thoughts48:15 Find your “one thing”, learn history, learning about the greatness of your society, the importance of your friendships, making peace with God50:50 How to connect with Andre
To connect with Andre Watson
Websites: brevitas.com/u... www.andrewatso... / email: [e-mail]: @BrokerDre
To connect with Mark Botros
markabotros.co...: @markabotrosTwitter: @markbotrosFacebook: / linkedin: / email: [e-mail] LIFE WORKS Podcast: podcasts.apple...
Podcast Music Credit
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