Listen "An interview with Mike Pero, businessman and host of The Apprentice New Zealand."
Episode Synopsis
Mike Pero came from a poor, mixed race family in Christchurch New Zealand. As a shy teenager he discovered motorbike racing and went on to become a six times New Zealand champion and still holds a New Zealand speed record. Having left school early and with no tertiary qualifications he firstly became a motorcycle mechanic before moving onto sales. After meeting with success in sales, he decided to become an airline pilot. With Air New Zealand cutting back on recruitment, Mike decided to change careers again and went back to life insurance. It was while selling life insurance, Mike discovered mortgage brokering. As one of the first mortgage brokers in New Zealand, his business quickly grew into a nationwide chain known as Mike Pero Mortgages. Eventually Mike sold the business and went on to invest in a variety of other businesses before returning to create Mike Pero Real Estate. Mike Pero Real Estate met with similar success to Mike Pero Mortgages, quickly becoming a nationwide chain. Having recently cold this business, Mike is now planning on launching an airline. In the meantime, Mike was chosen to host The Apprentice New Zealand.For more great content, go to:https://www.isintosuccess.comhttps://www.instagram.com/insightsintosuccess/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVRkDL7gZSP98vnVyZ5445ghttps://www.tiktok.com/@insightsintosuccessEmail us at: [email protected] for supporting us in our journey to find the secrets to success!
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