One Thousand Gurus Podcast

#19: Alex Rubio - PreMed to Property Management, Navigating Getting Older, and Benefits of an MBA


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Alex Rubio shares his transformative journey from pre-med to property management, offering valuable insights on leadership, resilience, and finding one's true calling. His experience illustrates the power of adaptability and relationships in creating a fulfilling professional life.

• Discussing the early career influences and shifts 
• Building strong workplace relationships and culture 
• Insights on leadership learned through experience 
• The decision to enter real estate after years in property management 
• Experiences and takeaways from obtaining an MBA 
• The importance of personal growth and flexibility in one’s career

Guest bio:
Alex Rubio is a seasoned professional in property management and real estate, with over 15 years of experience. He earned his degree in Biological Sciences from UC Irvine in 2007 and his MBA from UC Irvine’s Merage School of Business in 2015, completing the fully employed program while working full-time.

Alex began his career with American Campus Communities (ACC) in 2006, where he played a key role in opening multiple properties, including Camino del Sol in 2010, Plaza Verde in 2019, and Plaza Verde II in 2023. Over the years, he advanced from Assistant Resident Director to Area Manager by 2019, earning accolades such as the “Whatever It Takes: React and Adapt” Award in 2020 and “Area Manager of the Year” in 2021. In addition to his work at ACC, Alex obtained his Real Estate License in 2017 and joined eXp Realty in 2023, expanding his expertise into the real estate sector. Passionate about both student housing and real estate, Alex combines strategic leadership with a forward-thinking approach to drive success in every project he undertakes.

Socials:
IG: @fiatalux / @alexrubio.realtor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarubio/
FB: Alex Rubio
Website: https://alexrubio.exprealty.com/

Links/resources:

  • The Personal MBA by Josh Kaufman (book summary)
  • UCI Paul Merage School of Business

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Everyone has a compelling story to tell with insights we can all be inspired by. J.R. Yonocruz is a self-improvement blogger, relationship coach, and serial hobbyist with a passion for learning. He interviews unique guests from various fields to distill the strategies, habits, and mindsets we can use in our own lives. Each “guru” has a chance to give the audience a peek into a new world.

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