David and his wife Jerri relocated from Illinois to Naples in 2015 and have since become the largest commercial real estate property owner in Naples while creating new jobs and investing back into the community they love. The Hoffmann Family of Companies includes Hertz Arena and the Florida Everglades, The Naples Princess & Miss Naples boats, and Naples Transportation & Tours. David and Jerri also support many worldwide charitable, arts, and civic organizations and are trustees of the Naples Children & Education Foundation. David Hoffmann is also a director at the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens.

David joins me on the show to discuss why he believes that gaining a bigger footprint in an area and providing a broader service is a fantastic way to serve the community. He shares what drew him to Naples, Florida, and describes the amazing Interactive sculptures he has donated to the city to form a sculpture walk. David also shares his beginnings in real estate investment, how he acquired his first piece of land, and some of the projects his company is currently involved with.

"We have no partners or shareholders in our 90 plus businesses and 280 locations around the world. It is our family's assets and our fit." - David Hoffmann

"It is a blessing to be successful, but I think there's also a huge responsibility." - David Hoffmann

This Week on The Wow Factor:

• Deals that sparked David's interest in market-making
• How acquiring a small golf course generated the cash flow to support other business acquisitions and real estate acquisitions
• Why he started buying apartment buildings in Washington, Missouri at the young age of 24 and ended up becoming the largest owner of that kind of commercial real estate in town
• What drew David to Naples, Florida, and why he acquired some wonderful properties along Fifth Avenue
• Some of the unique projects that David is involved with right now including a boutique hotel and a 12 hole golf course
• Business ventures that haven't gone so well for David and the lessons he has learned through the mistakes he made
• Why the Hoffmann family have no partners and no shareholders in any of their 90 Plus businesses in 280 locations around the world
• David's commitment to philanthropy and some of the organizations he contributes to, including the Everglades Foundation and the Golisano Children's Museum in Florida
• The philosophy behind David's lifelong passion for generosity

David Hoffmann's Words of Wisdom:

Don't sit there and complain about what's going on in the world — get out there and make changes by getting involved in your local community. The world is changing, but we have to be the change we want to see if we're going to move forward positively.

Connect with Hoffmann Family of Companies:

• The Hoffmann Family of Companies Website
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• The Hoffmann Family of Companies on Instagram

Connect with The WOW Factor:

• I Like Giving: The Transforming Power of a Generous Life by Brad Formsma
• Words of Wisdom Website
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