The Impact Pursuit

What keeps you moving forward when life seems to take everything at once?

In this episode of The Impact Pursuit, I sit down with Keller Williams associate broker Phil Risi for an honest conversation about faith, resilience, relationships & finding perspective through life’s hardest moments.

Phil shares a difficult chapter when he & his wife both lost their jobs, their home was burglarized & his father passed away all within a few months. What followed was a decision to pursue real estate full time and help build a Keller Williams office from its earliest days around a dining room table.

Through the IMPACT Pursuit Method:

Identity, Moments, Pursuit, and Action, we explore the person behind the business & the experiences that shaped him.

We also get into:

• How facing lymphoma changed his perspective on life

• Choosing your own path while respecting your family’s expectations

• Building trust through patience, honesty, and compassion

• Breaking the real estate roller coaster through consistent lead generation

• Appreciating your health, relationships, and the little things along the way

Whether you’re building a business, navigating a difficult season, or reconsidering what success means to you, Phil’s story offers plenty to reflect on.

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Because success isn’t just about what you achieve, it’s about the impact you leave behind.

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Every successful person has a story that most people never hear.

In this episode of The Impact Pursuit, I sit down with my good friend Angelo Pozzuto, a property manager, real estate investor, husband, father, and someone who grew up with real estate and entrepreneurship woven into his family from an early age.

Angelo’s story starts with his immigrant family and his father, who went from working as an auto mechanic to buying a multifamily property, living in the basement while the other units helped pay the mortgage, and eventually building a real estate portfolio and family business. Angelo grew up inside that world, sometimes literally holding the flashlight while his family worked on properties.

This conversation goes far beyond real estate. Using the IMPACT Pursuit framework, we dive into the moments that shaped Angelo, his approach to business and investing, the importance of integrity, what failure has taught him, and the legacy he hopes to leave for his children.

We talk about why the best leaders aren’t afraid to admit what they don’t know, why consistency and execution beat simply consuming information, and why success is often built through small actions compounded over time.

We also get into:

• Growing up in a family of real estate investors

• Property management vs. being a landlord

• Leadership, leverage, and knowing when to delegate

• Integrity in business and relationships

• Learning from failure and difficult career decisions• Why Angelo doesn’t believe in chasing money

• Cash flow and long-term real estate investing

• Family, fatherhood, and creating opportunities for the next generation

• Taking risks when other people think you’re crazy

One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is simple: keep going.

You can’t control everything that happens along the way, but you can control whether you continue showing up, doing the work, and stacking one brick at a time.

This is The Impact Pursuit, conversations about business, real estate, entrepreneurship, personal development, leadership, and the pursuit of creating an impact that lasts.

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What does success really look like?

In the first interview episode of The Impact Pursuit, I sit down with entrepreneur, investor, and real estate professional Alex Mashkin to uncover the story behind the business.

Born in the former Soviet Union and immigrating to the United States in 2007, Alex shares how he built a career in automotive sales before making the leap into real estate in pursuit of something greater than income, a life centered around freedom, family, and fulfillment.

Using the IMPACT Pursuit Method (Identity, Moments, Pursuit, Action, Character, and Tomorrow), I explore the defining moments, challenges, and decisions that shaped Alex into the leader he is today.

Together, we discuss entrepreneurship, investing, confidence, risk-taking, leadership, personal growth, and why true success is measured by the life you build, not just the business you create.

If you're pursuing growth in your career, relationships, or life, this conversation is for you.

Welcome to The Impact Pursuit, hosted by Tom Cutignola.The Impact Pursuit is more than a podcast, it's a journey to unlock your God-given potential and create a life of purpose & lasting impact.Each episode features conversations with entrepreneurs, business leaders, real estate professionals, creators, athletes, and high performers who share the lessons, setbacks, and defining moments that shaped their success. Together, we explore the principles behind meaningful achievement in business, leadership, mindset, faith, relationships, and personal growth. Providing value to you, so you can multiply value to others.Whether you're building a business, advancing your career, leading a team, or simply striving to become the best version of yourself, you'll leave every episode with practical insights and inspiration you can apply immediately.Unlocking Your Potential | Growth & Impact in Every AspectPursue Growth. Create Impact. Live with Purpose.