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JUAN ACEVEDO — THE COMEBACK STORY
Top Agent Magazine
|Florida March 2025
Juan Acevedo’s rise to the top of the real estate world demonstrates the strength of his resilience and determination.
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Around a decade ago, Juan found himself at rock bottom, having simultaneously been laid off as a successful personal trainer and experiencing a painful breakup. Juan lost his home, his cars, and was deeply in debt. Rather than letting this chapter define his life, he decided to face the challenges head-on, opting to work tirelessly to get himself back on track. With a relentless work ethic, he juggled multiple jobs, from delivering sandwiches to driving for Uber, while also exploring his interest in real estate. When he learned that 87% of agents fail in two years, he was inspired to keep going. “My motto is ‘Never Give Up...Never Back Down,’ because I refuse to give up in life,” Juan says. He explored many creative ways to grow his business, and while some strategies didn’t work out, others did. His mindset is a key reason for his success. “Every year my goal is to just grow, grow, and grow,” he explains.
This story is from the Florida March 2025 edition of Top Agent Magazine.
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