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Ep #15-The Legal Side of Success: From SC Grad to Valley Titan-The Amir Afsar Story
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Amir Afshar, a prominent Coachella Valley attorney, shares his unconventional journey from USC rejection to becoming a respected business and real estate lawyer with his own practice spanning 16 years.
• Early social media adoption for law practice marketing when traditional advertising was cost-prohibitive
• Turning educational rejection into motivation after being denied USC admission despite meeting requirements
• Balancing immigrant parents' high expectations with personal career aspirations
• Transitioning from working at a small firm to establishing his own successful practice
• Teaching entrepreneurship at Cal State San Bernardino to help students understand business realities
• Volunteering as an auctioneer for local school fundraisers
• Debunking the myth that argumentativeness makes good lawyers, emphasizing problem-solving skills instead
• Explaining the critical difference between technical skills and business acumen for entrepreneurs
• Maintaining separate business and personal finances to preserve corporate legal protections
• Finding creative outlets beyond legal practice to express different aspects of personality
Find Amir on social media or at AfsarLaw.com for legal assistance with business and real estate matters.
Chapters
1. Introduction to Amir Afshar (00:00:00)
2. Early Social Media Marketing Strategy (00:05:13)
3. Educational Journey and USC Rejection (00:09:51)
4. Meeting His Wife and Moving to Coachella Valley (00:19:07)
5. Starting a Law Practice (00:24:10)
6. Real Estate and Construction Law Cases (00:29:17)
7. Teaching Entrepreneurship at CSUSB (00:37:45)
8. Auctioneer Side Gig for School Fundraisers (00:48:27)
9. Advice for Aspiring Attorneys (00:55:33)
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