Extraordinary America

Ukrainian Immigrant who made it in America with Gene Eidelman

13 Jul 2023

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Gene Eidelman, the co-founder of Azure Printed Homes, is an immigrant who came to the US at 18 years old with no money and no English. He was educated in college and started developing real estate with his brother, who later became a successful real estate agent. Despite facing financial issues and learning English, Gene managed to get a real estate license and started doing business. Despite facing financial issues, Gene managed to get a real estate license and enter the real estate industry. Los Angeles provided a huge advantage for Gene, as it was a diverse place with many clients from Eastern Europe.Gene Eidelman's story highlights the challenges faced by immigrants in the US, including language barriers, financial issues, and the need for hard work and research. His transition from real estate to the construction industry was a challenging one, but his experience in the construction industry has helped him navigate the challenges and become a successful real estate agent.Highlights:{01:07} Gene’s journey{1:56} Learning a new language while starting a business{06:51} The ruthless construction industry{09:36} Overcoming the Fear of Failure.{13:11} Overcoming trust issues after having a bad partnership.{17:26} Helping refugees from the former Soviet Union{27:23} How America treats immigrants vs how other countries treat immigrants.{32:00} How to attain the American Dream{36:23} Azure Printing Press… printed homesGene Eidelman Bio:Gene is the co-founder of Azure Printed Homes. Azure is fundamentally changing the construction industry by 3D printing homes with recycled materials, which is 70% faster and 30% less expensive than the current construction methods, as well as having a positive environmental impact. Gene emigrated to Los Angeles from Ukraine over 35 years ago. He was recognized for settling over 6,000 refugees from the former Soviet Union and even appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show. He also served on the boards of numerous nonprofit educational organizations in the US, India, and the UK. Gene is an example of an immigrant who came to America and fought against the odds to realize the American dream.Connect with Gene:Website: https://www.azureprintedhomes.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/azureprintedhomes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geneeidelman Invest: https://republic.com/azure#

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