Bruno Freitas

Bruno Freitas is the CEO of Empire Pavers, an outdoor construction company specializing in landscape design and outdoor living renovation. With over 15 years of industry experience, Bruno dedicates himself to transforming spaces and empowering dreams. Under his leadership, Empire Pavers has emerged as a leader in outdoor construction with a team of over 100 highly qualified professionals. In addition to building his company into an eight-figure construction business, Bruno is a business consultant who thrives on connecting with like-minded professionals and fostering innovation in design and leadership. He also co-hosts the podcast The Outdoor Builders, where he shares industry insights on hardscaping and landscaping.

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Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:

• Bruno Freitas shares his journey from laborer to eight-figure business owner
• Bruno’s inspiring immigration story to the US from Brazil at 16
• How Bruno’s background influenced his determination to create a legacy
• The significance of creating opportunities
• Overcoming obstacles and building a successful business
• Bruno highlights his company’s diversification into various industries
• What is the difference between purpose and calling in life and business?
• Entrepreneurship, company growth, and exit strategies

In this episode...

Research indicates that over 1.5 million immigrants work in the US construction industry. However, an immigrant’s path to the American dream isn’t often a straightforward fairy tale. Many immigrants encounter severe challenges, from fears related to immigration laws to difficulties making ends meet and language barriers. How can a newcomer in the construction industry navigate these obstacles and thrive? 

Bruno Freitas, an outdoor living space expert, began his path into entrepreneurship as an illegal immigrant working as a laborer before pivoting into landscaping and outdoor construction. Having relocated to the country from Brazil at age 16 on a harrowing journey, Bruno hunted for opportunities by offering to help people with their construction jobs, leveraging his ability to speak English and translate between languages to connect with clients. After many years of struggle and starting over several times, he obtained his business licenses and US citizenship, building the company to eight figures and over 100 employees. 

Tune in to this latest installment of Get the Intel as Chad Gill chats with Bruno Freitas, the CEO of Empire Pavers, about finding success in the construction industry through resilience and purpose. Bruno shares his inspiring immigration story, his entrepreneurship journey, the motivations behind his accomplishments, and the strategies he’s leveraged to scale his construction company to eight figures.

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

• Chad Gill on LinkedIn
• Workforce Recon
• Concreate 
• Laminin Coaching
• Bruno Freitas: LinkedIn | Instagram 
• Empire Pavers: LinkedIn | Website | Instagram
• The Outdoor Builders Podcast

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