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Investment Migration Industry is “Due for a Mega Reboot”: 10 on the Weekend with George Eid · IMI Podcasts

• 0:00
  SPEAKER_00: Ten on the weekend is a weekly, ish feature in IMI, the concept of which is simple.
• 0:06
  SPEAKER_00: Each time, we ask the same ten questions of a different IMI pro, letting readers get to know the interviewee on a more personal and informal level than they might during the ordinary course of business.
• 0:18
  SPEAKER_00: Our guest this week is George Eed, head of global sales at Art Capital.
• 0:24
  SPEAKER_00: How do you spend your weekends?
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  SPEAKER_00: My weekend is sacred, so I spend my downtime with my family.
• 0:32
  SPEAKER_00: As a proud father, my two wonderful boys get the best of my time.
• 0:37
  SPEAKER_00: Most weekends are a whirlwind of activities.
• 0:39
  SPEAKER_00: Running from one competition or event to the next, it's nonstop, but I wouldn't have it any other way.
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  SPEAKER_00: What are your top three business goals this year?
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  SPEAKER_00: I've always believed in a long-term approach, and I have built relationships with clients, partners, and colleagues with this mindset.
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  SPEAKER_00: Being naturally optimistic, my focus has always been on the broader good of our industry and the people we serve.
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  SPEAKER_00: So, to summarize my goals.
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  SPEAKER_00: Goal one, drive digital and AI adoption across the organization.
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  SPEAKER_00: Goal two, set the strategic direction for our five-year growth plan.
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  SPEAKER_00: Goal three, exceed last year's sales revenue by 150%.
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  SPEAKER_00: What's your biggest business concern right now?
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  SPEAKER_00: Training new team members fast enough is probably my biggest business concern at the moment.
• 1:27
  SPEAKER_00: It's becoming increasingly challenging to find professionals who meet the Arton capital standard, those who stand by their word and consistently provide the highest quality service.
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  SPEAKER_00: Often, even the most promising hires can default to short-term thinking, prioritizing quick wins over building meaningful client relationships.
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  SPEAKER_00: Which is not the way we do things at Arton.
• 1:53
  SPEAKER_00: Which book is on your nightstand right now?
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  SPEAKER_00: Scaling Up by Vern Harnish.
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  SPEAKER_00: It's a brilliant playbook for growing a business the right way, strategically, sustainably, and with the right culture.
• 2:06
  SPEAKER_00: How and when did you first get into the investment migration industry?
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  SPEAKER_00: I was employee number four at Arton, and I'll always be grateful to Armand Arten, the visionary who introduced me to this business.
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  SPEAKER_00: Back then, the industry was very different.
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  SPEAKER_00: Products were scarce, and players operated with a tighter focus on delivering great client service and outcomes.
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  SPEAKER_00: In a way, I feel like the industry is due for a mega reboot, and maybe those values are making a comeback.
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  SPEAKER_00: What was your proudest moment as a service provider?
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  SPEAKER_00: Honestly, right now is my proudest moment.
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  SPEAKER_00: After years of planting the seeds of strong values, hard work, and client first service, we've become the tallest tree in the forest.
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  SPEAKER_00: We took the hard path when it mattered, never compromising our integrity or cutting corners, and now we're reaping the rewards.
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  SPEAKER_00: Which investment migration market development has surprised you the most in the last year?
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  SPEAKER_00: The U.S.
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  SPEAKER_00: outbound market has been the biggest surprise.
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  SPEAKER_00: We've seen over 400% growth in quarter one twenty twenty-five alone.
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  SPEAKER_00: With the ongoing uncertainty and recent tariff changes, I believe the U.S.
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  SPEAKER_00: will continue to be a strong growth market for the foreseeable future.
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  SPEAKER_00: If you could go 10 years back in time, what business decision would you change?
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  SPEAKER_00: I have no regrets, but if cloning myself were an option, I might have achieved more faster.
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  SPEAKER_00: That being said, this business is ultimately about people and service.
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  SPEAKER_00: The more we understand about the power of relationships, the more doors we can open.
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  SPEAKER_00: The challenge has always been finding the right people who truly get it.
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  SPEAKER_00: What investment migration industry personality do you most admire?
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  SPEAKER_00: There are many great leaders in our industry, and I don't want to single anyone out unfairly.
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  SPEAKER_00: Perhaps a divisive figure, but President Trump and his bold move with the new U.S.
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  SPEAKER_00: gold card have definitely shaken things up.
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  SPEAKER_00: It's a potential game changer and could be a deciding factor in inspiring other countries to develop their own migration programs.
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  SPEAKER_00: If all goes according to plan, what will you be doing five years from now?
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  SPEAKER_00: In five years, my big hairy audacious goal is to lead our people and our firm to the very top of our industry, renowned for product innovation, unmatched client service, and a culture that others want to emulate.
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  SPEAKER_00: This episode first appeared as an article by Amada Abbas on IMIDAily.com.
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