This week’s Misfit Entrepreneur is Michael Stone.  Mike is the President and CEO of CertaPro Painters, a billion-dollar company with over 370 franchise owners in over 500 territories across the US and Canada.  You’ve no doubt heard of them. 

Mike joined the company in 1999 as a sale associate and worked his way up to President and CEO.  His story is one of the best examples of what can happen if you play the long game in your business.  And that is one of the reasons I’ve him on – to not only share what he has learned along the journey, but to talk about how to build a long-term lasting company.  

https://certapro.com/​

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419: Building a Billion-Dollar Brand, Mike Stone on Leadership, Growth, and the Power of Core Values

Alaa Daloussi is a forward-thinking entrepreneur based in Canada with strong experience in construction equipment and real estate development. He is known for connecting international machinery manufacturers with North American markets and guiding real estate projects from planning to completion. With a passion for building lasting value, Alaa Daloussi focuses on smart strategies that deliver results over time. His work in land selection, infrastructure planning, and property investment shows his deep industry knowledge. In this podcast, he shares 5 Tips for Long-Term Real Estate Success, offering practical advice for anyone looking to grow and sustain their real estate investments.

Alaa Daloussi Shares 5 Tips for Long-Term Real Estate Success

Based in Canada Alaa Daloussi is a results-driven entrepreneur, specializing in construction equipment and real estate development. He connects international machinery manufacturers with North American markets, overseeing sourcing, compliance, and delivery. In real estate, he partners on residential and commercial projects, focusing on land selection and infrastructure planning. Alaa’s hands-on approach and logistics expertise make him a key player in project planning, while his private portfolio targets long-term value in high-potential properties.

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