Door Stories Podcast

In this episode of Door Stories, host Apurva sits down with Farid, a serial entrepreneur who built his career from the ground up—starting with wireless stores and scaling into commercial real estate. Farid shares his gritty journey, from launching T-Mobile and Cricket stores to becoming a top commercial real estate broker and developer in Houston. 💡 Topics Covered: ✅ How Farid transitioned from...

In this episode of the Door Stories Podcast, host Apurva sits down with David Little, a petroleum engineer turned private lender, to explore his journey from real estate enthusiast to co-founder of Crown Capital Resources. David shares how his passion for real estate grew alongside his engineering career, diving into ventures like rental properties, Airbnbs, land development, and eventually hard m...

In this video, we dive into the inspiring story of Alym Lakhani—a dedicated father of three and a passionate entrepreneur. With over 150 retail stores and a thriving real estate portfolio, Alym has built a remarkable career in the wireless retail industry, all while balancing the joys and challenges of family life. Born and raised in India, Alym moved to the U.S. after high school to pursue his dr...

In this episode, we dive into the inspiring career of Apurva Parikh, a seasoned technologist and customer success expert based in Sugar Land, Texas. With over two decades of experience, Apurva has made significant contributions in the fields of technology, real estate, and community building.  Additionally, Apurva is a Managing Partner at AAP Development, focusing on commercial real estate project...

In this episode of Door Stories, we sit down with Rickey Biddle, a remarkable entrepreneur who bootstrapped his way to owning over 400 units of real estate. With a dynamic background spanning over 10 years in the restaurant industry, Rickey made a strategic shift to real estate, where he has left an indelible mark on the Philadelphia market. Rickey is a Partner at R+M Development Partners, a full-...

Welcome to another episode of Door Stories, where we delve into the inspiring journeys of remarkable individuals. This episode features Adam Gilbert, a dynamic entrepreneur whose career evolution is nothing short of fascinating. Adam began his professional journey as a civil litigation attorney but soon discovered his true passion lay in real estate. Transitioning from law to real estate, Adam has...

🎙️ Dive into Door Stories with Apurva: Andrew Franklin's Incredible Journey 🚪💼 Welcome back to another exciting episode of Door Stories! In today’s episode, host Apurva sits down with Andrew Franklin, a long-time friend and powerhouse in the world of real estate and entrepreneurship. 🎉 🔍 In This Episode: 💼 Early Beginnings: Andrew shares the origins of Franklin Enterprise and the pivotal...

In this enlightening episode of the Door Stories Podcast, we are honored to host Ravi Thakkar, President of Thakkar | DC, a distinguished architecture and construction firm known for its luxury residential and innovative commercial projects across Texas. Join us as Ravi shares his transformative journey from an engineering background in the oil and gas sector to establishing a leading firm in the...

In this insightful episode of the Door Stories Podcast, we are thrilled to feature Tim Nguyen, CEO & Co-Founder of BeSmartee, a pioneering fintech company transforming the mortgage and commercial lending landscape. Join us as Tim shares his journey from coding enthusiast to leading a revolutionary fintech firm. 🌟 About Tim Nguyen: Innovative Leader: As the CEO & Co-Founder of BeSmartee, T...

In this captivating episode of the Door Stories Podcast, we are honored to host Sohail Hassan, a renowned figure in the real estate industry and a member of the Houston Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2023. As the founder and managing partner at MarketSpace Capital, Sohail brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in real estate investment and development. 🌟 About Sohail Hassan: Disting...

Join us on "Door Stories Pod" for an engaging episode featuring Vee Le, a paragon of resilience and entrepreneurial spirit in the real estate realm. Since her arrival in America at the tender age of 15 from Vietnam, Vee has navigated and conquered the challenges of adapting to a new culture and language, transforming these hurdles into stepping stones for her remarkable success. Vee Le&a...

Join us on "Door Stories Pod" for an enthralling conversation with Shahin Naghavi, a figure who truly epitomizes the essence of entrepreneurship. Shahin's journey as a real estate developer, investor, and venture capitalist spans a diverse array of industries, from real estate to clothing tech, crypto, fitness, and medical sectors. Known for his aggressive and efficient approach to...

In this engaging episode of "Door Stories Pod," we welcome Jimmy Simien, a dynamic force in the real estate and construction industry. Graduating from Clear Lake High School and the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Jimmy initially embarked on a career in banking before making a significant shift to real estate in 2002. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish Simien Properties in...

Join us on "Door Stories Pod" for an exclusive episode featuring Andrew Kaldis, a mastermind in the realm of commercial real estate development. 🚪 With a career spanning over four decades in transforming Houston's urban landscapes, Andrew brings a treasure trove of insights and stories from his journey that began in 1981, deeply rooted in a family legacy in real estate dating back...