Today, our host Bob welcomes Alfonso Cuadra, founder of Wealth Genius — a self-made investor who turned hardship into a thriving real estate empire. From hustling at 12 to achieving financial freedom by 30, Alfonso’s story is a masterclass in resilience, mindset, and the power of taking bold action.
He reveals how the wealthy think differently, focusing on multifamily real estate as the most stable and scalable path to long-term wealth. Alfonso challenges investors to stop “playing small,” think bigger, and master the strategy that has created thousands of millionaires. His insights shift focus from chasing quick cash flow to planting equity that grows for generations.
Alfonso also shares his passion for impact, empowering others through Wealth Genius and the Expand Investor Conference. His philosophy? True success is about giving of yourself so others can rise.
👉 Listen now to learn how to build wealth, freedom, and legacy through expansion.
Episode Highlights:
- 00:00 Welcome to The Wealthy Entrepreneur Podcast
- 04:34 Entrepreneurial Journey and Early Business Ventures
- 07:15 Transition to Real Estate and Overcoming Challenges
- 16:04 Education and Financial Literacy
- 19:04 Wealth Genius and Real Estate Investment Strategies
- 36:24 Expand Investor Conference and Community Building
- 41:08 Giving Back and Financial Literacy for Young People
About the Guest:
Alfonso is an award-winning real Estate Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Author of the 2012 book “From the Ground Up!”, who has been seen in Reader's Digest, Ottawa Sun, Vancouver Sun, Rogers TV, New York Times, and many more. Born in El Salvador during the civil war, his mother, the head of the newspaper, was arrested for reporting the truth about the corrupt government in power. After escaping to Canada and being raised in poverty, at 17 years old, he started a small company that quickly grew to multiple locations across Canada.
He is now the President/CEO of The Cuadra Group of Companies and WealthGenius Inc. with an extensive background in business and real estate management, investing, and development. Alfonso is dedicated to showing others how to overcome their obstacles and become high performers. He has shared his story with thousands of audiences around the world. He is a dynamic leader who is passionate about sharing his story and inspiring others to create the life they want and to never give up on their dreams. He truly is in the business of changing lives and has a special gift in his ability to connect with people and move them forward.
Connect with Alfonso:
- Website: http://www.alfonsocuadra.com & http://www.wealthgenius.ai
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alfonsocuadra/ & https://www.instagram.com/wealthgeniushq/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alfonso.cuadra.58 & https://www.facebook.com/wealthgenius
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alfonso2k8 & https://www.youtube.com/@wealthgenius
Resources:
- Visit the Wealthy Entrepreneur Website: https://www.wealthyentrepreneur.co/
- Download The Wealthy Entrepreneur (digital book) for FREE: https://profitsimple.ca/wealthy-entrepreneur
- Like our Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/wealthyentrepreneurofficial
- Join The Wealthy Entrepreneur Community for FREE at https://www.facebook.com/groups/gauvreaucpa
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