Episode 76 · BILFPOD
Bankrupt and Fired Before 30 | #BILFPOD with Mauricio Umansky
24 Sep 2026 · 48 min
Episode notes
Mauricio Umansky went bankrupt and got fired before 30. Then he became the No. 3 agent in the country and built The Agency to 170 offices in 17 countries.
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by Mara Dorne · English · Business
The BILFPOD (Boss I'd Like To Follow) takes a deep dive into the lives and 'drives' of others. This weekly show, hosted by Mara Dorne, features unfiltered conversations with business leaders, influencers, and BILF's in their own accord. Branded segments such as "BILF Breakdown" "What's in your BILF
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