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| Immigrant entrepreneur: | Iurii (Yuri) Kuts |
| Company: | Arena Van Lines Inc. |
| Place of birth: | Ukraine |
| Employees: | 47 |
| Annual revenue: | $5M-$7M |
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Yuri had very humble beginnings when he immigrated to the United States. He and his buddy came to United States on a work abroad program. When they realized that it wasn’t going to happen it was too late. They were already dropped off in the middle of a field in Panama City.
That was the beginning of Yuri’s journey.
Yuri and his buddy went around Panama City for 3 days looking for someone to help them. They had no money, no English but a HUGE dream to live in the US.
So, life took him to New York where he lived in a basement with 7 other people. They all shared one shower.
He ended up opening up his moving and trucking company at the age of 24, all while being an illegal resident.
Now, he’s making anywhere from $5M-$7M a year at the age of 32!
His journey is filled with amazing stories and life experiences. Yuri drops some amazing and powerful tips for immigrant entrepreneurs!
Quotes by Yuri
No matter how much money I had, I still lived in the same place, and shared my shower with 7 people.
I always try to find the best way for the customer, for the employee, for the government and lastly for myself.
Quality and reputation is the key to success.
You gotta be ready to work 5, 6 years non-stop.
I’m glad when my customers are satisfied.
I’m getting satisfaction not from money, but from results.
It doesn’t matter how old you are, no matter what type of language you talk, no matter from which part of the world you are, it only matters if you really really want to get it.
You have to be ready to fight everyday.
You have to write yourself a general operation.
I did this all from the bottom by myself.
Problems are always going to happen, but if you’re working with the right people it happens much less.
Go and work in the industry and work at least half a year to understand the industry from the inside.
Find an accountant CPA.
Find the lawyer who will help you fill out applications and will help you choose the right ways.
