➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryJonathan Campau is a luxury hospitality pioneer who transformed a bold vision into a $700M real estate empire by exclusively serving the world’s top 1%. As the mastermind behind some of the most sought-after high-end properties, Jonathan has redefined what it means to deliver unforgettable experiences to ultra-high-net-worth clients. With decades of entrepreneurial grit, innovative deal-making, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, he has become a trusted name in luxury real estate and hospitality. Jonathan’s story is a masterclass in scaling elite service into an enduring, global portfolio.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/luxuri.ceo/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathancampau/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Vanta - https://www.vanta.com/scott Federated Computer - https://www.federated.computer Lingoda - https://try.lingoda.com/success_sprintCornbread Hemp - https://cornbreadhemp.com/success (Code: Success)FreshBooks - https://www.freshbooks.com/pricing-offer/ Quince - https://quince.com/success Northwest Registered Agent - https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/success Prolon - https://prolonlife.com/clary Stash - https://get.stash.com/successstory NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro01:37 - What Jonathan Does02:34 - Jonathan’s Origin Story05:00 - Why Real Estate?09:21 - Why Isn’t Everyone Doing This?12:30 - Finding Rent-to-Own Owners20:21 - Jonathan’s Real Estate Advice24:25 - Jumping into Luxury Real Estate29:20 - Sponsor Break32:29 - Mastering Rent-to-Own Deals41:50 - Never Cross-Collateralize47:50 - What Jonathan Wants to Improve59:07 - Sponsor Break1:01:19 - Wild Career Stories1:17:23 - Jonathan’s 2025 Business Size1:13:56 - Advice to His Younger Self1:18:35 - Jonathan’s Biggest Risk1:22:22 - Radical Candor in Deals1:24:07 - A Tough Lesson Learned1:27:47 - Sacrifices & Work-Life Balance1:33:08 - Defining Success1:34:52 - One Lesson for His Kids

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