This episode of the Building Bigger Lives podcast features Mike Rafii sharing his personal journey from a childhood marked by significant adversity to becoming a top producer in the mortgage industry. Born in New York to Iranian parents, Mike experienced displacement multiple times during his early years, including living in Iran during the revolution, Britain, Germany, and eventually settling in San Diego after his mother's tragic suicide when he was in high school. Through these challenging experiences, Mike developed resilience and a strong work ethic, eventually transitioning from computer science to finance and real estate after seeing loan officers driving luxury cars. Mike credits his wife Robin for helping him embrace his Persian heritage and become more authentic after years of trying to assimilate and disown his cultural background. The hosts highlight how Mike's background shaped his leadership style, emphasizing his hunger, humility, and emotional intelligence, while noting his successful partnership with Robin both personally and professionally over their 32-year marriage.

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